Admissions Details

Admissions Process & Requirements

PrepMD is a very academically rigorous training program, 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.

Application requirements:

• an online application
• resume
• official transcripts
• two letters of recommendation
• formal interview – online or in person

Applicants choosing to interview 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.

The PrepMD Interview

Applicants participate in a pre-screening phone meeting with an Admissions team member to answer questions and provide preparation guidelines for the formal in-person or online interview. Candidates are interviewed by a PrepMD faculty 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. Applicants will be assessed on their capability to learn, retain, and communicate complex cardiac anatomy and physiology information. All candidates receive email notification of the acceptance committee decision within 1 week of the interview.

Interview Preparation Resources:

• The Cardiac Clinical Specialist 101 course – Request free access: admissions@prepmd.com
• Cardiac Conduction System video: an overview of the basic functions of the heart
• Cardiac Conditions and therapies: Pacemakers and ICDs;  Cardiac Ablations
• Cardiac Clinical Specialist careers: Understand the career path options and typical job responsibilities
• PrepMD Program: Understand the three phases of the training program
• Why pursue a medical device career: PrepMD co-founder video overview of the career and the training program
• Top 10 cardiac technology companies: 2019 article outlines the major cardiac device companies.

Tuition & Fees

The total cost for a six-month PrepMD Training Program (Winter, Spring, or Fall) is $31,495:

Total Program Cost: $31,495
Program Tuition: $30,000
Total non-refundable fees: $1,495, as follows

• Books, Online Technologies & Software License Fees $650.00
• Clinical Rotation Setup Fees (e.g., immunization screenings) $700.00
• Dosimeter Badges & Reading Fee $20.00
• Background Check Fee $75.00
• Administrative Fee $50.00

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. Costs for room and board are estimated at $1,500 to $1,800 per month accordingly.

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 refund policy.

Financing

Most students borrowing funds to attend PrepMD choose Meritize, a private student lender. Accepted PrepMD applicants applying to Meritize may borrow up to $40,250, to cover the total cost of attending the program which includes tuition & fees and maximum expected living expenses.  Download the Meritize financial information brochure.

Meritize Pre-Approval:  https://apply.meritize.com

• Use education, military and work experience to enhance credit and improve loan options
• Pre-approval available in minutes
• Fund the full cost of tuition, fees and living expenses
• Choose affordable fixed or variable rates
• Avoid prepayment penalty fees for early pay off
• Autopay option receives an automatic 0.25% discounted interest rate

Refund Policy

The PrepMD refund policy for the 24-week training program is outlined below. If the student withdraws or is dismissed from the program for any reason, the refund to the student will be the following:

PrepMD Policies

PrepMD LLC Policy Statements pursuant to 603 CMR 3.11 and 603 CMR 3.18 are included at the link below.