Remote & Online Medical & Healthcare Tutors, Course Creators & Instructors — Global Career Guide

Levi Cheptora

Tue, 16 Dec 2025

Quick overview (two lines)

Teaching and course-creation in medicine and health (tutoring, micro-courses, MOOCs, CME authorship, simulation facilitation) is highly remote-friendly and in demand — from short micro-lectures to full online modules and accredited programs. This guide gives a practical, international roadmap: what these jobs look like, how to prepare remotely, where to find real listings, and exactly what to show employers.

Who this is for

• Clinicians (doctors, nurses, pharmacists), allied health professionals, PhD / MSc researchers, instructional designers, and experienced students who want to teach or build courses part-time or full-time.
• Educators who want to monetize knowledge (micro-courses, paid webinars, subscription teaching).
• People aiming for academic adjunct, eLearning author, CME developer, preclinical tutor, or SIM-lab facilitator roles.

Typical roles & day-to-day tasks (remote-friendly)

Common job titles

• Online Medical Tutor, Clinical Skills Tutor (virtual), Adjunct Online Lecturer, Course Creator, MOOC Instructor, CME/CPD Developer, Clinical Content Editor, Medical Education Specialist, Simulation Facilitator (virtual), Microlearning Author, Video Lecturer, Learning Designer (health), Webinar Facilitator, Tutoring Platform Instructor.

Day-to-day tasks

• Design lesson plans, learning outcomes and assessments for short modules or full courses.
• Record video lectures, edit captions/transcripts and package SCORM/HTML5 modules.
• Facilitate live tutorial sessions, small-group case discussions or virtual OSCEs via Zoom/Teams.
• Create exam items, clinical scenarios and rubric-based assessments.
• Peer-review and edit clinical content for publishers or platforms.
• Build interactive activities (quizzes, branching case simulations).
• Manage learner queries, grade assignments, and produce completion certificates.

Why remote works: most pedagogy elements (lectures, quizzes, grading, small-group facilitation, content editing) are digital and asynchronous-friendly; simulation, when needed, can be virtualized or run via distributed standardized-patient models.

Core skills matrix — learn this order

1. Foundations (0–6 weeks): clear slide design, public speaking, video basics (recording, lighting, audio), PowerPoint → narration.
2. Pedagogy & assessment (1–3 months): learning objectives, Bloom’s taxonomy, formative vs summative assessment, MCQ writing best practices.
3. Digital tools (1–3 months): LMS basics (Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard), screencast editors (Camtasia/OBS), quiz builders, Zoom/Teams breakout rooms, Panopto/Kaltura.
4. Instructional design & accessibility (2–6 months): ADDIE/backwards design, SCORM packaging, WCAG accessibility, captioning & transcripts.
5. Medical-specific: clinical case writing, OSCE design, evidence-based education, CME accreditation basics.
6. Product/market (optional but high value): SEO for courses, marketing on Udemy/Skillshare, pricing/subscription models, analytics (completion rates, engagement metrics).

Remote-friendly certifications & training (with live links)

These remote programs help you prove teaching capability or learn course-building tools.

• Teach on Coursera / Coursera Instructor Network — partner/instructor opportunities and university partnerships. Coursera+1
  https://www.coursera.org/partners/coursera-instructor-network
• Udemy — Teaching on Udemy (create & sell courses) — step-by-step for course creators. Udemy Teach+1
  https://teach.udemy.com/
• LinkedIn Learning — Become an Instructor / Teaching with LinkedIn Learning. LinkedIn+1
  https://www.linkedin.com/learning/
• FutureLearn — educator & partner pages; teaching courses & CPD. FutureLearn+1
  https://www.futurelearn.com/
• Instructional design courses (Coursera / edX / FutureLearn) — search “Instructional Design” or “Learning to Teach Online” on major MOOC platforms. Examples: Coursera “Being a Teacher” and FutureLearn teaching series. Coursera+1
• Clinical course publishers & medical platforms hiring contributors: Lecturio (careers), Osmosis (Elsevier) and AMBOSS — these companies hire medical content editors, tutors and creators. Lecturio+2Osmosis+2

Practical tip: if you want paid teaching quickly, build one polished 10–15 minute micro-lecture + a 1-page module and publish to Udemy or use it to pitch to a platform (Lecturio, Osmosis, AMBOSS). Platforms often pay per contract or on revenue shares.

How to package a hiring-ready teaching portfolio

1. Three sharable items (host links in a single one-page portfolio):
• 1 × 10–15 minute micro-lecture (video with transcript) hosted as unlisted YouTube or Vimeo.
• 1 × short module (PDF + 5 quiz questions) or SCORM export preview.
• 1 × live-session plan (45-60 min) with learning outcomes and facilitator notes (used for interviews).
2. Course README: syllabus, learner level, estimated study time, assessment method, accreditation note if any.
3. Evidence of pedagogy: PGCert in HE/Instructional Design badge, short course certs, or teaching evaluations.
4. Model card for clinical cases: disclaimers about de-identification and clinical references used.
5. 1-minute pitch video on the portfolio landing page summarising your teaching niche.

Where to find paid remote teaching, tutoring & course-creation work

Below are categorized places that regularly hire medical & health education talent. (Use the platform search filters for “remote”, “adjunct”, or “content”.)

Platform & MOOC marketplaces (create & sell or contribute)

• Udemy — https://teach.udemy.com/ (host courses & reach millions). Udemy Teach
• Coursera Partners / Instructor Network — https://www.coursera.org/partners/coursera-instructor-network. Coursera
• FutureLearn — https://www.futurelearn.com/ (partner & course contributor pages). FutureLearn
• LinkedIn Learning — https://www.linkedin.com/learning/ (apply to become an instructor). LinkedIn
• Skillshare — https://www.skillshare.com/teach
• Teachable — https://teachable.com/ (host your own paid course)
• Thinkific — https://www.thinkific.com/ (course platform for creators)

Medical-education platforms (content & tutor roles)

• Lecturio — https://www.lecturio.com/jobs/ (medical content & video roles). Lecturio
• Osmosis (Elsevier) — https://www.osmosis.org/careers and Greenhouse job board. Osmosis+1
• AMBOSS — https://careers.amboss.com/ (medical editors, remote roles). Careers at AMBOSS
• Elsevier / ClinicalKey — https://www.elsevier.com/about/careers/
• BMJ & BMJ Learning — https://www.bmj.com/about-bmj/careers

University & higher-education adjunct / online instructor pages

• HigherEdJobs — https://www.higheredjobs.com/ (adjunct & online lecturer postings).
• Times Higher Education Jobs / Academic Positions — https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/ • https://academicpositions.com/
• University online program pages (search “online instructor” on target university sites; many universities hire adjuncts remotely).

Tutoring & microsession marketplaces (hourly / per-session)

• Preply — https://preply.com/ (subject / language tutors)
• Chegg Tutors / Course Hero — https://www.chegg.com/tutors/ • https://www.coursehero.com/
• Varsity Tutors — https://www.varsitytutors.com/tutors
• SuperProf / Wyzant — https://www.superprof.com/ • https://www.wyzant.com/

Freelance & short-contract marketplaces (good for short modules & editing)

• Upwork — https://www.upwork.com/ (course content, voiceover, editing gigs)
• Fiverr — https://www.fiverr.com/
• Freelancer.com — https://www.freelancer.com/
• PeoplePerHour — https://www.peopleperhour.com/

CME / Professional body & publisher opportunities

• Coursera / edX partners (university-led MOOCs) — reach out as SME. careers.coursera.com
• Medical societies & CPD providers (AMA, specialty colleges) — check society job boards.
• Publishers (Elsevier, Wolters Kluwer, BMJ) — content author/editor roles.

EdTech & corporate learning companies that hire medical instructors

• Khan Academy — https://www.khanacademy.org/careers (occasionally hires content experts)
• LinkedIn Learning — https://learning.linkedin.com/teach-with-us (instructor partnerships). LinkedIn
• McGraw Hill / Elsevier / Pearson — corporate authorship & digital course roles.

10+ high-value places to start today (quick shortlist)

1. Udemy (create a paid micro-course). Udemy Teach
2. Coursera (partner/instructor for university partners). Coursera
3. LinkedIn Learning (apply to teach). LinkedIn
4. Lecturio (medical video & content roles). Lecturio
5. Osmosis (clinical content creator / editor). Greenhouse
6. AMBOSS (medical editors; remote openings). Careers at AMBOSS
7. Upwork (short paid modules & editing).
8. FutureLearn (partner & educator roles). FutureLearn
9. Skillshare / Teachable / Thinkific (self-host and sell).
10. HigherEdJobs / AcademicPositions (adjunct & online lecturer roles).

How to price your work & contract types

• Hourly tutoring: $15–$150+ USD/hour depending on qualification, region and platform. Tutoring marketplaces set floors.
• Per-course fixed fee: Small micro-courses may pay $200–$4,000 (marketplaces vary). University/partnered MOOCs often pay via contracts negotiated with institutions.
• Revenue share: Platforms like Udemy share revenue on enrollments (review platform terms). Udemy Teach
• Contracted content editing: publishers & platforms pay per hour or per article/module ($30–$120/hour typical).
• Adjunct wages: universities pay per credit hour or per course; remote adjunct roles often pay modestly but offer CV weight and stability.

Myths — debunked (short)

• Myth: “You need a PhD to teach online.” Reality: for many tutoring and course-creator roles, clinical experience + clear teaching samples matter more than a doctorate. University adjunct/research roles often prefer higher degrees.
• Myth: “Self-publishing a course is passive income.” Reality: successful courses need marketing, updates, learner support — plan ongoing work.
• Myth: “Only universities pay well.” Reality: publishers, edTech platforms, corporate training and telehealth education projects pay competitive rates for experienced clinicians.

Hacks & tactics that work (high leverage)

1. Ship one polished micro-lecture now — 10–15 min, clear learning outcomes, transcript and 1 quiz; use it as demo to pitch platforms and universities.
2. Repurpose assets — turn one recorded talk into: (a) a micro-lecture, (b) a 1-page PDF, (c) 5 quiz items — multiplies earning chances.
3. Use platform partner pages — submit to Lecturer / Contributor pages (Udemy Teach, Coursera Partners, LinkedIn Learning). Udemy Teach+2careers.coursera.com+2
4. Start with freelance gigs (Upwork, freelancer marketplaces) to build paid samples and ratings.
5. Offer live pilots to small hospitals or student groups — low-cost pilot webinars often convert to repeat paid work.
6. Collect micro testimonials & learner ratings — feature them in your portfolio and LinkedIn Featured section.
7. SEO & keywords — use course keywords (e.g., “ECG basics for nurses”, “OSCE chest pain”) in titles and descriptions to get organic traffic.

Safety & copyright (must-reads)

• Always use de-identified or synthetic patient cases in public demos — never show PHI.
• If you use slides or images from journals, check copyright — use publisher permission or open-licensed materials.
• When using university trademarks (e.g., “Oxford”), ensure you have rights to claim affiliation.
• Read platform terms (Udemy revenue share, LinkedIn Learning contract types, Coursera partnership rules) before committing. Udemy Teach+1

Resume & LinkedIn checklist (instructor & course-creator)

• Headline: “Clinical Educator & Course Creator | Video Lectures • OSCE • Curriculum Design”
• Lead with measurable outcomes: “Designed ECG micro-course — 1,200 learners; avg rating 4.8/5.”
• Portfolio links: 1 × demo video, 1 × module PDF, 1 × live session plan.
• Skills: LMS names, video & audio tools, SCORM, pedagogical frameworks.
• LinkedIn Featured: add your micro-lecture, syllabus PDF and a short testimonial.

One-week starter plan (actionable)

Day 1: Record a 10-minute micro-lecture (phone + lapel mic) and upload unlisted.
Day 2: Write a 1-page syllabus & 5 quiz questions for that lecture.
Day 3: Create a simple landing portfolio page (Google Sites or Gumroad).
Day 4: Publish a short teaser on LinkedIn and tag relevant communities.
Day 5: Apply to 5 gigs (1 MOOC/platform contributor, 2 freelance gigs, 2 tutoring platform listings).
Day 6: Reach out to 3 medical societies / student groups offering a free pilot webinar.
Day 7: Package feedback and update your demo + apply to 5 more targeted listings.

3-Month Fast-Track Plan — Clinician → Paid Course Creator

(Assumes ~10–15 hours/week. Outcome: a polished, market-ready micro-course + sales page + distribution strategy.)

Overview & goals (what you’ll have at 90 days)

1. One market-validated paid course (micro-course or short module) hosted on a platform (Udemy / Teachable / Gumroad / your site).
2. Portfolio assets: 1 × 10–20 min video lecture, 3–6 short lesson videos (total 60–90 min), 1 downloadable workbook, 1 quiz, course sales page and 1 promotional video (60–90s).
3. Launch funnel: email list starter, LinkedIn promo plan, 1 free webinar or lead magnet, and first 20+ paid learners or a revenue test.
4. Clear repeatable workflow so you can create the next course faster.

Weekly breakdown (12 weeks)

Week 0 — Quick prep (2–4 hours): choose topic & set commitment

• Pick a narrow, high-value topic (e.g., “ECG Rhythm Strip Basics for Nurses”, “Diabetes DSME: 7-Day Action Plan”, “OSCE: Acute Chest Pain Station”). Niche → sells faster.
• Decide format: micro-course (60–90 min total) or short paid workshop (90–120 min live + recording).
• Set goals: revenue target (e.g., $500–$2,000 this launch), enrollment target (e.g., 20 paid learners).
• Create a simple Trello/Asana board for tasks.

Week 1 — Market validation & course design (10–15 hrs)

Goals: validate demand; outline course.

1. Market research (6 hrs)
• Search Udemy/Coursera/YouTube/LinkedIn for similar courses. Note strengths/weaknesses, pricing, learner counts, reviews.
• Ask peers/students: run a 1-question poll (LinkedIn story or WhatsApp class chat) with 3 topic options and price sensitivity.
2. Course outline & learning outcomes (4–6 hrs)
• Write 3–6 concrete learning outcomes (what learners will do after course).
• Create week-by-week / lesson-by-lesson syllabus (modules, video lengths, quizzes, downloadable resources). Example structure: Intro (10m), Core Lesson A (15m), Core Lesson B (15m), Casework + Quiz (20m), Wrap-up + Resources (10m).

Deliverable: validated one-page syllabus + price anchor (e.g., $29–$79 depending on depth).

Week 2 — Script & resource creation (10–15 hrs)

Goals: write scripts, slides, workbook.

1. Script videos (6–8 hrs)
• Script each video (bullets + exact phrasing for opening & CTA). Keep each script to 8–12 minutes max. Use clinician voice + practical examples.
2. Create slides & workbook (4–6 hrs)
• Clean, readable slides (6–10 slides per 10 min). Export speaker notes.
• Design a 3–6 page downloadable workbook or checklist.
3. Record promo pitch (30–60 min)
• 60–90s promo video script for sales page & social posts (record rough cut).

Deliverable: Finalized scripts, slides, workbook PDF, promo script.

Week 3 — Recording setup & first recordings (10–15 hrs)

Goals: record first 2–3 lessons, polish workflow.

1. Set up minimal studio
• Hardware: smartphone + lapel mic (or USB mic), tripod, quiet room, neutral background.
• Software: Zoom/OBS/QuickTime for recording; Audacity or Descript for audio editing; Canva for slides.
2. Record 1–2 videos (6–8 hrs including retries)
• Focus on energy & clear voice. Use slide share + picture-in-picture if needed.
3. Quick edits & captions (3–4 hrs)
• Trim, normalize audio, export MP4. Add captions (Descript or YouTube auto-caps + quick fix).

Deliverable: 2 polished lesson videos + how-to checklist for remaining recording.

Week 4 — Finish recordings & first internal test (10–15 hrs)

Goals: finish recording all lessons, produce quiz.

1. Record remainder of lessons (6–8 hrs)
2. Create formative quiz (1–2 hrs) — 5–10 MCQs with explanations.
3. Upload to a preview space (Teachable/Gumroad draft / private YouTube) and test flow end-to-end. Invite 3 trusted peers/students to preview and give feedback.

Deliverable: Complete course content draft + peer feedback list.

Week 5 — Final edits, resources & packaging (8–12 hrs)

Goals: finalize materials and platform choice.

1. Implement feedback & polish (4–6 hrs)
• Trim where needed, improve slide clarity, fix captions.
2. Design sales page & course thumbnail (2–4 hrs)
• One-line hook, 3 bullets of benefits, short promo video, instructor bio with credentials. Use Canva for thumbnail.
3. Decide pricing + coupon strategy (1–2 hrs)
• Launch price vs. evergreen price. Offer initial coupon (e.g., 30–50% first 7 days).

Deliverable: Final course package + sales page draft.

Week 6 — Platform setup & soft launch plan (8–12 hrs)

Goals: publish course and build pre-launch list.

1. Choose hosting & publish
• Options: Udemy (large audience, revenue share), Teachable/Thinkific/Gumroad (more control), or your website (requires payment integration). Set up course + checkout.
2. Payment & legal
• Add terms, refund policy, privacy note (PHI caution), and simple invoice template for clients.
3. Create email capture (Mailchimp or ConvertKit) and a lead magnet (free PDF checklist or 20-min mini-lesson).

Deliverable: Live course page (private/unlisted if you prefer soft launch) + email signup.

Week 7 — Marketing: organic outreach & content (8–12 hrs)

Goals: drive first traffic & early learners.

1. LinkedIn & Twitter campaign (4–6 hrs)
• 3 posts: announcement (teaser), short clip (60s), carousel with 5 tips. Tag relevant groups. Post across 1 week.
2. Email sequence (3 emails)
• Email 1: teaser + early bird coupon.
• Email 2: value post (mini-lesson).
• Email 3: last chance (coupon ends).
3. Schedule a free webinar / live mini-class (1 hour) — use as lead converter.

Deliverable: Social posts, email list + webinar date.

Week 8 — Launch week (high-intensity: 8–15 hrs)

Goals: convert initial audience to paid learners.

1. Run webinar & pitch — record and offer special coupon (24–72 hrs).
2. Activate network — ask 5 colleagues to share post and give testimonial. Offer them free or discounted access for honest review.
3. Monitor analytics & feedback — track open rate, conversion, landing page clicks.

Deliverable: First cohort of learners and testimonials.

Week 9 — Customer support & iterate (6–10 hrs)

Goals: improve experience and gather social proof.

1. Respond to learner questions, update small fixes.
2. Collect testimonials & ratings — ask learners for 1–2 sentence feedback and permission to publish.
3. Add 1 extra bonus (checklist, short Q&A video) to increase perceived value.

Deliverable: 3+ testimonials, course updated.

Week 10 — Scaling & partnerships (8–12 hrs)

Goals: expand reach.

1. Pitch course to small educational partners (medical student societies, nursing schools) — offer group price.
2. List on other platforms if relevant (Udemy or Skillshare) or syndicate clips to YouTube with links.
3. Paid test ad (optional): small FB/LinkedIn ad $50–$200 to test conversion.

Deliverable: 1 partnership conversation + ad test results.

Week 11 — Evergreen funnel & automation (6–10 hrs)

Goals: automate onboarding + sales.

1. Automate email welcome sequence: welcome → course tips → testimonial request.
2. Set up an evergreen webinar or sequence for new signups.
3. Create simple analytics dashboard: signups, conversion rate, revenue, refund rate.

Deliverable: Automated funnel and dashboard.

Week 12 — Review, document & plan next product (6–10 hrs)

Goals: reflect, document SOPs, plan next course.

1. Run a metrics review: revenue, CAC (if ads), conversion rate, learner completion rate.
2. Document SOP: recording process, editing steps, file naming, upload checklist.
3. Create roadmap for course #2: faster because assets & SOPs are in place.

Deliverable: Launch report + Course #2 brief.

Skills & tools cheat-sheet (must-have)

• Recording & editing: smartphone + lapel mic, OBS/Zoom, Descript (or Audacity + Shotcut), Canva.
• Hosting & delivery: Teachable / Thinkific / Gumroad / Udemy (choose one or two).
• Email & funnels: Mailchimp, ConvertKit or MailerLite.
• Payment: Stripe/Gumroad/PayPal (note security best practices).
• Promo & community: LinkedIn, YouTube, WhatsApp/Telegram groups, student societies.
• Project mgmt: Trello / Asana / Notion.

Monetization options & pricing guide

• Paid micro-course: $29–$79 (most common for clinicians teaching practical skills).
• Premium workshop (live + recording): $49–$249 depending on CME/credits and reputation.
• 1:1 tutoring add-on: $30–$150/hour.
• Institutional licensing: one-off fee for course to be used by a school or hospital (negotiate $500–$5,000+).
• Subscription / membership: $10–$30/month for ongoing microlearning & community.
• Revenue share on platforms: Udemy ~50%+ depending on promo; control vs reach tradeoff.

Tip: start with a low launch price to collect testimonials and raise price post-validation.

Metrics to watch (KPIs)

• Landing page conversion rate (visitor → email): aim 5–20% for targeted audience.
• Email open & click rates: open 20–40%, click 3–10% (varies).
• Email → purchase conversion: 1–5% typical first launch.
• Refund rate: keep <5% to avoid platform penalties.
• Completion rate: aim for 40–60% (higher for engaged cohorts).

Legal, ethics & PHI checklist (non-negotiable)

• Never show actual patient identifiers in demos. Use de-identified or synthetic cases.
• Add clear disclaimer: “educational only — not a substitute for clinical judgment.”
• Respect copyright — cite or obtain permission for images/journal figures.
• If offering CME credits, follow accreditor rules (ACCME or local bodies).

Launch & marketing quick wins (do these first)

1. Post a 60–90s clip on LinkedIn + short caption (problem → promise → CTA).
2. Host a free 45-minute webinar and pitch special coupon.
3. Offer 5–10 free reviewer spots to influencers/educators in exchange for testimonials.
4. Add a simple “share & get $5 off” referral program.

Common pitfalls & how to avoid them

• Overproducing: publish functional, clear content now — polish later.
• Ignoring feedback: iterate quickly based on first learners.
• Poor pricing strategy: don’t underprice forever; use early-bird discounts.
• Skipping legal checks: protect yourself and learners.

Final notes & offer

Teaching and course creation in medicine can be a highly flexible, rewarding remote career — you can start small (micro-lectures, tutoring) and scale into full-time course design, university adjunct work, or platform partnerships. Quality, clarity, and demonstrable learner impact beat grand credentials without output.