MERP Teaching Fellow

RUSM

Founded in 1978, Ross University School of Medicine (Ross Med) prepares skilled, practice-ready physicians to lead within the U.S. healthcare system, supported by a network of more than 16,000 alumni.

Ross Med is committed to expanding access to opportunities across the medical profession and offers students from a wide range of backgrounds the opportunity to pursue a Doctor of Medicine degree. Students complete their foundational studies in Bridgetown, Barbados, before completing their clinical training in one of our affiliated teaching hospitals throughout the U.S.

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*Only recent AUC or RUSM graduates are eligible for consideration*

This is a fully online remote position based in the United States with a target term of June 8, 2026 - June 11, 2027

The Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP) is a medical school preparatory program operated by Covista, one of the world’s largest providers of educational services. Admission to MERP allows students to be conditionally accepted to either Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) or American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC) and based on their performance in the program, gain admission to their respective medical school. MERP’s academic year is divided into 3 semesters with a new class of students admitted each semester. Since 2020, MERP is conducted 100% on-line.

For this position, MERP offers teaching responsibilities and mentoring opportunities for doctors in transition between medical school and residency as part of building their medical educational portfolio. Candidates must be able to assist faculty and staff in all areas of MERP instruction and other activities as assigned. These areas include, but are not limited to, test question design, proctoring exams, assisting student learning, providing guidance on test taking skills, conducting academic success sessions, providing teaching assistance in the lab, delivering PowerPoint presentations, participating in the grading process, conducting weekly reviews of subjects assigned, and other activities as assigned. These activities are conducted on-line, and the candidate can be positioned remotely.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Candidates are expected to attend all subject lectures for the first semester and thereafter as assigned.
• Must be available Monday through Friday, and occasional weekends and evenings for MERP related events.
• Candidates are required to attend various required MERP activities as assigned with the expectation of being able to conduct small group review sessions.
• Candidates are expected to use clinical knowledge to assist with the development of clinical case activities Candidates will serve as mentors and educators to a cohort of students, maintaining close communication with each student, and provide guidance
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standard

• ONLY recent American University of the Caribbean SOM (AUC) or Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) graduates are eligible.
• Must have successfully completed the basic sciences.
• Must have a 3.0 in basic sciences.
• A graduate of MERP is preferred but not mandatory.
• Satisfactory or better grades in all activities undertaken as RUSM or AUC student, including satisfactory or better performance on NBME qualifying exams.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Strong teaching skills and experience is preferred but not mandatory
• Desire for self-improvement and strong work ethic
• Flexibility and ability to work well on a team.
• Since this is a remote position and all job duties are performed on-line, it is important that the candidate has a basic understanding of and some experience with on-line platforms such as Teams.

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is $48,000.00 annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Covista’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
  
  For more information related to our benefits please visit:
  https://careers.covista.com/benefits

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation