Role Description
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.
• 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
Qualifications
• 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
Preferred Qualifications
• Specialty in urology, men’s health, obesity medicine, and/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