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1998Founded
200,000+Graduates Trained
700+Workshops Per Year
70+Faculty
Cat. 1 CMEAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Empire Is Proud to Work With Industry-Leading Organizations

Galderma Sungboon Editor NavaClick AMS Aesthetic Management Solutions LHALALA Sinclair Fotona Suneva Medical Aerolase Endymed AAOPM Defenage Emage Emergent Tech Evoskin Insparation Integrative PRP Legally Mine MD Ware Med Results Quantificare Bioplus Candela CAREstream Doctors for Providers DP Derm LA Media Group Lineage Biomedical Luna Medical Technology MD Business Advisors PrimaCure PromoItalia Pronox Rohrer Aesthetics White Rose World Aesthetix

Our Story

We Opened Aesthetic Medicine to Every Qualified Provider

Empire Medical Training began in 1998 with pain management, the specialty of our founder, CEO and President, Stephen Cosentino, DO.

Back then, aesthetic treatments were reserved for plastic surgeons and dermatologists. Nurses and nurse practitioners rarely performed them and had few places to learn. Empire saw that need and pioneered hands-on aesthetics and functional medicine training for qualified providers, including nurse practitioners, PAs, nurses and dentists. Others followed. Empire led the way.

That mission continues today, with 200,000+ clinicians trained and Empire training expanding to countries including Peru, Mexico and Colombia.

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Our Mission

Mission & Core Values

Empire Medical Training gives healthcare professionals the training and resources that combine the science and art of aesthetics, anti-aging and pain management medicine, so they can grow their practice and better serve their patients.

Our Mission & Values

Why Empire

Why Healthcare Professionals Choose Empire Medical Training

You have a lot of options for your education, and we want to be your best choice. Here is what sets Empire apart.

200,000+ Clinicians Trained

Physicians, nurse practitioners, PAs, nurses and dentists have trained with Empire since 1998.

70+ Faculty, Many Perspectives

Learn from several faculty members, not a single instructor, so you see how different experts approach the same treatment.

A University-Style Curriculum

60+ courses with a clear pathway to proficiency, not a one-off class. One place to keep learning, with a community that guides you.

Our Vendor Network

Be the first to know about trending procedures, treatments and devices, with special offers and discounts for Empire members.

The Empire Portal & App

Learn on the go and build your practice with KPI calculators, a membership builder for your own treatment plans, a consent form builder and more.

A Community That Leads the Field

Graduates like Maritza Mejia have opened successful practices and become opinion leaders, and our Chief Medical Officer, Chris Croley, MD, is a Galderma GAIN trainer.

From Our Enrollment Records

The Most Common Training Pathways

Who trains with Empire, where they start and what they take next, based on our enrollment records from January 2023 to October 2026.

2 in 3Students are nurse practitioners, nurses, PAs or dentists
55%Of students take more than one course
#1First course: Botox (Botulinum Toxin Training)
27%Of returning students go from Botox to Dermal Fillers, the most common next step

Who Trains With Empire

Nurse practitioners31%
Physicians (MD, DO)26%
Nurses (RN, LPN)25%
Physician assistants7%
Dentists3%
Other licensed professionals7%

Where Each Profession Starts

ProfessionMost common first courseAlso popular first
DentistsBotox · 63%Dermal fillers
Nurses (RN, LPN)Botox · 38%IV nutrition therapy
Physician assistantsBotox · 34%Sclerotherapy
Physicians (MD, DO)Botox · 27%IV nutrition therapy, pain management
Nurse practitionersBotox · 26%Joint injections, sclerotherapy

Source: Empire Medical Training enrollment records, January 2023 to October 2026. Profession mix covers students with a recorded profession; percentages are rounded.

Who We Train

Medical Training for Every Licensed Professional

From nurses adding their first procedure to physicians growing a practice, find the training path built for your license.

Registered Nurses (RNs) Registered Nurses (RNs)Aesthetics, wellness and IV therapy training for registered nurses.
Nurse Practitioners (NPs) Nurse Practitioners (NPs)Aesthetics, functional medicine and pain management for NPs.
Physicians (MD, DO) Physicians (MD, DO)Hands-on training across aesthetics, functional medicine and pain management.
Physician Assistants Physician AssistantsProcedures and certification courses for PAs.
Dentists (DDS, DMD) Dentists (DDS, DMD)Botox and dermal filler training for dentists.
Dermatologists DermatologistsAdvanced aesthetics for dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons.
RNs in Derm & Plastics RNs in Derm & PlasticsInjector training for nurses in dermatology and plastic surgery.
Functional Medicine Functional MedicineHormones, peptides, IV and weight loss training.
Med Spa Owners Med Spa OwnersClinical and business training for med spa directors and clinic owners.
Pharmacists PharmacistsIV nutrition and wellness training for pharmacists.
Estheticians EstheticiansTraining paths for licensed estheticians.

Founded in 1998 by Stephen Cosentino, DO

Our Leadership

Dr. Cosentino launched Empire Medical Training in 1998 to focus on pain management. He is board certified in family medicine and leads Empire as CEO and President, alongside the physicians and educators who lead each academy.

Stephen Cosentino, DO

Stephen Cosentino, DO

Founder, CEO & President
Lorena Cosentino

Lorena Cosentino

Vice-President
Chris Croley, MD

Chris Croley, MD

Chief Medical Officer & Director of Aesthetics
Betsy Greenleaf, DO

Betsy Greenleaf, DO

Director of Anti-Aging
Gisele J. Girault, MD

Gisele J. Girault, MD

Director of Pain Management
Glenn Barnes, DO

Glenn Barnes, DO

Director of Pain Management
Robert Stall, MD

Robert Stall, MD

Director of Pain Management
Meet Our 70+ Faculty

Success Stories

Witness the inspiring firsthand accounts from Empire students, demonstrating that with unwavering determination, success is not only achievable but inevitable.

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Where We Teach

Training Across the Country and Around the World

Empire has taught in 80+ cities across 30+ states and in Canada, Mexico, Colombia and Peru, at leading hotels and at universities including:

College of Medicine

College of Medicine

Columbia University

Columbia University

Cornell University

Cornell University

Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Chicago

Rosalind Franklin University

Rosalind Franklin University

UCLA

UCLA

UC Irvine

UC Irvine

UC Riverside

UC Riverside

UT Dallas

UT Dallas

UNLV

UNLV

Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University

Rave Reviews from Attendees

Our students answer some of your most pressing questions about Empire programs, their experience, and our all-access membership plans.

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Proven Since 1998

Empire Medical Training by the Numbers

For 28 years, physicians, nurse practitioners, PAs, nurses and dentists have trusted Empire with their training. Here is the track record behind that trust.

28 Years Training clinicians since 1998
200,000+ Clinicians trained
700+ Hands-on workshops every year
70+ Faculty, including board-certified physicians
60+ Courses on a pathway to proficiency
80+ Cities in 30+ states, at leading hotels and universities like Columbia, Cornell and UCLA
5 Countries: the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Colombia and Peru
4.7 / 5 On Google, from 522 reviews
4.6 / 5 On Trustpilot, from 41 reviews

Most Empire courses are designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Ratings as of October 2026.

Train With Confidence

Our Guarantee, Reviews & Community

Our Guarantee

Our Guarantee

See what our satisfaction guarantee covers before you enroll.

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Graduate Reviews

Graduate Reviews

Hear from physicians and nurses who trained with us.

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Referral Program

Referral Program

Refer a friend or colleague to Empire Medical Training.

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In the News

In the News

Press releases and announcements from Empire.

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Resources & Articles

Resources & Articles

Clinical and business guides from our faculty and team.

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Affiliates & Partners

Affiliates & Partners

The organizations we work with to support your practice.

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Empire Medical Training FAQs

Most Empire courses are designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Not every course carries CME, so each course page lists whether it offers credit and how many credits you can earn.

Yes. Empire Medical Training has trained clinicians for 28 years, since 1998, and the numbers speak for themselves:

  • 200,000+ physicians, nurse practitioners, PAs, nurses and dentists trained
  • 700+ hands-on workshops a year, taught by 70+ faculty
  • 60+ courses across aesthetics, functional medicine and pain management
  • Rated 4.7 out of 5 on Google from 522 reviews and 4.6 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 41 reviews
  • Training in 80+ cities across 30+ states and 5 countries, at leading hotels and universities including Columbia University, Cornell University and UCLA

Watch 100+ graduate video reviews or read our reviews on Trustpilot.

Stephen Cosentino, DO founded Empire Medical Training in 1998 to teach pain management. He is board certified in family medicine and leads Empire as CEO and President.

Empire is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Courses run in 80+ cities across 30+ states, plus Canada, Mexico, Colombia and Peru, and many are also available by livestream and on demand.

Hands-on training in medical aesthetics (including Botox and dermal fillers), anti-aging and functional medicine, pain management, and practice growth. Browse all courses or see upcoming dates.

Courses are designed for physicians (MD, DO), nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses and dentists. Check your state's scope-of-practice rules for the procedures you plan to perform.

Find the Hands-On CME Course That Grows Your Practice

Explore hands-on training in aesthetics, functional medicine and pain management, in person, by livestream or on demand.

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