How much does a medical school teacher make?

In the U.S., pay can differ with experience and advanced credentials, and with the employer: universities typically pay more than community colleges. Location and whether the job is full- or part-time matter too.

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine. Excludes “Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary” (25-1042) and “Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary” (25-1072) who teach medical science.

What's a typical day like?

They prepare course materials, teach a health lesson, and guide students through lab work or a class discussion. Later, they grade assignments and exams, advise students, and update lessons with new knowledge.

U.S. path: study a health field and usually earn a doctorate; doctors take the MCAT, complete medical school and residency, and pass licensing exams. Gain hands-on experience and teaching practice, often as a graduate assistant.

Graduate degree or long training (preparation level 5 of 5)

Good for people who like helping and teaching and figuring things out.

A U.S. study found that three out of four anatomy teachers working with graduate or professional students taught more than one student group.