Surgical Training Institute

The basis of Surgical Training Institute (STI) was founded more than 18 years ago by Professor Corneliu Dragomirescu MD. PhD and his enthusiastic young team. Catalin Copaescu MD, PhD and Florin Turcu MD, PhD were two of the most active founders of his team and all were driven purely by the desire to pass on their knowledge, keep doctors informed and teach them the latest techniques in laparoscopic surgery. Since 2012, all educational activities (courses, symposiums and clinical immersions) have been held in PONDERAS ACADEMIC HOSPITAL, and are addressed both to Romanian and foreign surgeons, willing to develop their skills in laparoscopic surgery and endoscopic techniques. So far, more than 2000 doctors have been certified in the training centres.

Today, Surgical Training Institute (STI) provides mobile trailers, provisioned as cost-effective professional education laboratories, staffed clinical research sites, and experiential marketing displays to the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. Our goal is to expand our client’s medical reach by engaging Medical Professionals and Patients where they live. We invested in their growth.

After several years of exploring opportunities in the bioskills space, Thrive Five made an investment in Surgical Training Institute (STI) in late 2021. With an active member on STI’s board, Thrive Five works with the company’s founder and management to develop strategy. Thrive Five’s contributions have focused on corporate finance and corporate development including financings, partnerships, and add-on acquisition opportunities.