Dr. Bright Thompson MD., MSc., BSN-In Progress
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Medical Education leader with over 12 years of progressive experience designing, implementing, and optimizing education programs across interventional cardiology, radiology, anesthesia, and surgical specialties. Proven success delivering HCP-focused training aligned with adult learning theory, clinical workflows, and regulatory standards. Deep expertise in developing physician onboarding programs, managing faculty relationships, running procedural workshops, and supporting new medical technologies through education. Clinician-educator hybrid with strong EMR and MedTech background, ready to drive clinician engagement and elevate clinical outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Education Manager – Cardiovascular & Procedural Programs
Washington Regional Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Led the development of US-focused medical education programs for interventional cardiologists, radiologists, and GI specialists, leveraging Sonic Pressure Wave Therapy workflows.
- Designed peer-to-peer education programs, recruited and supported physician faculty, and created learning objectives aligned with Shockwave Medical’s clinical standards.
- Built interactive MST environments and customized simulation labs to replicate real-world procedures using IVL, ensuring accurate skill transfer and clinical relevance.
- Oversaw speaker onboarding, presentation development, and post-session evaluations to continuously improve educational impact.
Senior Medical Education Consultant – Cardiovascular Imaging & Optimization
Quebec Health Systems
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided advanced education support to radiology and cardiology divisions, including content updates for procedural imaging workflows.
- Developed CME-aligned training modules and coordinated with senior physicians to address procedural learning gaps using UPerform and Captivate.
- Acted as key liaison between IT and clinical staff to ensure educational content matched EHR and procedural updates.
- Provided recommendations for modification, development or improvement of educational programs as school board member.
- Implemented data-driven instruction practices by analyzing Providers performance trends and adjusting teaching methods accordingly to maximize results.
- Developed innovative assessment tools to evaluate Providers progress effectively while providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Enhanced curriculum quality by collaborating with colleagues and administrators to review and revise materials.
Principal Training Specialist – Surgical & Anesthesia Education Programs
Shriners Hospitals for Children
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Directed all orientation and procedural education programs for perioperative and anesthesia teams across multiple hospitals.
- Delivered customized eLearning and simulation-based education tied to OR safety and efficiency metrics.
- Partnered with senior educators and clinical informatics to keep materials aligned with best practices.
- Trained and mentored 5 new Provider Trainers hired to fulfill various roles.
Regional Medical Education Lead – Endovascular & Cardiovascular Interventions
Arrowhead Medical Center
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Spearheaded the expansion of localized physician education programs in cardiology and vascular surgery.
- Designed training blueprints for regional faculty events, managing speaker logistics, agendas, and post-event debriefs.
- Supported development of simulation scenarios, training scripts, and performance checklists.
Medical Education Program Manager – Multi-Specialty EMR Clinical Training
RWJ Barnabas | Aspirus | Beth Israel-Lahey
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Built and managed large-scale physician onboarding programs across cardiology, internal medicine, and oncology departments.
- Served as point of contact for speaker training and physician proficiency tracking, including post-training assessments and peer feedback systems.
- Facilitated interactive personalization labs to increase physician adoption of clinical decision support tools.
Senior Training Consultant – Epic Clinical & Procedural Education
Alberta Health Services
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Delivered virtual and on-site training in EpicCare Inpatient Orders and procedural workflows, especially for cardiovascular teams.
- Created custom education tracks for different provider roles, including fellows, RNs, and technologists.
- Supported operational leaders with clinical training metrics dashboards.
Physician Educator – Personalization & Clinical Optimization
Mayo Clinic
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Led physician optimization labs in internal medicine and surgical specialties.
- Coordinated with clinical informatics to redesign workflows based on real-time efficiency data.
- Developed a peer coaching system for EMR best practices.
Training Consultant – Pediatric Cardiovascular Imaging Education
Seattle Children’s Hospital
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Delivered training and educational materials for invasive and non-invasive pediatric echo and EP lab workflows.
- Served as lead for department-level physician education, including structured reporting and image interpretation.
Medical Informatics Educator – Academic Clinical Training
Mount Sinai Hospital / Icahn School of Medicine
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Developed Epic curriculum and managed onboarding for 100+ rotating medical students and residents.
- Supported implementation of cardiology and surgery-focused training blocks using simulation and EHR testing environments.
Clinical Education Consultant – Global MedTech & Academic Outreach
Dubai Healthcare Authority | Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore MD
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Developed medical device training strategies for interventional cardiology teams in Dubai and the U.S.
- Delivered classroom and bedside education tied to IVL adoption and invasive procedural workflows.
- Partnered with JHMI faculty to develop instructional design standards for medical education.
Adjunct Faculty – Medical Terminology & Healthcare Education
Carroll Community College and Community College Baltimore County
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Taught medical terminology and foundational clinical practices to nursing and allied health students.
- Taught Health Disparity Courses
- Taught Anatomy and Physiology
University of Lagos Teaching Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Practiced as a General Practitioner delivering primary and procedural care across medical and surgical services.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
University of Lagos
Lagos 07-2006
Master of Science - Global Clinical Trials and Pharmacovigilance Regulations
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA04-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Joyce University of Nursing And Health Sciences
Draper, UT12-2025
Skills
- HCP Medical Education Program Design
- Physician & Faculty Engagement Strategy
- Interventional Cardiology & Vascular Medicine
- Peer-to-Peer Education Facilitation
- Adult Learning Theory & Instructional Design
- Simulation Lab / Scenario-Based Education
- LMS Platforms: HealthStream, Cornerstone, UPerform, Amplifire
- Epic (Certified), Cerner, MEDITECH EMR Training
- Curriculum Development & Clinical Content Creation
- KOL Management & Speaker Development
- Training Metrics & Outcome Tracking
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Service improvements
- Recruiting and interviewing
- Relationship management
- Staff development
- Educational technology
- Performance assessment
- Educational leadership
- Training facilitation
Timeline
Medical Education Manager – Cardiovascular & Procedural Programs
Washington Regional Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Senior Medical Education Consultant – Cardiovascular Imaging & Optimization
Quebec Health Systems
06.2023 - 01.2024
Principal Training Specialist – Surgical & Anesthesia Education Programs
Shriners Hospitals for Children
10.2022 - 06.2023
Regional Medical Education Lead – Endovascular & Cardiovascular Interventions
Arrowhead Medical Center
01.2022 - 10.2022
Medical Education Program Manager – Multi-Specialty EMR Clinical Training
RWJ Barnabas | Aspirus | Beth Israel-Lahey
03.2020 - 01.2022
Senior Training Consultant – Epic Clinical & Procedural Education
Alberta Health Services
10.2019 - 03.2020
Physician Educator – Personalization & Clinical Optimization
Mayo Clinic
07.2019 - 10.2019
Training Consultant – Pediatric Cardiovascular Imaging Education
Seattle Children’s Hospital
04.2019 - 07.2019
Medical Informatics Educator – Academic Clinical Training
Mount Sinai Hospital / Icahn School of Medicine
07.2018 - 04.2019
Clinical Education Consultant – Global MedTech & Academic Outreach
Dubai Healthcare Authority | Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore MD
01.2015 - 01.2018
Adjunct Faculty – Medical Terminology & Healthcare Education
Carroll Community College and Community College Baltimore County
01.2008 - 01.2015
University of Lagos Teaching Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2008
M.D. - Medicine
University of Lagos
Master of Science - Global Clinical Trials and Pharmacovigilance Regulations
Temple University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Joyce University of Nursing And Health Sciences
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