EPISODE · Oct 21, 2025 · 13 MIN
169 | Your First Training Hire: Traits, Timing, and Pitfalls
from TrainSmart: The Medical Device Educators’ Podcast · host Cumby Consulting
As you grow and scale out of early start-up mode, there will come a time to hire an internal training department. But when? And who? This week, Liz and Rachel break down the interview with Heather Ramsey diving into what to look for in an internal training team. They cover key qualities to prioritize, the differences between hiring from MedDevice vs. L&D, and how consultants can help bridge the gap and get your internal team up and running. In 2025, we're embarking on a MedDevice Training Journey: From clinical trials to standard of care. Join us all year long as we explore training at each stage of the product life cycle.Need help developing your clinical trial training strategies? Contact us at [email protected] Resources:Heather Ramsey Interview Subscribe to our newsletter to hear more about the journey from clinical trials to standard of care! Click here to subscribe! Connect with us on LinkedIn: Cumby ConsultingRachel MedeirosLiz CumbyAbout Cumby Consulting: Cumby Consulting’s team of professionals deliver innovative MedTech training services for physicians, sales representatives, teaching faculty, key opinion leaders and clinical development teams. Whether you need a complete training system developed to deliver revenue sooner or a discrete training program for a specific meeting, Cumby Consulting will deliver highly strategic, efficient programs with uncompromising standards of quality.
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As you grow and scale out of early start-up mode, there will come a time to hire an internal training department. But when? And who? This week, Liz and Rachel break down the interview with Heather Ramsey diving into what to look for in an internal training team. They cover key qualities to prioritize, the differences between hiring from MedDevice vs. L&D, and how consultants can help bridge the gap and get your internal team up and running. In 2025, we're embarking on a MedDevice Training Journey: From clinical trials to standard of care. Join us all year long as we explore training at each stage of the product life cycle.Need help developing your clinical trial training strategies? Contact us at [email protected] Resources:Heather Ramsey Interview Subscribe to our newsletter to hear more about the journey from clinical trials to standard of care! Click here to subscribe! Connect with us on LinkedIn: Cumby ConsultingRachel MedeirosLiz CumbyAbout Cumby Consulting: Cumby Consulting’s team of professionals deliver innovative MedTech training services for physicians, sales representatives, teaching faculty, key opinion leaders and clinical development teams. Whether you need a complete training system developed to deliver revenue sooner or a discrete training program for a specific meeting, Cumby Consulting will deliver highly strategic, efficient programs with uncompromising standards of quality.
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