Empire Goes Global: The #1 Medical Training Institute Breaks Borders in Aesthetic, Functional, and Pain Management Education

By Dr. Stephen Cosentino

PRESIDENT OF EMPIRE MEDICAL TRAINING

Fort Lauderdale, FL – [June 10, 2025] — Empire Medical Training, a pioneer in procedural and aesthetic medical education since 1998, proudly announces a bold new global initiative aimed at transforming access to specialized training across the world. With its groundbreaking move to go international, Empire Medical Training is partnering with top international institutions and medical societies to bring premier education in Aesthetics, Functional Medicine, and Pain Management to physicians and practitioners globally.

This initiative comes at a critical time. While U.S. healthcare professionals—including nurses and general physicians—have gained increasing access to advanced training in areas like aesthetic medicine, regenerative therapies, and minimally invasive procedures, many international regulations continue to limit such education to medical specialists only. Empire Medical Training is working to change that—championing the belief that broader access to high-quality education leads to safer practices, better outcomes, and more empowered healthcare providers. Just as it did over two decades ago in the United States, Empire is once again challenging outdated norms to make transformative medical education available to those who are ready to learn and serve.

“In the late ’90s, it was taboo for non-specialists to learn these techniques in the U.S. We broke that barrier and built a pathway for thousands of medical professionals to elevate their careers. Now we’re doing the same for the world,” said Dr. Stephen Cosentino, President and Founder of Empire Medical Training.

A Landmark Event in Medellín, Colombia

Kicking off its global expansion on January 20, 2025, Empire Medical Training hosted its Advanced Facial Balancing Masterclass in Medellín, Colombia, in partnership with Asociación Cientifica Colombiana de Medicina Estética (ACICME), one of the country’s most respected medical education organizations. This exclusive three-day, hands-on workshop welcomed licensed physicians from across Latin America for an intensive immersion in:

• Advanced facial anatomy and injectable therapies
• Botulinum toxin and dermal filler application techniques
• Complication management and harmonization protocols

The event brought together renowned experts, including Dr. Gladys Arroyave (President of ACICME), Dr. José Vicente Vallejo (Maxillofacial Surgeon), Dr. Juan Camilo Suárez (PhD, Medical Sciences), Dr. Alejandro Coello (Surgeon and Facial & Body Aesthetics Specialist), along with Empire’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Chris Croley, who has trained thousands of healthcare professionals globally.

Upcoming International Training Events

As part of this global initiative, Empire Medical Training has scheduled two upcoming, high-impact events:

• Mexico City, Mexico, July 10–12, 2025:
  Facial Harmonization & Regenerative Medicine – 3-Day Hands-On Intensive
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• Lima, Peru, September 26–28, 2025:
  Facial Harmonization and Regenerative Medicine Masterclass —3 Day Hands-On Intensive
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Each course is led by international faculty of the highest caliber, including:

• Dr. Ana Cecilia Becerril – President of AMELCC, Spain and Mexico-trained aesthetic medicine expert
• Dr. Alejandro Coello, Dr. Francisco Llano, and Dr. Beatriz de la Rosa – Respected thought leaders and national faculty in Mexico
• Dr. Edmundo Saco Mera and Dr. Alberto Shinzato Uemura – Laser medicine and dermatology experts from Peru and Brazil
• Dr. Cinara Turra – Thread lift authority with over 20 years of international teaching experience

A New Era in Global Medical Education

Empire Medical Training is setting a new global benchmark for accessible, world-class education in Aesthetics, Functional Medicine and Pain Management. Through strategic international partnerships, adherence to local regulations, and a renowned faculty of global experts, Empire is committed to providing procedural training at every level—beginner, intermediate, and advanced.

At the forefront of this global movement is Lorena Cosentino, Vice President of Empire Medical Training, who is spearheading the organization’s bold expansion into Latin America and beyond. Her leadership, vision, and deep understanding of international medical education have been instrumental in building partnerships, aligning with country-specific compliance standards, and making Empire’s curriculum accessible to physicians around the world. 

“We are no longer just teaching,” said Lorena, “we are transforming lives by equipping physicians with advanced clinical skills, practice growth strategies, and business tools across aesthetics, functional medicine, regenerative medicine, and pain management. This initiative is about helping professionals around the world expand their expertise, grow successful cash-based practices, and transition into new and rewarding areas of medicine.”

About Empire Medical Training

Since 1998, over 175,000 physicians and healthcare professionals have successfully graduated from Empire Medical Training. Led by a distinguished faculty of board-certified physicians, Empire is the most attended procedural training program in the United States. With a 27-year legacy in the Aesthetics, Functional Medicine, Regenerative Medicine, and Pain Management industries, Empire remains the leading global source for accredited CME education.

Offering more than 50 course topics and over 700 workshops annually, Empire provides ongoing medical education and hands-on training to a vibrant community of medical professionals. The organization fosters a collaborative environment where practitioners can network, share expertise, and stay at the forefront of medical innovation.

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