PrepMD: Start A Rewarding Cardiac Medical Device Specialist Career

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What does a Medical Device Specialist do?

A medical device specialist provides critical expertise to physicians and patients to ensure successful implantation and ongoing functionality of medical devices such as pacemakers. Clinical Specialists working in an electrophysiology role enable successful cardiac mapping and ablation procedures. PrepMD trained device specialists are employed by medical device companies and healthcare systems across the U.S.

PrepMD Training and Placement Program

Founded in 2009, PrepMD’s Cardiac Clinical Specialist 24-week training program places graduates in high-demand cardiac medical device specialist careers. PrepMD has a 98% placement rate. Graduates hit the ground running working for leading device companies and healthcare providers across the U.S. Our strict selection process, rigorous hands-on training program, and world-class clinical partnerships prepare our graduates for success in highly desirable careers.

PrepMD gave me the baseline knowledge I needed in order to break into the highly competitive medical device industry.
AmandaInterventional Cardiology Clinical Specialist, Boston Scientific
I went from knowing next to nothing about cardiac devices to immediately start working in the field as soon as I graduated.
BrendanClinical Device Specialist, Lee Health
PrepMD helped jumpstart my career in a field I most likely wouldn’t have been able to break into on my own.
BrittanyClinical Specialist, Medtronic
This is great for my career whether I stay in the CRM industry or not. Every day is a learning experience.
AaronDevice Technician, MGH
PrepMD provided a practical education with an avenue to a legitimate career path.
BrianField Clinical Specialist, Biotronik
PrepMD has helped me get a leg up in the training process and a great foundation for a great career.
ChrisField Clinical Representative, Boston Scientific
PrepMD gave me the education and opportunities I needed to start my career in cardiac rhythm management.
DanSenior EP Technical Service Specialist, Abbott
PrepMD put me ahead of my colleagues who were starting in the field and coming from a different background.
DanCRM Clinical Specialist, Abbott
Come to PrepMD to work hard and start your medical device career. Where you go after prep is in your hands.
DavidTerritory Manager, Verathon
Great program and preparation to work in CRM field. Immediate networking possibilities because of PrepMD connections.
DerekField Clinical Specialist, Biotronik
I would not have been able to succeed in my role from day 1 without PrepMD.
DomingoClinical Specialist, Medtronic
One of the greatest experiences and best decision I have ever made! The staff at PrepMD care deeply for your future.
DominiqueCardiovascular Device Technician, UC Health
PrepMD faculty left us all well-equipped to begin our careers, from a clinical, academic, and professional standpoint.
EmiliaField Clinical Representative, Boston Scientific
This profession will continue to challenge and inspire me daily, and I am very enthusiastic about the future of the industry.
EmmaClinical Specialist, Stereotaxis
PrepMD gave me an invaluable foundation that I was able to quickly build off of as I entered the medical device industry.
EricSenior Field Clinical Representative, Biotronik
PrepMD opened the door to my career in the medical device industry. Without PrepMd, I wouldn’t be where I am today.
EthanEP Technical Service Specialist, Abbott
PrepMD gave me a career in 7 months. I don’t know of any other program capable of this.
FurtunaSenior Clinical Specialist, Stereotaxis
PrepMD gave me the tools, knowledge and confidence to be the best medical device/sales specialist and professional I can be.
GusAccount Executive, Meditech
PrepMD functioned as a launching pad for my career and allowed me to make life long industry connections.
HughCardiac Remote Monitoring Specialist, PrepMD
PrepMD changed my life I now have a job and career I can be proud of.
JamesClinical Specialist, Medtronic
I am forever grateful knowing all my future career endeavors are a result of taking the first step and attending the program.
JamieField Clinical Specialist, Biotronik
I recommend this program to people that are looking to get in the EP industry!
JeffEP Clinical Specialist, Medtronic
From Cardiac Device history to clinical application, PrepMD gave me a solid foundation on which to build a successful career.

JeffSales Representative, Biotronik
PrepMD provided exceptional clinical foundation required to be a successful within the medical device field.
JenaSenior EP Technical Service Specialist, Abbott
PrepMD was a once in a lifetime experience that fully prepared me for a career as a cardiac device specialist.
JennaEP Technical Service Specialist, Abbott
One of the best career decisions I have ever made. Got me into an industry that I could have never gotten into before.
JoeCoronary Account Manager, Abbott
PrepMD prepared me for a career in medical device sales. I was able to hit the ground running with my company on the first day.
KarliTechnical Service Specialist, Abbott
PrepMD gave me the knowledge and skills to succeed in a rewarding career.
KeeganPrepMD Professionals
PrepMD gave me a monumental advantage in the hiring process, and it also helped me become an immediate contributor.
KevinExecutive Clinical Specialist, Abbott
This field provides opportunities for many great connections, experiences, and upward growth…greatest choice of my career.
KyleEP Technical Service Specialist, Abbott
When someone asks me if I like my job or not, my reply back is “I love my job so much.”
LaurenSales Representative, Medtronic
Without the education I received from PrepMD, I would not be working in the very rewarding career that I am today.
MasonTechnical Service Specialist, Abbott
Best thing I could have done with my life. I am so fortunate to have found a way into this industry with such little experience.
MikeClinical Account Specialist, Biosense Webster
Prep MD is an excellent first step in starting a wonderful career in medical devices. It’s an investment that pays off immensely.
NickClinical Account Specialist, Biosense Webster
PrepMD helped to develop my confidence and knowledge professionally and in the cardiac space.
RachaelProfessional Development Manager, Circle Cardiovascular Imaging
I wouldn’t have ever gotten into this career without going to prepMD.
OliviaField Clinical Specialist, Biotronik
Prep MD allowed me to get into the device industry and met some great people along the way.
RobertField Clinical Specialist, Boston Scientific
I would not be where I am today in my career without the training and professional guidance from PrepMD.
RobinSenior Field Clinical Specialist, Boston Scientific
PrepMD prepared me by providing all the necessary resources to be a successful device representative for an amazing company.
SyedClinical Specialist, Abbott
Prepmd prepared me to walk into any ep lab and know exactly what is going on.
TomField Clinical Specialist, Boston Scientific
Great program that thoroughly prepares you for an exciting and stimulating career in cardiac rhythm management!
TroyField Clinical Specialist, Boston Scientific
I would not be anywhere close to where I am professionally without attending PrepMD.
VanceDirect Sales Representative, Abbott
A great foundational course that will allow you to build upon that knowledge in the field.
WillTechnical Service Specialist, Abbott
PrepMD provided me with a solid knowledge foundation I carried into my career at Abbott.
ZachTechnical Service Specialist, Abbott

98% Placement Rate

Industry Connections

Amazing Facility

Experienced Faculty

Cardiac Device Specialist Career

Clinical Specialist Careers

Cardiac medical devices offer patients better quality of life. PrepMD trains cardiac medical device clinical specialists who support the clinical and technical applications of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) such as pacemakers and implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICDs) and the foundational skills required to support complex cardiac electrophysiology mapping and ablation procedures.

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24-Week Cardiac Specialist Training Program

PrepMD Training Program

PrepMD is an academically rigorous and comprehensive training program providing a rewarding career to those who are passionate, focused, and hard working. This 24-week program focuses on cardiac rhythm management (CRM) and electrophysiology (EP) devices and procedures. We start three cohorts per year, and each cohort completes three phases of study, including clinical rotations in Boston’s hospitals.

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Award winning facility with high-tech classrooms

Electrophysiology Mapping Lab

The EP Lounge

Electrophysiology Mapping
Our expanded facility includes a dedicated EP lounge where students learn complex electrophysiology mapping procedures. PrepMD provides an immersive, hands-on approach in a technologically advanced environment for training future medical device professionals.

PrepLab™ Mock Operating Room

PrepLab™ Procedure Room

PrepLab™Mock Procedure Room
PrepLab™ Mock Procedure Room provides the ultimate hand-on training and testing experience. We recreate entire device implantation procedures with high fidelity. In addition to acquainting you with different implant procedures for various arrhythmias, you can also familiarize yourself with appropriate procedure room protocols.

Programmer Bar™

Programmer Bar™
Get to know how different devices impact heart arrhythmias at our Programmer Bar™. This one-of-a-kind training system lets you compare device algorithm effects while practicing your device programming skills. The Programmer Bar™ also offers video conferencing capabilities, so you and your classmates can attend interactive lectures with guest speakers in real time.

World Class Clinical Partners

Clinical Rotations at world’s top medical centers that PrepMD partners with enable students to gain first hand experience.

Beth Israel Deaconess is a major teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School and is ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals”.

Tufts Medical Center is the principal teaching hospital for Tufts University School of Medicine and a world-class medical center.

Boston Medical Center treats one million patients annually across 70 specialties and is affiliated with Boston University School of Medicine.

Lahey Clinic Medical Center was founded in 1923 and is a teaching hospital of Tufts University School of Medicine.

UMass Memorial Medical Center is the region’s trusted academic medical center, part of the prestigious UMass Memorial Health Care system.

400+ grads since 2009 and 98% placement rate across the U.S.

Placements

Our entire mission is to grow the medical device workforce by teaching, inspiring, and connecting top talent to the industry and the healthcare sector—which means getting you in the best possible position to successfully find a job upon completion of the 24-week training program.

400+ graduates placed in 34 states
98% Placement Rate

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