Remote OB-GYN Freelance Role at AMBOSS - Work Anywhere — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
This role is highly nomad-friendly — it is fully remote, asynchronous, and project-based with no fixed hours or required timezone. You simply meet agreed-upon turnaround deadlines, making it one of the most flexible freelance arrangements available.
Schedule flexibility: At 5–10 hours per week over a 3-month contract, this is a low-commitment side engagement perfectly suited to fitting around travel schedules, visa transitions, or time zone hopping. There are no live meetings specified, and the posting explicitly calls out comfort with async remote environments as a requirement.
Visa considerations: Since this is a U.S.-based contractor role (independent contractor/1099), you would need to handle your own tax situation. If you hold a U.S. medical license and are traveling abroad, you can legally work remotely for a U.S. company as a contractor from most countries on a tourist or digital nomad visa — but always verify local rules.
Earning power vs. cost of living: At $75–$120/hr, even 5 hours/week yields $1,500–$2,400/month — enough to cover living costs in many nomad hubs:
- Lisbon, Portugal: ~$1,800–$2,500/month comfortable budget — this role nearly covers it solo.
- Bangkok, Thailand: ~$1,000–$1,500/month — well above typical expenses even at minimum hours.
- Medellín, Colombia: ~$1,200–$1,800/month — a solid supplement alongside other income.
No equipment stipends or coworking allowances are mentioned, but the low time commitment makes this an ideal income supplement for traveling medical professionals.
About AMBOSS
We are a medical education and clinical support platform dedicated to empowering healthcare professionals worldwide to deliver the best possible care.
Founded in Germany, AMBOSS has grown to over 600 team members, with offices in Berlin, Cologne, New York, and Cagliari. Since entering the U.S. medical education market in 2017 with resources for USMLE and shelf exam preparation, AMBOSS has expanded to include point-of-care clinical support and board preparation across multiple specialties. We are now developing a new Qbank for the ABOG Qualifying Examination and are looking for OB-GYN residents and recent residency graduates to help shape this resource.
Position Summary
We are seeking PGY-4 OB-GYN residents or recent graduates for a remote, part-time freelance role developing a new ABOG Qualifying Examination Qbank. You will use your clinical training and board preparation experience to help identify high-yield topics, define what makes a high-quality board-style question, and review questions for exam relevance, difficulty, and educational value. You may also have opportunities to share your insights with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., Commercial, Marketing, AI, Product, and User Research) to help improve medical education and support the responsible use of AI. This role offers a flexible opportunity to explore meaningful nonclinical work alongside your clinical training or practice.
Responsibilities Include
- Identifying high-yield ABOG exam topics and gaps in Qbank question coverage
- Helping define what makes a high-quality board-style question
- Reviewing questions to assess how well they match the ABOG exam in format, content, and difficulty
- Evaluating whether questions and explanations are clear, concise, and useful for board preparation
- Suggesting specific changes to improve questions and their educational value
- Sharing insights from OB-GYN residency training and board preparation with other teams
Qualifications
- Medical degree (MD/DO).
- Current PGY-4 resident or recent graduate of an ACGME-accredited OB-GYN residency program in the U.S.
- Familiarity with the ABOG Qualifying Examination and OB-GYN board preparation resources
- Strong clinical reasoning, attention to detail, and written communication skills
- Ability to provide clear, practical feedback focused on educational value
- Comfortable working independently and meeting agreed-upon deadlines in an asynchronous remote environment
- Preferred (not required): Experience with AI and/or LLM applications
Logistics
- Position type: Freelance, independent contractor (project-based)
- Location: Fully remote
- Duration: 3 months (~5–10 hours/week, as needed)
- Schedule: Flexible and project-based, with agreed-upon turnaround times
- Compensation: $75–$100/hr for current residents; $100–$120/hr for recent graduates and attendings
- Start date: As soon as possible
Why join us?
- Use your medical training and board preparation experience to help shape the future of residency education and board preparation.
- Contribute to the quality and responsible use of AI-powered medical education.
- Explore meaningful nonclinical work that complements your clinical training or practice, with flexible, fully remote part-time hours.
We believe that diversity is a powerful driver of innovation and progress. That's why we are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment where everyone — regardless of gender, age, ethnic or cultural background, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity — is valued and given equal opportunity to thrive. We warmly welcome people of all backgrounds to help us fulfil our mission: empowering all medical professionals to provide the best possible care!
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