Empire Medical Training

What Empire Medical Training does

Empire Medical Training is a Continuing Medical Education (CME) provider founded in 1998 by Stephen Cosentino, DO and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The company delivers accredited procedural-medicine training to physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and med-spa owners across four academies: Aesthetics (28+ courses covering Botox, dermal fillers, PRP, PDO threads, cosmetic laser, sclerotherapy, and body contouring), Functional Medicine (10+ courses covering hormone therapy, peptide therapy, IV nutrition, weight loss, and anti-aging), Pain Management (12+ courses covering interventional injection procedures and ultrasound-guided techniques), and Business & Marketing (15+ courses covering med-spa startup, marketing, pricing, and compliance). Training is delivered via three modalities: in-person workshops (700+ annually across 35+ US cities and international sites including Colombia and Puerto Rico), Livestream real-time virtual courses, and an Empire On-Demand platform hosting 1,000+ hours of CME content. The proprietary MyMembersPortal.com learning management system supports course access, pre-course testing, treatment and consent forms, and vendor resources, while Empire Live Mentor™ provides ongoing bi-weekly Zoom Q&A with faculty.

Empire operates a hybrid revenue model combining one-time course fees ($495–$2,995 per workshop), discounted course bundles (Aesthetics 101, Aesthetic Injector Pro, custom pathways) priced $3,299–$5,099, and three annual membership tiers: Platinum ($7,299, 16+ courses, 79 CME credits), Diamond ($9,299, 22+ courses, 86 CME credits), and Sapphire ($15,799, 35+ courses, all-inclusive). Distribution is multi-channel: direct e-commerce through empiremedicaltraining.com, phone-based inside sales via 844.997.3231, group/corporate training arrangements, and content-driven demand generation through SEO, paid social, YouTube, free webinars (Empire GO), email/SMS campaigns, and the annual 'Art of the Face' gala in New York City. Courses are jointly accredited through AKH Inc. (ACCME/ACPE/ANCC), enabling Empire to issue AMA PRA Category 1 Credits recognized by all 50 state medical, nursing, and dental boards, with a board-certification pathway offered through the American Academy of Procedural Medicine (AAOPM).

The company is founder-led, privately held, and reports a cumulative alumni base of 175,000+ healthcare professionals trained since inception. Empire claims the title of the longest-tenured CME provider in procedural medicine and supports 50+ board-certified physician faculty from institutions including Rush, Northwestern, and Columbia Medical University. Faculty features include Dr. Chris Croley, MD (CMO and Director of Aesthetics; Galderma GAIN trainer), Dr. Glenn Barnes, DO (Director of Pain Management), and Dr. Betsy Greenleaf, DO (Director of Anti-Aging). The company does not disclose revenue and has no institutional investors or external private equity backing identified in the source material.

Name

Empire Medical Training

Legal name

Empire Medical Training, Inc.

Website

https://www.empiremedicaltraining.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Empire Medical Training is a CME-accredited medical education company founded in 1998 that trains physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, and med-spa owners in aesthetics, functional medicine, pain management, and practice business/marketing through 700+ in-person workshops annually and livestream and on-demand platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Continuing Medical Education (CME) Training Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Life Sciences (EDAAAPAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC), Healthcare Providers (EDABALAN), Medicine & Allied Health (Clinical) (EDAGABAG)

Keywords

• Medical education training
• Continuing medical education
• Aesthetic medicine courses
• Healthcare professional certification
• Procedural medicine training

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Course Sales: One-time fees for single workshop enrollment ranging from $495 to $2,995 depending on course type, format, and location. Includes Botox training, dermal fillers, PRP, PDO threads, cosmetic laser, and other aesthetic/functional medicine/pain management courses.
2. Annual Membership Subscriptions: Unlimited access membership plans (Platinum, Diamond, Sapphire tiers) providing annual access to 16+, 22+, or 35+ workshops respectively. Includes bundled benefits, free medicines, Empire Live Mentor access, and business training.
3. Course Bundles: Discounted multi-course packages combining related workshops (Aesthetics 101, Aesthetic Injector Pro, Custom Build Your Own) sold as one-time purchases with savings vs. individual enrollment.
4. Livestream/Virtual Training: Real-time remote course delivery via live streaming with Q&A sessions, offered as individual course purchases or included in membership plans.
5. On-Demand Content: Pre-recorded video content accessible anytime through Empire OnDemand platform, with 1,000+ hours of CME content available for individual purchase or membership inclusion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Empire Medical Training is a national CME-accredited medical education company that delivers hands-on, didactic, and business training to licensed healthcare professionals (physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants) seeking to add cash-based aesthetic, functional medicine, pain management, and med spa business services. The company operates four academies spanning 63+ courses (Botox, dermal fillers, PDO threads, cosmetic lasers, hormone therapy, peptide therapy, interventional pain procedures, and practice management) delivered through in-person workshops at 35+ US cities, livestream virtual training, on-demand video, and tiered annual membership subscriptions (Platinum, Diamond, Sapphire).

Product overview

Empire Medical Training is a medical education company offering 63+ CME-accredited courses across four procedural medicine academies: Academy of Aesthetics (28+ courses covering Botox, dermal fillers, PRP, PDO threads, cosmetic laser, sclerotherapy, and body contouring), Academy of Functional Medicine (10+ courses covering hormone therapy, peptide therapy, IV nutrition, weight loss, and anti-aging), Academy of Pain Management (12+ courses covering joint injections, nerve blocks, ultrasound-guided procedures, and regenerative pain treatments), and Academy of Business & Marketing (15+ courses covering med spa startup, marketing, pricing strategy, and practice management). The company also offers an Academy of Virtual for online learning and Academy of International Training for global practitioners. Training formats include in-person workshops (700+ annually in 35+ US cities), Livestream virtual sessions, and On-Demand self-paced courses. Membership options (Platinum, Diamond, Sapphire) provide unlimited access to courses with tiered pricing from $7,299 to $15,799 annually. Founded in 1998, the company has trained over 175,000 healthcare professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Empire Live Mentor™: Post-training support program offering bi-weekly Zoom Q&A sessions with expert physicians for graduates seeking ongoing guidance.
• Empire Clinical Fellowship™
• Empire On-Demand
• Empire Livestream
• Empire GO
• Empire Medical Marketplace™
• Empire Recruitment Match™
• Empire WOW Guarantee™

Products and services

• Academy of Aesthetics Comprehensive aesthetic training academy offering 28+ courses covering injectable techniques, facial rejuvenation, and body contouring procedures including Botox, dermal fillers, PRP, PDO threads, Sculptra, sclerotherapy, Kybella, and cosmetic laser for physicians, nurses, and dentists.
• Academy of Functional Medicine Regenerative and anti-aging medicine training with 10+ courses covering hormone optimization, peptide therapies, IV nutrition, sexual health, weight loss, and anti-aging protocols for licensed healthcare professionals.
• Academy of Pain Management Interventional pain procedure training with 12+ courses covering joint injections, nerve blocks, trigger points, ultrasound-guided procedures, NCV/EMG diagnostics, spinal manipulation, and regenerative pain management techniques.
• Academy of Business & Marketing Med spa business training with 15+ courses covering practice startup, business planning, patient acquisition, social media marketing, pricing strategy, AI marketing, and compliance for current and aspiring medical spa owners.
• Botulinum Toxin Training (Level I) Hands-on certification training covering FDA-approved neurotoxins (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Jeuveau, Myobloc) for facial aesthetic and medical uses. Includes 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
• Advanced Botulinum Toxin & Dermal Filler Training Advanced level II training for experienced practitioners covering master techniques for aesthetic medicine with extended hands-on practice.
• Empire Clinical Fellowship Full-day immersive Botox and dermal filler intensive with extended hands-on time, more product, and deeper clinical experience; the fastest path to procedural confidence at $4,699.
• Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Training PRP and PRF training for aesthetic applications covering facial rejuvenation, hair restoration, and other regenerative uses.
• Cosmetic Laser Training Comprehensive cosmetic laser certification covering 16 CME credits for laser procedures in aesthetic practice.
• PDO Threads Training (Level I) Thread lift training for facial rejuvenation using PDO threads; covers insertion techniques, placement, and complication management.
• Advanced Facial Anatomy Cadaver Workshop Hands-on cadaver dissection workshop for understanding facial layers, danger zones, and injection planes at expert level. Approved for 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
• Peptide Therapy Master Course Complete 9-module peptide system covering GLP-1s, growth-hormone secretagogues, repair and longevity peptides for weight loss, muscle building, rejuvenation, and hair restoration.
• Functional Medicine Training (Modules I & II) Anti-aging functional medicine training covering 7.5 CME credits for hormone therapy, metabolic optimization, and age management protocols.
• Physician Medical Weight Loss Training Advanced weight management certification covering GLP-1 agonists (Semaglutide) and emerging therapies. Awarded 5 CME credits.
• Pain Management Training (THE Pain Show) Comprehensive pain management training covering interventional procedures, medication management, and multimodal pain approaches.
• Medspa Business and Marketing Masterclass (Blueprint for Success) Blueprint for Success program covering med spa startup, business planning, marketing strategy, and practice management.
• AI Marketing Masterclass for Practice Growth AI tools and systems training for practice automation, patient communication enhancement, and marketing content creation; helps practices save 5-10 hours per week and reduce admin/marketing costs by 20-40%.
• Profitability & Pricing Strategies for Private Practice Business course covering pricing systems, financial modeling, competitive market analysis, and revenue forecasting for private practice.
• Platinum Membership 79 Category 1 CME credits, 16+ courses including 14 in-person and 3 on-demand covering Aesthetics and Functional Medicine; $7,299 annual fee with $1,500 savings during promotional campaigns.
• Diamond Membership 86 Category 1 CME credits, 22+ courses including 20 in-person covering Aesthetics, Functional Medicine, and Pain Management; $9,299 annual fee.
• Sapphire Membership All-inclusive membership with 35+ courses including 26 in-person and 10 on-demand; $15,799 annual fee with $6,000 savings during promotional campaigns.
• Empire Livestream Live virtual training with real-time Q&A from board-certified instructors; same CME credits and certificate as in-person. Starting at $799 per course.
• Empire On-Demand Pre-recorded video courses available anytime, anywhere; includes 1,000+ hours of content. Starting at $499 per course.
• Empire Live Mentor Live Zoom Q&A access with expert physicians for post-training support and ongoing guidance in aesthetics, pain management, or functional medicine.
• Aesthetics 101 Bundle 3-course starter bundle including Botulinum Toxin Training, Dermal Filler Training, and Complete Facial Aesthetics; 16 Category 1 Credits. $3,299 during promotional campaigns.
• Aesthetic Injector Pro Bundle 7-course bundle including Advanced Botox & Dermal Filler, PDO Threads, GLP-1 Weight Loss Training, and Functional Medicine HRT & TRT; 36.5 Category 1 Credits. $5,099 during promotional campaigns.
• Empire Course Pathways Curated, data-backed course progressions in Aesthetics and Functional Medicine bundled at a discount with FREE Profitability & Pricing course included.
• Group and Corporate Training Customizable group training experiences for practices, hospitals, or organizations; can bring training to facility or organize group enrollment via the inside sales team at 844.997.3231.
• Academy of International Training Global community of aesthetic professionals offering international training programs and locations for practitioners worldwide including Puerto Rico and Colombia.

Quantifiable outcome

• Members typically save $5,000+ compared to paying per course
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• PrimaCureminorOthersVendor partner in Empire Medical Marketplace offering discounted products and services to Empire members.
• PromoItaliaminorOthersVendor partner offering aesthetic products and supplies through Empire's marketplace discount program.
• PronoxminorOthersVendor partner providing equipment or products for aesthetic training through Empire marketplace.
• Rohrer AestheticsminorOthersAesthetic device manufacturer partner offering discounts to Empire graduates through marketplace.
• White RoseminorOthersVendor partner in Empire's partner network directory.
• World AesthetixminorOthersVendor partner offering aesthetic products to Empire members.
• Aesthetic Management SolutionsminorOthersPractice management solutions partner for Empire members seeking business support.
• BioplusminorOthersVendor partner in Empire's partner directory.
• CandelaminorOthersLaser and energy-based device manufacturer partner offering member discounts.
• CAREstreamminorOthersVendor partner providing aesthetic devices or products through Empire marketplace.
• Doctors for ProvidersminorOthersPartner network member in Empire's vendor directory.
• DP DermminorOthersDermatology products vendor partner offering discounts to Empire members.
• EmageminorOthersVendor partner in Empire's partner network.
• EndyMedminorOthersMedical aesthetic device manufacturer partner through Empire marketplace.
• LA Media GroupminorOthersMarketing and media partner for practice growth resources offered to Empire members.
• Lineage BiomedicalminorOthersVendor partner offering products or services through Empire marketplace.
• Luna Medical TechnologyminorOthersMedical technology vendor partner in Empire's directory.
• MD Business AdvisorsminorOthersBusiness consulting partner providing advisory services to Empire members.
• MD WareminorOthersVendor partner in Empire's partner network.
• InfluxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing partner providing patient acquisition tools used by hundreds of practice owners. Empire partners to offer their marketing training programs to members.
• Pinpoint CreativeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCreative marketing agency partner contributing to Empire's 10-week on-demand medspa marketing program for member education.
• Fifth and CorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing partner collaborating on patient acquisition training tools offered to Empire members.
• AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint accreditation partner providing ACCME, ACPE, and ANCC accreditation for Empire's CME courses. AKH is jointly accredited by Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, and American Nurses Credentialing Center to provide continuing education for healthcare teams.
• American Academy of Procedural Medicine (AAOPM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard certification pathway partner offering physicians certification in Aesthetics, Functional Medicine, and Pain Management. Empire offers discounted board certification through AAOPM for members.
• Columbia Medical UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical education institution collaborating on Empire's Facial Anatomy Cadaver Training program conducted at prestigious medical schools.
• GaldermaminorOthersMajor pharmaceutical company manufacturing Dysport and other aesthetic products. Dr. Chris Croley serves as Galderma GAIN trainer, indicating training collaboration.
• Allergan (AbbVie)minorOthersBotox manufacturer; Empire has been providing toxin training since 2002 when Allergan first introduced the product, indicating long-standing training relationship.
• Merz PharmaceuticalsminorOthersXeomin manufacturer; Empire provides training on latest FDA-approved indications including Xeomin as first neurotoxin approved for simultaneous treatment of upper facial lines.
• EvolusminorOthersJeuveau/Nuceiva manufacturer; Empire includes training on all commercially available neurotoxin products including Evolus offerings.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National Laser Institute: National Laser Institute is one of the most established US-based medical-aesthetics training schools, offering hands-on Botox, dermal filler, laser, and med-spa business courses for physicians, nurses, and dentists — directly comparable to Empire's Academy of Aesthetics portfolio.
• International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM): IAPAM provides CME-accredited live training, webinars, and certifications in aesthetic medicine for physicians and NPs, competing for the same cash-pay-procedure training wallet as Empire.
• Aesthetic Medical Educators Training (AMET): AMET offers hands-on injectables and aesthetics training programs in multiple US cities, targeting the same physician and nurse buyer as Empire's Botox and filler workshops.
• MedAesthetics Training: MedAesthetics Training is a CME-accredited aesthetics and injectables training provider serving physicians, NPs, and PAs with in-person and virtual courses — overlapping with Empire on customer profile and curriculum.
• American Academy of Procedural Medicine (AAOPM): AAOPM offers board certification and procedural training in Aesthetics, Functional Medicine, and Pain Management — directly mirroring Empire's three largest academies and is already a strategic certification partner for Empire members.

Broad incumbents

• American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS): AACS is an established professional society offering continuing education, fellowships, and live surgical training across the broader cosmetic-surgery category, competing for the same physician audience though with a surgical (vs. non-surgical) focus.
• American Med Spa Association (AmSpa): AmSpa is the leading med-spa industry association providing business training, legal/regulatory education, and conferences that overlap with Empire's Academy of Business & Marketing, while also curating clinical education resources.
• Pri-Med: Pri-Med is one of the largest US CME providers with broad primary-care and specialty training programs; it competes for the same CME-credit buyer as Empire but with a primary-care vs. procedural-aesthetic focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EmpireMedical
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/Empiremedicaltraining
• Facebookfacebook.com/EmpireMedicalTraining
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/empire-medical-training
• Instagraminstagram.com/empiremedicaltraining

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

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