Our Learning Solutions

“I am a psychologist by training and worked as a medical device product specialist for 10 years before joining Terumo 11 years ago, working first as a sales representative and then as a clinical specialist. For me, education is a profound calling. It’s about making a tangible impact in healthcare and in the real world – in ways that are relevant to patients’ lives. Through Terumo’s education programs, we have accelerated the shift from femoral to radial access in Mexico, which has enabled same-day discharge, better outcomes, and reduced risks for patients. When we put devices in the hands of these doctors for the first time, we are empowering them to provide improved care and, by extension, improving their patients’ quality of life. We are continually developing enhanced training tools that closely simulate real-life scenarios and innovating training content to stay current with medical advances.”

Carlos Arroyo

Professional and Clinical Education

Terumo Latin America Corporation          
Mexico

“I currently work as a senior field clinical specialist at Terumo, training healthcare professionals (HCPs) in cardiac catheterization. Training HCPs is a vital form of social contribution that directly impacts the health and well-being of individuals and communities, improving the quality of healthcare services and potentially saving lives.  
Our training programs support the professional development of healthcare practitioners, with wide-ranging beneficial impacts including skill improvement, increased confidence, and enhanced work efficiency that ultimately enhance patient care and safety. Effective training also contributes to the overall sustainability of the healthcare system because well-trained HCPs are better equipped to handle challenges such as pandemics, emergencies, and the changing healthcare needs of patients and communities.  
Training healthcare providers represents a commitment to improving healthcare quality and ensuring HCPs are well-prepared to meet evolving needs, thereby increasing the resilience of the healthcare system and contributing to the overall health of society.”

Leonardo Arias Cardona

Senior Field Clinical Specialist

Terumo Latin America Corporation     
Colombia

“I am a medical doctor and biomedical engineer with more than 13 years of experience specializing in aortic and endovascular management. Our team offers indispensable innovation in medical training through simulation and training programs. Not only do these programs enhance skills and reduce complications, but they also strengthen reflective and critical thinking – ultimately leading to greater success in procedures.
At our facility, we provide a range of training programs tailored to different levels of expertise. We place our users into three categories: basic, medium, and advanced. By doing so, we ensure each participant receives training appropriate for their knowledge and experience.
In addition to our training programs, we actively promote interaction between worldwide key opinion leaders and heavy users, as well as local experts. This allows for the invaluable exchange of experiences and the opportunity to learn new skills from one another.
Our commitment to developing innovative solutions extends beyond training. We are constantly striving to solve today’s problems in the field using cutting-edge approaches. We have much more to offer and are excited to continue providing our clients with groundbreaking results that meet their needs.”

Elfego Eduardo Ocadiz Cedeño

Clinical Specialist

Terumo Medical de Mexico S.A. de C.V.
Mexico

“I am a clinical perfusionist with over 17 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery services. I have worked as a clinical specialist for the cardiovascular line at Terumo Colombia Andina S.A.S. (TCA) since 2020, developing educational and academic activities for associates within TCA and Terumo Latin America Corporation, as well as hospital clinicians in Colombia and the Andean region. Education and the delivery of clinical and academic tools is fundamental to patients receiving the best therapies and the best technologies in surgical interventions. Our training activities specifically focus on clinical simulations, which allow healthcare professionals (HCPs) to obtain skills and evaluate the impact of Terumo technologies in patient care. 
I also understand the needs of HCPs from my own clinical experience. I can put myself in their shoes, which helps me build trusting relationships and resolve their concerns. I focus on providing solutions that allow HCPs to attain the best clinical results in their daily practice.”

Sofia Cardona Restrepo

Clinical Specialist of the Cardiovascular Line

Terumo Colombia Andina S.A.S.    
Colombia

“I joined Terumo India in April 2022 after extensive experience working as a clinical perfusionist, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation systems and perfusion product specialist, and transcatheter aortic valve implantation therapy manager. I utilize my clinical experience in the simulation-based training we offer. This training fosters practical expertise, improves work efficiency, and equips healthcare professionals to excel in dynamic real-world situations. It greatly affects participants, elevating their skills, instilling confidence, and enhancing their decision-making abilities. Simulation-based training is therefore a commitment to societal progress. It contributes to career development and helps improve patient outcomes which, in turn, benefit society as a whole.  
These are some of the many ways simulation-based training is deeply impactful. We have many plans for future simulation-based training, including for regional trainers and healthcare professionals, adding new training tools, and potentially using virtual and augmented reality for training on existing and immersive technologies.”

Sohan Singh Kiroula

Clinical Perfusionist

Terumo India Private Limited     
India

“I view training as a powerful tool to empower colleagues and foster their career development. While the impact may vary from one trainee to another, my general aim is to elevate their skills and knowledge about the products for which I provide instruction. I aspire to give them deeper comprehension of the subject matter, enabling them to perform more effectively and confidently in their roles. This, in turn, will bolster their self-assurance when working in the field and have a meaningful impact on their professional lives.       
Training and the methods of delivering it are constantly evolving. Training requires the ability to effectively communicate, engage with, and adapt to the diverse needs of learners. I am committed to investing in the development of my teaching and facilitation skills to excel as a trainer because I want to positively influence people’s professional lives.”

Hermine Wouters

EMEA Commercial Training Manager

Terumo BCT Europe N.V.         
Belgium

“I have more than 30 years of experience in the medical device industry. I strive to model professionalism while imparting knowledge in trainings to help others achieve success. One physician told me recently that I had helped him save the life of a patient! There is no higher compliment, and it illustrates what training makes possible.    
Trainings allow healthcare professionals (HCPs) in different professional roles and with different levels of experience to come together and learn from each other. I had the privilege of learning from pioneers in neuroendovascular surgery, and I value sharing my knowledge and experience with other HCPs. I am confident that these interactions, made possible through the framework of training, lead to the creation of new ideas and solutions. I will continue enhancing participant engagement with this in mind, ensuring our trainings serve to increase knowledge and foster collaboration.”

Lucie Thibault, Pharm.D.

Senior Director, Professional Affairs and Clinical Education

MicroVention Inc.          
California, U.S.A.

For 17 years, I've dedicated myself to being an Instructional Design & Development Specialist at Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies. My role is crucial in ensuring that patients receive the necessary care for their diseases. I focus on designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating effective training solutions for blood donors and healthcare professionals.
Creating impactful training begins with a thorough analysis. This involves understanding business needs, defining learner outcomes, measuring performance changes, identifying success criteria, and addressing post-training factors for effective application. Without detailed analysis, the likelihood of achieving training goals is reduced. Furthermore, evaluation is vital post-training. Comparing pre- and post-training business data demonstrates impact and reveals improvement opportunities. Gathering feedback through surveys and conversations provides valuable insights into alignment with individual characteristics and roles.
A significant future focus of my training activities will be the release of materials to support customers for new products which will help improve outcomes in the medical field.

Thomas Keables

Instructional Design & Development Specialist

Terumo BCT, Inc.
Colorado, U.S.A.

“Trainings allow participants to practice, learn, and network with peers and key opinion leaders (KOLs) to improve their skills and confidence. A great example of this is when Terumo participated in a leading interventional cardiology congress in my country. We set up a training village with several stations providing simulation-based learning for attendees, including entry site management, ST-elevation myocardial infarction, bifurcations, and complex coronary intervention through radial. Our program offered both ad-hoc sessions and scheduled workshops with KOLs. This illustrates the impact of Terumo’s academic initiatives for physicians.    
Knowledge is alive when it’s shared, and when you can improve clinical outcomes, it’s so much more meaningful.”

Eduardo Estrada

Field Clinical Specialists

Terumo Medical de Mexico S.A. de C.V.  
Mexico