One of the greatest experiences and best decision I have ever made! The staff at PrepMD care deeply for your future in the industry. Within my first week on the job, my boss had basically put me on pedestal for my colleagues to look up to and ask for any guidance because of all the knowledge and skills I gained from PrepMD. Definitely grateful for everything I walked away from the school with and the friendships, connections and family I will always have!
Going to PrepMD was one of the best decisions I have ever made. The structure of the program and the experience among the staff really prepares you for the industry. I would not be where I am without them! I would recommend this program to people that are looking to get in the EP industry!
Without PrepMD, I would not have been able to get into the cardiac device industry and start my dream career. Not only did PrepMD present classmates and me to companies looking to hire, but the faculty was also invested in us and left us all well-equipped to begin our careers, from a clinical, academic, and professional standpoint.
Prep your self to prove yourself. Prepmd prepared me to walk into any ep lab and know exactly what is going on. With the knowledge I gained from my training put me in a position to become the number one clinical specialist in my division the first quarter after completing on the job training.
Come to PrepMD to work hard and start your medical device career. Where you go after prep is in your hands. Prep will provide you the base of knowledge and understanding to find a job in medical devices sales.
PrepMD gave me the baseline knowledge and bridge I needed in order to break into the highly competitive medical device industry. Coming from a Psychology major and sales background, I would have never gotten a job normally given to a nurse, tech, or biomedical engineer without attending this program.
PrepMD put me leaps and bounds ahead of my colleagues who were starting in the field and coming from a different background. It provided me with a solid medical device foundation which I’ve used to build upon since the start of my career.
PrepMD helped jumpstart my career in a field I most likely wouldn’t have been able to break into on my own. It was an experience I’ll never forget and would recommend in a heart beat!
Without PrepMD, I would not have been able to get into the cardiac device industry and start my dream career. Not only did PrepMD present classmates and me to companies looking to hire, but the faculty was also invested in us and left us all well-equipped to begin our careers, from a clinical, academic, and professional standpoint.
PrepMD led me to an amazing career path at a time when I was very confused of my next steps. This a a field which provides opportunities for many great connections, experiences, and upward growth. PrepMD has been my greatest choice of my professional career.
As an IT major and business minor in college, who wanted to enter the medical sales space, my options were extremely limited. PrepMD took a risk on me and I was able to graduate with flying colors and embark on a career path that I could have ever imagined for myself at such a young age. PrepMD gave me the tools, knowledge and confidence to be the best medical device/sales specialist and professional I can be. Since PrepMD, I feel I am so much further ahead in my career than most of the people my age. I am forever grateful to prepMD
PrepMD gave me a monumental advantage in the hiring process, and it also helped me become an immediate contributor and asset to my organization. The people I made connections with at Prep have also been a boon to my career.
PrepMD prepared me for a career in medical device sales so that I was able to hit the ground running with my company on the first day I was hired. I would recommend PrepMD to anyone who aspires to work in cardiac rhythm device management.
PrepMD helped to develop my confidence and knowledge professionally and in the cardiac space. With this I was able to effectively communicate with doctors and other hospital staff to promote my long term career goals.
A Tour of the Core Training Program
Why Choose PrepMD Training?
QUALITY
State-of-the-art facility | hands-on Boston area hospitals | incomparable clinical exposure Experienced Trainers | Academic rigor Licensed | MA Division of Occupational Licensure
ECONOMIC BENEFITS
24-week hybrid training program | fast route to career entry 9 weeks online | reduced cost of living expenses 2 sessions per year | start when ready, fast return on investment
We select talented and driven individuals for admissions into the PrepMD cardiac medical device specialist training program. PrepMD students learn the clinical, technical, and business knowledge needed to succeed in the highly competitive and desirable medical device career space. The PrepMD Training Team provides students with the foundation needed to launch successful careers. Our clinical partners include renowned Harvard, Tufts, Boston University and UMASS teaching hospitals and medical centers, where students observe cardiac procedures being performed by some of the best cardiologists and electrophysiologists in the world.
Program graduates make up a very impressive group of individuals who have launched their cardiac medical device careers with PrepMD. With the help of PrepMD Professionals, our Staffing Services Division, the students begin job search preparation on day one. Students work under the guidance of PrepMD Professionals on resume revision, bio development, and mock interview practice, in order to refine the personal and professional acumen required to gain entry into the cardiac medical device career space. Candidates utilize PrepMD’s Candidate Directory to connect with hiring managers. Visit our Placed Candidates page on our partner website Med Device Careers. Although PrepMD Professionals provides such placement services there is no guarantee of employment, no guarantee of a specific salary range, and no guarantee of employment in a specific geographic location.
With over 250 years of combined cardiac medical device clinical and sales experience, the PrepMD Training Team provides students with the foundation needed to launch successful careers. Founded by senior executives in the medical device industry, PrepMD understands the needs of employers in the cardiac space. We understand the market, the players, and the clinical and sales strategies at work. Most importantly, we know talent when we see it. Our full-time Training Team members bring more than 250 years of combined health care and medical device industry experience to your classroom. From sales management to cardiac catheter lab experience, our faculty offer expertise on the clinical and practical applications of cardiac technologies and teach you about the business and sales side of the industry, too.
Our 12,000 ft2 teaching center in Braintree, Massachusetts features simulation labs, programming equipment from multiple companies, a mock OR, an on-site library, and more. In 2011, our facility won American School and University‘s “Outstanding Design for a U.S. Training Center Facility.”
The 24-week PrepMD training program requires an application and admissions evaluation. The curriculum includes cardiac rhythm management (CRM), electrophysiology (EP), structural heart and interventional cardiology disease states, devices and therapies. Students learn clinical and technical skills, medical device business, sales, and market knowledge, and hands-on skills in cardiac devices and therapies. This rigorous and comprehensive training program rewards those who are passionate, focused, and hard working.
This is a hybrid training program, with the first 9 weeks of each 24-week session fully focused on core concept learning, which is delivered online with full guidance of our faculty through live webinars. Each cohort completes three phases of study (phase 1 foundational curriculum online, phase 2 pre-clinical hands-on training, and phase 3 clinical observation rotations).
PrepMD Professionals LLC provides placement services to our 24-week program graduates, offering a 98% placement rate. In fact, PrepMD Professionals has contract staffing roles as well as placement contracts with over many employers, including medical device companies such as Abbott and Boston Scientific and major healthcare systems across the country including John Hopkins and Cleveland Clinic. Candidates who pass clinical proficiency will be placed on PrepMD’s Candidate Directory to connect with hiring managers and regional sales managers for interviews. Although PrepMD Professionals provides such placement resources there is no guarantee of employment, no guarantee of a specific salary range, and no guarantee of employment in a specific geographic location.
PrepMD’s unmatched industry connections, technologically advanced facilities, and clinical partnerships mean you have the best possible opportunity to prepare yourself for a future in the medical device industry. PrepMD candidates are placed with multi-billion dollar medical device giants and world-renowned healthcare facilities with starting compensation packages ranging from $65,000-$85,000+*. We offer training for a career path that makes a difference in the lives of patients. And we’re proud to say we do it in a way that nobody else can.
*PrepMD does not guarantee that a graduate will earn the stated amount, as many factors influence actual earnings and the components of an individual’s total compensation package.
PrepMD has 600+ students who hail from 44 states across the U.S. with a current male to female ratio of 1:1. PrepMD accepts applications on a rolling basis. Of each 24-week session, the first 9 weeks is offered online. During the following 15 weeks, the students need to be in Boston area for full-time hands-on training and clinical rotations.
PrepMD offers a training experience for individuals wishing to seek rewarding careers within the medical device industry or the healthcare sector as clinical specialists. PrepMD accepts and reviews applications on a rolling basis. We are able to accept applications from U.S. citizens and permanent residents only.
2025 Spring Session January 6, 2025 – Phase 1 Core Concepts (online: distance learning)
March 10, 2025 – Phase 2 Pre-Clinicals (onsite: Boston area)
April 7, 2025 – Phase 3 Clinical Rotations (onsite & Boston medical centers)
June 19, 2025 – Graduation
2025 Fall Session July 7, 2025 – Phase 1 Core Concepts (online: distance learning)
September 8, 2025 – Phase 2 Pre-Clinicals (onsite: Boston area)
October 6, 2025 – Phase 3 Clinical Rotations (onsite & Boston medical centers)
December 18, 2025 – Graduation
All students participate in clinical rotations and must provide documentation demonstrating up-to-date proof of health insurance and immunizations upon acceptance into the program.
The PrepMD Medical Device Specialist Training Program is very academically rigorous, with a strict selection process and therefore applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree or have substantial healthcare or medical device experience. We are able to accept applications from U.S. citizens and permanent residents only. PrepMD students must achieve a defined minimum academic performance during the program. Hiring managers who come to PrepMD to hire our graduates know that we are committed to growing the talent pool for the medical device industry and the healthcare sector, so we select our students for success. Accepted students are required to submit to a background check and must meet immunization documentation requirements.
Application requirements: Application documents may be uploaded directly with the online application or emailed to admissions@prepmd.com.
Applicants choosing to be evaluated online will be asked for permission to record the interview, so the interview may be reviewed by the entire faculty committee. PrepMD manages admissions on a rolling basis, with notification within one week of the interview.
Applicants are screened for:
Academic Background: We favor candidates whose academic or professional backgrounds have laid a foundation of skills necessary for competence as a medical device specialist. This includes life sciences, nursing and engineering graduates.
Professional Experience: While many of our students are recent college graduates, some have post-collegiate work experience and are looking to change fields. We prefer professionals with clinical, pharmaceutical, and other health care or business-related experience.
Personal Qualities: We look for candidates who are predisposed to be high achievers, with strong intellectual capabilities and exceptional initiative.
Geographic Flexibility: Ideal candidates are open to working in many different areas of the country.
Applicants participate in a pre-screening phone meeting with a Career Advising team member to answer questions and provide preparation guidelines for the formal in-person or online evaluation. Candidates are evaluated by a PrepMD team member who will be looking to gauge academic capabilities, presentation skills, enthusiasm and commitment to entering into an academically intense training program and a highly competitive career field. All candidates receive email notification of the acceptance committee decision within 1 week of the interview.
The total cost for the PrepMD Medical Device Specialist Training Program is $35,895:
Total Program Cost: $35,895 Program Tuition: $34,400 Total fees: $1,495, as follows (non-refundable 5 days after both parties sign
this Enrollment Agreement, per MGL c. 255, s. 13k):
A deposit of $2,500 is due within two weeks of acceptance and the remaining balance is due 30 days prior to the start of the program.
Housing & Other Expenses
Additional expenses the students need to consider include housing, meal expenses, and insurance (personal, health, and auto). PrepMD accepted students receive guidance on selecting short-term lease apartments and condominiums, located within 2 miles of the training facility, including furnished and unfurnished options. Students are able to take advantage of PrepMD’s long-standing relationships with apartment complexes in the immediate area, who offer discounted rates and month-to-month lease options to our students.
Students attend class in Braintree, MA and travel to clinical sites in the Greater Boston area during the onsite portion of the program (approximately 15 weeks in duration). Housing expenses are estimated at $1,500 to $2,000 per month. Students must have the ability to travel to clinical sites not accessible by public transportation.
Refund Policy
If a student withdraws or is dismissed from the program for any reason, the refund to the student will be as outlined in the PrepMD Policies.
Most students borrowing funds to attend PrepMD choose Meritize, a private student lender. Approved applicants can borrow from $1,000 to $44,895 to cover the comprehensive expenses of the program, including tuition, fees, and living expenses.
Terms and Conditions apply. Meritize branded loan products are educational loans issued by Meritize Lending, LLC**. Meritize reserves the right to modify or discontinue products and benefits at anytime without notice. To qualify, a borrower must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or hold an Employment Authorization Document and meet Meritize’s underwriting requirements. If approved for a loan the actual loan amount, term, payment, and APR amount of loan that a customer qualifies for may vary based on credit determination, state law and other factors. Meritize does not warrant or guarantee any claims made herein, including, but not limited to, gaining admission to a program, concerning the quality or financial strength of any educational institution, securing funding or obtaining employment. Our final loan offer may differ as a result of the school chosen and the associated cost of tuition. Not all schools are eligible for funding. Meritize does not offer educational loans in the following states: IN, ME, NV, VT, WI, PR. All rights reserved.
**For residents of SC, loan is made by Meritize Financial, Inc.
*Variable rates are subject to change.
The information on this webpage is the most up to date as of April 1, 2023. Please see Meritize website for additional details.
PrepMD students participate in clinical rotations and are required to submit proof of health insurance, driver’s license photo for background check, and immunization documentation by the start of their training session. Proof of Health Insurance, Driver’s license photo, and Immunization documentation due date: Day 1 of Phase 1 of the training session
PrepMD LLC (“PrepMD”) is Licensed by the Commonwealth Of Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure (License# 13100380) Office of Private Occupational Schools. Any comments, questions, or concerns about this school’s license should be directed to occupational.schools@mass.gov or 617-701-8600. PrepMD LLC Policy Statements are pursuant to per M.G.L. c. 255, § 13K.
Our Training Team
Executive Vice President of Operations, PrepMD
Greg Lisi, CCDS, CEPS
Director of Training and Education
Kate Miller, CCDS, CEPS
Clinical Applications Manager
Susan Stamatis, RN, BSN, CCDS
Director of National Accounts
Fran Moriarty
Director of Business Development
Greg O’Neal, CCDS, CEPS
Manager, Device Applications and Industry Placement
Amanda Salmon, CCDS
Educational Development Associate
Kyle Graesser, CCDS, CEPS
Executive Vice President of Operations, PrepMD
Greg Lisi, CCDS, CEPS
-Harvard University, U.S. Army- Greg is at the forefront of leading PrepMD’s corporate solutions, as well as the healthcare and consumer training solutions portfolio. These areas are integral to the success and growth of the organization. With over 18 years in the Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) field, his experience covers clinical, sales, and management roles. At Boston Scientific, as a Regional Manager, he effectively led a sales and clinical team, while also managing his business area. Greg has been instrumental in mentoring new sales and clinical professionals. Prior to this, he served as a Military Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Army for eight years, handling leadership, strategic planning, and operations, which honed his skills in managing complex training in dynamic environments.
Director of Training and Education
Kate Miller, CCDS, CEPS
-Tulane University- As the Director of Training and Education at PrepMD, Kate leads the focus on healthcare and consumer training solutions. Holding dual IBHRE® certifications in CCDS and CEPS, her expertise is substantial. Kate’s background includes being a field clinical specialist for Biotronik in New England, where she was responsible for training new employees and managing her team’s daily activities. A PrepMD alum and Academic Achievement Award winner, Kate also earned her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Tulane University. This blend of BME education and field experience provides her with a deep understanding essential for upskilling clinical teams as well as launching successful careers in the medical device industry.
Clinical Applications Manager
Susan Stamatis, RN, BSN, CCDS
-Salve Regina University- In her current role at PrepMD, Susan focuses on mentoring and educating clinical teams and individuals in the clinical and technical nuances of CRM therapy. With an extensive 40-year background in cardiology, she has served in various clinical capacities, including Assistant Nurse Manager of a Coronary Care Unit and Department Manager of a Device Clinic, managing the care of over 1000 patients with pacemakers and defibrillators. Additionally, Susan brings 25 years of experience in the Cardiac Device Industry to her role. Her career in medical devices started as a clinical specialist, from which she advanced to roles as a clinical regional manager and sales representative.
Director of National Accounts
Fran Moriarty
-University of Vermont, Saint Anselm College- As the Director of National Accounts at PrepMD, Fran collaborates with device clinics, focusing on developing tailored healthcare solutions that effectively address their staffing and efficiency challenges. Prior to this, he led the product development and market launch strategies for PrepMD’s Digital Training Solutions and oversaw the operations for the In-Clinic Solutions initiative. With a rich background of 11 years in the cardiac medical device industry, Fran’s expertise covers clinical engineering, sales, and territory management with leading companies like Boston Scientific, Biotronik, and CardioFocus. His responsibilities have encompassed business development, key account management, product commercialization, and clinical trial operations, as well as extensive involvement in a multitude of cardiac procedures and device clinic operations.
Director of Business Development
Greg O’Neal, CCDS, CEPS
-Georgia Institute of Technology- As the VP of Product and Business Development at PrepMD, Greg excels in developing custom, effective solutions for cardiac device clinics, drawing on his extensive industry knowledge and experience. He has played a crucial role in formulating and implementing the strategy for the PrepMD Remote Monitoring Service and Software. Greg’s clinical expertise, patient-oriented approach, and systematic methodology have significantly contributed to the development of our data management platforms, making it adept at meeting a wide range of clinical requirements. With dual IBHRE® certifications in CCDS and CEPS, Greg’s over 9 years of clinical and leadership experience in the remote monitoring, CRM and EP fields is evident. His active participation in more than 500 CIED implants and 150 ablations, coupled with his ongoing work with various cardiac device clinics, showcases his deep-seated expertise in the field.
Manager, Device Applications and Industry Placement
Amanda Salmon, CCDS
-Colorado State University-
At PrepMD, Amanda applies her extensive training and industry knowledge to provide corporate, healthcare, and individual training solutions. She collaborates with medical device companies and students, fostering growth in the medical device sector. Amanda is an IBHRE® Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS). In her role as a CRM field clinical representative for Boston Scientific, she worked at leading academic hospitals in Connecticut, training new employees and conducting educational sessions for fellows. Holding a Bachelor of Science with a specialization in Education, Amanda is also a PrepMD alumna. She brings two years of international teaching experience from South Korea, where she developed and implemented a new curriculum tailored to the needs of her school and students.
Educational Development Associate
Kyle Graesser, CCDS, CEPS
-Tulane University- Kyle has played a pivotal role in the design and evolution of PrepMD’s Digital Training solutions, which are now extensively used by corporations, healthcare providers, and individual consumers. In addition to his contributions to digital training, Kyle excels in providing exceptional in-person training solutions. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Tulane University and is a distinguished graduate of the PrepMD Core Program, earning the Academic Achievement Award. The combination of Kyle’s expertise in Biomedical Engineering and the comprehensive education he received at PrepMD has been fundamental in successfully developing and implementing cutting-edge digital training programs.
