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Get Certified, Trained, and Connected with the Industry
From industry recognized programs to graduate support and career services, we provide the training, resources and connections to prepare students for rewarding and impactful careers in medical device sales.
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Over 4,800 MSC graduates placed, with compensation averaged according to the 2021 MedReps Salary Survey.
ONLINE
10-Week Program TotalOrtho
DALLAS, TX
10-Week Program TotalOrtho+
ONLINE
10-Week Program TotalOrtho
HOUSTON, TX
10-Week Program TotalOrtho+
We Prepare Our Graduates to Excel
Our graduates gain the skills and knowledge to excel in this competitive yet rewarding industry. To ensure they stand out from experienced sales reps, our industry-aligned programs help students build:
Medical Knowledge
Our programs are led by industry-experienced instructors and combine hands-on surgical training with virtual reality. Our students build their medical vocabulary, knowledge of anatomy, and confidence in reading X-rays to better communicate and guide medical professionals before and during procedures.
Marketing and Sales Training
Once students build their medical knowledge, we teach them how to make and close a deal. We teach our students how to create 30-, 60-, and 90-day business plans so they know their next steps before graduation.
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Industry Connections
Breaking into the medical device sales industry relies on having the right connections. Students at Medical Sales College network with Instructors, Executives, and many industry guest speakers, instantly creating a network of people they can leverage for decades to come. Our hiring platform instantly connects graduates to over 2,100 hiring managers.
Placement Services
Our graduates benefit from exclusive access to ZeroFee Recruiting, our innovative placement service platform, where they can create profiles that make them directly visible to 2,100+ hiring managers at the top medical device companies, ensuring they are the top choice for hiring managers nationwide.
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A comprehensive learning environment with in-person instruction & weekly hands-on saw bone labs. Covers orthopedic specialties, advanced sales, and market dynamics.
Full-time: 10-week commitment, 35-40 hours/week
Tuition: $19,495
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This 10 week online program offers immersive exposure to every specialty — from spine & extremities, to sports medicine & trauma.
Online: 10-week commitment, 20 hours/week
Tuition: $14,495
Which program is right for me?
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| In-Person TotalOrtho+ Program | Online TotalOrtho Program |
|---|---|
| 225 hours | 200 contact hours |
| 10 weeks on campus | 9 weeks online + 1 week in Atlanta |
| $19,495 tuition, all inclusive pricing for curriculum and instruction | $14,495 tuition, all inclusive pricing for curriculum and instruction |
| TotalOrtho+ is a 10-week, in-person program designed for aspiring and seasoned professionals seeking to master orthopedic medical sales. The program provides a comprehensive, experiential learning environment with in-person classroom instruction and weekly hands-on saw bone labs. The curriculum covers orthopedic specialties, advanced sales techniques, and market dynamics. The program also includes strategic career development, such as business plan writing, interview skills, and access to a year-long post-graduation career placement service. | TotalOrtho is a 10-week hybrid program designed for aspiring and seasoned professionals seeking to master orthopedic medical sales. The program delivers 9 weeks of online synchronous and asynchronous instruction, including virtual reality (VR) training. It culminates in a mandatory final week of in-person, hands-on saw bone instruction. Led by industry experts, the curriculum covers orthopedic specialties, advanced sales techniques, and market dynamics. Graduates receive a year-long post-graduation career placement service. |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent required | High School Diploma or Equivalent required |
| Students are required to have access to VR Headset |
Medical Device Sales FAQ
How difficult is it to get hired as a medical device sales representative without previous experience?
MSI specializes in helping non-traditional candidates, those without prior medical device experience, launch successful careers in medical device sales. With an impressive 82% placement rate, most graduates secure employment within 90 days of completing the program.
*Job placement rate calculated as of January 1, 2025 by dividing the total number of placed graduates from currently active programs by the total number of graduates from currently active programs.
Does tuition need to be paid up front?
A $500 deposit is needed to secure a spot in most courses. Full tuition payment is due a minimum of 30 days before the start of class.
How are the online classes structured?
The program delivers 9 weeks of online synchronous and asynchronous instruction, including virtual reality (VR) training. It culminates in a mandatory final week of in-person, hands-on saw bone instruction.
What will I learn in the program?
By the end of a program, students will have acquired skills relating to:
- Vocabulary
- Anatomy
- Biomechanics
- Pathology
- Surgical Procedures
- Surgical Products
- Operating Room Protocol
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Surgeon Profiling
- Product Differentiation
- Mapping the Sales Call
- Competitive Profiling
- Initiating Conversations
- Moving the Sales Forward
- 30-60-90 Day Business Plans
- Territory Development
- Repetitive Role-Play Scenarios
In just weeks, graduates form a comprehensive understanding of their specialization and what it takes to succeed in medical device sales. More importantly, they develop the confidence to have meaningful, high-value conversations with their surgeon customers.
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Ventures programs are non-credit professional and workforce training programs offered through Texas Woman’s University (TWU), either independently or in collaboration with external organizations.
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