Medical Reviewer, Health Guide

Ro • New York, NY

3d

About The Position

This role is for an Independent Contractor who will provide services to Ro and will be paid on invoice (1099).

We are looking for a physician (MD/DO) who has experience reviewing consumer-facing content for medical accuracy. This person will help ensure content published on Ro’s digital publication, Health Guide, is educational, trustworthy, and meets high-quality, clinical standards. Articles range from ~1,500–2,500 words, on average, and are primarily related to weight loss, GLP-1s, erectile dysfunction, and sexual health. Your role will be to review at least 2–4 articles (new pieces + updates) per week and provide feedback to editors. Your name will be listed as the medical reviewer at the top of articles you’ve reviewed and will link to a bio page. This person will work directly with Ro’s Health SEO Editor.

Requirements

• MD or DO required
• A license to practice medicine in the United States (required)
• 3+ years of experience medically reviewing consumer-facing medical content for accuracy and completeness

Nice To Haves

• Specialty in urology, men’s health, obesity medicine, or internal medicine
• Effective research skills and familiarity with research databases such as PubMed
• Medical knowledge related to weight loss (incl. GLP-1s), erectile dysfunction (incl. PDE5 inhibitors), and sexual health
• Basic understanding of SEO/AEO principles
• Basic understanding of editorial processes
• Familiarity with Google Docs

Responsibilities

• Review articles for Health Guide for medical accuracy, evidence, and completeness — at least ~2–4 articles (new pieces + updates) per week
• Fact-check articles for Health Guide; verify medical data, statistics, and citations against reputable sources
• Ensure citations are in alignment with our internal medical research guidelines and citation requirements
• Familiarize yourself with all Health Guide style guides and refer to them while reviewing content; ultimately, become well-versed in the publication’s style, tone, and SEO/editorial best practices
• Note your edits and comments in Suggesting mode on Google Docs and respond to questions from editors as needed
• Communicate with editors and keep track of your progress in our project management platform, Monday
• Submit a personal bio and photo to be published on the Ro website

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree