Bariatrics is a quickly evolving field. It’s important that your surgeons and referring physicians have opportunities to network, learn new techniques, and earn continuing education credits.

Bariatric training and clinical education

Through our medical education program, we work with healthcare leaders, societies, and organizations to create and maintain the highest standards of healthcare quality through global collaboration. This training is designed to help clinicians provide innovative solutions and improve patient care.

Same-day bariatric surgery

Luminary Site Training Centers provide your surgeons with useful tools and training to help them maximize their same-day surgery practice. Luminary Site topics include:

  • Site of care guidebook to same day surgery
  • Safety and efficacy same day surgery study with SAGES
  • Payer and provider solutions support

Laparoscopic assisted robotic surgery (bedside or hybrid surgery)

Robotic surgery is attractive to patients and surgeons. However, key moments in the procedure may call for specialized laparoscopic tools. Surgical team training opportunities include: 

  • Critical moments and relevant technologies 
  • Surgical team communication
  • Safety and efficacy
  • Procedural setup, port placement, arm placement

Education grants

As part of our commitment to community, we offer clinical education grants to provide ongoing training opportunities. For more information and for legal requirements, contact PACE@medtronic.com.


Bariatric surgery training

This bariatric surgery training allows your surgeons to understand the appropriate care of the patient throughout the continuum of care through five robust courses including:

  • Duodenal switch and SADI-S
  • Sleeve gastrectomy
  • Roux-en-y gastric bypass
  • Revisional bariatric and metabolic
  • One-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) intervention
  • Courses are offered throughout the year. Contact your Medtronic sales representative for more information. 

Luminary sites bariatric program expansion 

As part of Bariatric Care Solutions, we offer exclusive Luminary Sites at top hospitals where surgeons can participate in discussions around program development to improve access to care for designated populations.

Integrated pharmacology

See how integrating your weight loss pharmacology and bariatric surgery programs can provide holistic support for your patients on their journey to better health.

Outpatient and ambulatory bariatrics

Discover how taking a comprehensive approach to outpatient and ambulatory bariatric surgery allows your facilities to maximize profits while giving patients the great outcomes they deserve.

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Diabesity programs and type 2 diabetes remission

The diabesity program looks to educate healthcare professionals on how to help patients with Type 2 diabetes to potentially reverse the trend. We do this through a multi-disciplinary approach that brings together the right support at every point in the patient’s weight-loss journey.

Diabesity symposium series

  • CME educational event
  • Multi-disciplinary faculty
  • PCP and other specialty participants

Diabesity/obesity therapy awareness program

  • Medtronic educational event
  • Surgeon speaker
  • PCP and other specialty participants