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About Empire Medical Training

Why Empire Medical Training for Physicians (MDs & DOs)?

Empire Medical Training is the leading continuing education provider for physicians (MDs and DOs) seeking to expand their clinical expertise and diversify their practice revenue. Our courses span four specialty academies — aesthetic medicine, interventional pain management, functional medicine and regenerative therapies, and cosmetic laser procedures — giving physicians one trusted source for hands-on, live-patient CME across every high-demand specialty.

For over 25 years, Empire has trained more than 200,000 healthcare professionals, including thousands of board-certified physicians who use our courses to launch cash-pay specialty practices, add procedural services to existing clinics, and stay current with the latest evidence-based techniques. Every course is AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ accredited, taught by board-certified physician instructors, and delivered with real patients so you leave ready to treat the next day.

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Specialties You Can Master

Training Across All Five Empire Academies

Empire is the only CME provider offering hands-on training in all five high-demand specialty areas — so you can build a diversified practice from one trusted source.

Aesthetic Medicine

Master Botox, dermal fillers, PDO threads, PRP, and advanced injectable techniques. Aesthetic medicine offers physicians significant income potential and patient satisfaction.

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Pain Management

Expand with interventional procedures: joint injections, ultrasound-guided nerve blocks, NCV/EMG diagnostics, and regenerative therapies like ACP and stem cells.

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Functional Medicine

Learn hormone optimization, peptide therapy, IV nutrition, medical weight loss, and precision nutrition. Build a cash-pay wellness practice with high patient retention.

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Cosmetic Laser & Facial Aesthetics

Add laser resurfacing, IPL photofacials, laser hair removal, and body contouring to your practice. Cosmetic laser services command premium pricing with strong patient demand.

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Business & Marketing

Turn your clinical skills into a profitable cash-pay practice. Learn pricing strategy, patient acquisition, AI marketing, and the operational systems that separate thriving practices from the rest.

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Recommended Courses

Top Courses for Physicians (MDs & DOs)

Hands-on, live-patient training programs most commonly taken by physicians (mds & dos).

Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Training

Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Training

$1,599 $1,899 8 CME Hrs Live Hands-On

Empire Medical Training's Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Training is a comprehensive, CME-accredited certification program designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assis...

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Complete Dermal Filler Training

Complete Dermal Filler Training

$1,599 $1,899 8 CME Hrs Live Hands-On

Empire Medical Training's Complete Dermal Filler Training is a CME-accredited certification program that provides healthcare professionals with thorough, hands-on instruction in...

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The Pain Management Training Show

The Pain Management Training Show

$3,299 $3,599 25.25 CME Hrs Live Hands-On

Empire Medical Training's Pain Management Training Show is a comprehensive, CME-accredited multi-day event that delivers intensive hands-on education in the most in-demand inter...

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Peptide Therapy Training

Peptide Therapy Training

$1,599 $1,899 8 CME Hrs Lecture

Empire Medical Training's Peptide Therapy Training is a CME-accredited certification program that equips healthcare professionals with the clinical knowledge, prescribing protoc...

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Functional Medicine Training

Functional Medicine Training

$1,599 $1,899 7.5 CME Hrs Lecture

Empire Medical Training's Anti-Aging Training is a comprehensive, CME-accredited functional medicine program that has been expanded to include both Modules 1 and 2 in a 9-hour i...

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PDO Thread Lift Training

PDO Thread Lift Training

$1,999 $2,299 8 CME Hrs Live Hands-On

Empire Medical Training's PDO Thread Lift Training is a CME-accredited certification program covering Level I and Level II PDO thread procedures for non-surgical face, neck, and...

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Scope of Practice by State

Where Physicians (MDs & DOs) Can Practice Procedural Medicine

MDs and DOs have independent procedural authority in all 50 states. The practical question is not whether you CAN perform the procedure, but whether you have the training, credentialing, and malpractice coverage specific to it.

Unrestricted Independent Practice — All 50 States
Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming
Please verify: While physicians have broad procedural authority, med spa ownership rules (corporate practice of medicine) and supervision requirements for delegated staff still vary significantly by state. Verify with your State Medical Board. This information is general guidance and should not be construed as legal advice.
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Scope of Practice

Career Paths & Legal Considerations

As a licensed physician (MD or DO), you have the broadest scope of practice in medicine — which means you can legally perform virtually every procedure taught at Empire once you've completed accredited training. Many physicians use Empire courses to launch specialty practices (med spas, pain clinics, wellness centers, weight loss programs) that operate on cash-pay models, significantly outperforming insurance-based revenue. Board certification is not required for most aesthetic, functional medicine, or pain management procedures — only proper training and competency.

Live Dates & Locations

Upcoming Training Dates for Physicians (MDs & DOs)

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What Empire Students Say

Hear from physicians (mds & dos) who trust Empire for hands-on medical training.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Physicians (MDs & DOs)

No. In the United States, there is no legal requirement for physicians to be board-certified in dermatology or plastic surgery to perform Botox, dermal fillers, or other aesthetic procedures. Any licensed physician can perform these procedures after completing accredited training. Empire's courses are designed to give physicians of all specialties — family medicine, internal medicine, OB/GYN, emergency medicine — the skills and confidence to safely offer aesthetic services.
Yes. Every course at Empire Medical Training is AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ accredited. Physicians earn CME credits that count toward state medical license renewal, specialty board maintenance of certification, and hospital credentialing.
Many Empire-trained physicians report adding $100,000 to $500,000+ in annual revenue by offering cash-pay aesthetic, pain management, or wellness services. The ROI depends on your practice structure, marketing, and service mix. Empire's Business & Marketing courses cover the practice-building side of launching new service lines.
Absolutely. Many physicians attend courses with their RNs, NPs, PAs, or medical assistants to ensure the entire team is trained on new procedures. Empire offers team registration discounts and membership programs that give your whole practice unlimited access to courses.
Aesthetic medicine is the most popular academy with physicians, followed by pain management (especially for orthopedic, family medicine, and PM&R physicians), functional medicine (especially for internal medicine and primary care), and cosmetic laser. Many physicians take courses across multiple academies to build diversified practices.

Specialty-Specific Training

Deep-Dive Into a Specific Academy

Already know which specialty you want? Jump directly to our academy-focused landing pages for physicians (mds & dos).

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Most Popular Courses

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8 CME Credits

Botox Training

Starting at $799

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8 CME Credits

Complete Dermal Filler Training

Starting at $799

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6.5 CME Credits

Platelet-Rich Plasma Training

Starting at $799

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7 CME Credits

PDO Thread Lift Training (Level I & II)

Starting at $799

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16 CME Credits

Cosmetic Laser Courses and Certification

Starting at $799

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8 CME Credits

Advanced Botulinum Toxin and Filler Training

Starting at $799

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Complete Facial Aesthetics

Starting at $799

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7.5 CME Credits

Anti-Aging (Modules I & II)

Starting at $799

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5 CME Credits

Physician Medical Weight Loss Training

Starting at $799

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8 CME Credits

Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses

Starting at $799

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