About Us — Medical Training International (MTI)
Medical Training International

About MTI

Founded in 2018, Medical Training International delivers competency-based surgical training programs that integrate advanced simulation technologies, motion analysis, and direct clinical exposure — validated by French University Diplomas and ECTS credits.

2018
Founded — Poitiers, France
100+ Surgeons / year
20 participants per session
DU Diploma + ECTS Credits
French university recognition
International Reach
France · Libya · MENA region
MTI Surgical Training — ABS Lab Poitiers
ABS Lab — University of Poitiers Anatomy, Biomechanics & Simulation Laboratory
2018 Year Founded
100+
Surgeons / yr
9+
Specialties
DU
Certified

Born from a
mission in Libya

In 2018, French medical institutions led by MTI organized training sessions for surgeons working in the main Libyan hospitals. Using innovative technologies — motion capture systems and the infused cadaveric model SimLife® — this first experience gave birth to Medical Training International.

MTI was created to develop and systematize training methods adapted to health workers who have limited access to continuous training and/or who are working in crisis contexts. Directed by Dr. J. Cau, MTI relies on the expertise of public and private health facilities, universities and research centers in France — particularly in Poitiers, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Marseille and Toulouse.

Today, MTI operates in partnership with the Sainte-Marguerite Group (10 hospitals, 1,400 beds, Toulon/Marseille) and the University of Poitiers, setting up peer-to-peer technical cooperation between French and international medical institutes.

Supporting health workers
in crisis contexts

MTI aims to support health workers and medical facilities in countries and cities in crisis, post-crisis and development — delivering world-class surgical education where it is needed most.

High-Level Surgical Training
For all hospital staff and all surgical specialties — general, laparoscopic, vascular, cardiac, neuro and more
Validated University Diploma (DU)
Training validated by a French university degree — recognized across Europe and by the Libyan Board of Medical Specialties
Hospital Evaluation & Technical Assistance
Assessment of hospital services and training needs — technical assistance for organization and reorganization of departments
International Patient Transfer
Organization of international patient transfers abroad in coordination with French and Libyan embassies

Our Competency-Based Approach

Assessment follows the four-phase MTI model, grounded in Fitts & Posner motor skill acquisition theory. Each phase builds on the previous to ensure complete surgical mastery.

01
Phase 1
Cognitive Phase
Acquisition of the basic gesture technique through structured theoretical and practical introduction
02
Phase 2
Contextual Phase
Acquisition of basic or advanced techniques in situational context — simulation and experimental surgery
03
Phase 3
Operational Phase
Acquisition of surgical operational strategies through cadaver training and live OR immersion
04
Phase 4
Retroactive Phase
Knowledge transmission, peer teaching, and continuous updating — Train the Trainers (TOT)
VICON Motion Capture
3D motion capture records and analyzes surgical gestures in real time. Trainees receive structured feedback based on objective kinematic indicators, enabling progressive mastery of complex technical skills.
SimLife® Cadaveric Models
Near-physiological tissue properties with pulsatile circulation and ventilation. Pulsatile vascular models and advanced synthetic anatomical models for laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery training.
Live OR Immersion
Direct exposure to live surgery in partner hospital operating rooms. Participants may scrub in, assist the operating surgeon, and engage in operative strategy discussions with the surgical team.

Our Academic Team

JC
⭐ Pedagogical Director
Dr. J. Cau
Vascular Surgery — Founder & Director
Hôpital Joseph Ducuing, Toulouse / MTI — Director of Medical Training International
JPR
JP. Richer
Digestive Surgery
CHU Poitiers
JPF
JP. Faure
Digestive Surgery
CHU Poitiers
PB
P. Benand
Digestive Surgery
Polyclinique de Poitiers (ELSAN)
SZ
S. Zeghloul
Solid Mechanics
UMR 6610, CNRS, Poitiers
PC
P. Corbi
Cardiovascular Surgery
CHU Poitiers
CJ
C. Jayle
Cardiothoracic Surgery
CHU Poitiers
FB
F. Bertin
Thoracic Surgery
CHU Limoges
MC
M. Coggia
Vascular Surgery
Hôpital Ambroise Paré (AP-HP), Paris
TH
T. Hauet
Experimental Surgery
INSERM U927, CHU Poitiers
CB
C. Breque
Anatomy Laboratory
ABS Lab, CHU Poitiers
Our Academic & Institutional Partners
University of Poitiers
Faculty of Medicine & Pharmaceutical Sciences — ABS Lab
CHU Poitiers
University Hospital of Poitiers — clinical partner
INSERM U927
Biochemistry & Experimental Surgery research unit
CNRS UMR 6610
Solid Mechanics Laboratory — motion analysis research
AP-HP Paris
Hôpital Ambroise Paré — vascular surgery partner
Sainte-Marguerite Group
10 hospitals · 1,400 beds · Toulon & Marseille
Libyan Board (LBMS)
Official professional recognition for Libyan specialists

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