Outlier connects subject matter experts with AI training projects
Outlier is one of the world’s largest expert platforms, connecting a network of over 700,000 MAs, PhDs, and college graduates worldwide to improve AI models by providing expert human feedback.
Experts on Outlier work wherever and whenever they work best. They are paid weekly based on work completed and gain real AI experience. For example, a number of Outlier experts were recently cited in a 2026 Nature publication.
What you will be doing
We are looking for proficient medical experts to teach AI how to interpret and solve complex reasoning problems.
Create and answer clinical questions to train AI in diagnostic and reasoning tasks.
Review and analyze model responses for clinical soundness, scientific rigor, and relevance.
Rank and assess AI outputs to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
Provide expert feedback to help improve the quality, accuracy, and logic of AI-generated content.
You may be assigned to different projects based on your expertise and performance.Create and answer medicine-related questions to train AI models.
Common Tasks
Write a prompt
Write simple prompts that will act as a starting point for AI models
Edit
Preview
Correct AI-models chain of thought
Review, analyze, and rank AI-models chains of thought for correctness and approach
Step 1 Response
Step 2 Response
Approve
Improve
Step 3 Response
What we’re looking for
Medical Degree: MD, DO, MBBS, or equivalent from an accredited medical program (currently enrolled candidates may also be considered).
Clinical Experience: Hands-on experience in a healthcare setting; strong preference for practicing or recently practicing clinicians.
Subject Mastery: Ability to develop and critique complex, graduate-level medical reasoning tasks.
Specialty Coverage: Expertise across one or more domains such as:
Internal Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Cardiology
General Surgery
Diagnostic Radiology
Critical Care or other subspecialties
English Proficiency: Fluent in reading and writing, with minimal language errors.
Analytical Skill: Detail-oriented with the ability to evaluate medical content for accuracy and logical flow.
Bonus Qualifications
Research background with peer-reviewed publications, patents, clinical trials, or industry R&D experience.
Familiarity with AI model development, prompt engineering, or clinical informatics (not required but a plus).
Clinically experienced NPs, PAs, or nursing professionals may also be considered for some projects.
Compensation and Benefits
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** Rates vary based on expertise, skills assessment, location, project need, and other factors. For example, higher rates may be offered to PhDs. For non-core work, such as during initial project onboarding or project overtime phases, lower rates apply. Additional incentives data is based on payments made in the past six months and is updated quarterly. Certain projects offer incentive payments. Please review the payment terms for each project.
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This is a 1099 contract opportunity on the Outlier.ai platform. Because this is a freelance opportunity, we do not offer internships, sponsorship, or employment. You must be authorized to work in your country of residence. If you are an international student, you may be able to sign up for Outlier if you are on a visa. You should contact your tax and/or immigration advisor with specific questions regarding your circumstances.
