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Medical Malpractice: 
Advanced Survival Training For Physicians
November 4-5, 2004
Radisson University Hotel, Orlando, Florida
Executive Summary
Medical Malpractice: Intensive Survival Training For Physicians is essential training for any physician who is currently being sued or is at risk for being sued over the course of his or her career. It is a must-attend event for all physicians. On day one, physician attendees will learn advanced risk management techniques, the law and procedure that govern malpractice claims, the critical laws governing malpractice insurance, and how to protect assets from seizure by plaintiffs and their attorneys. On day two, physicians will be immersed in the medical malpractice case and will participate in intensive workshops to make them more effective witnesses on their own behalf. Attendees will also learn what makes a malpractice jury tick, how they can best assist counsel, when it is the proper time to settle, and how plaintiff and defense counsel evaluate and litigate malpractice cases.

Medical Malpractice: Intensive Survival Training For Physicians is two intense days of interactive learning with the objective of helping physicians survive a current or future claim of medical malpractice. The program is taught by a knowledgeable and experienced faculty and features numerous examples and hands-on demonstrations. Included in each registration is breakfast and lunch with faculty each day and a detailed seminar manual.

Learning Objectives
At the completion of this course physicians will be able to:
  • Be more effective witnesses in their own defense
  • List multiple simple and effective techniques to better manage malpractice risk
  • Explain the laws and procedures that govern malpractice cases
  • Understand what persuades malpractice jurors and how those jurors make decisions
  • List multiple techniques to protect assets from seizure as a result of a lost lawsuit
  • Understand their rights and responsibilities under professional liability insurance policies
  • Describe how the plaintiff and defense lawyers evaluate and litigate malpractice cases
  • List the many factors to consider in deciding whether or not to settle a case and how much to settle for
  • Describe how to effectively work with defense counsel and insurer

Here's what your colleagues have to say about this course:

"Excellent ­ real-world stuff"

"Informative, practical, useful information"

"Very well done"

"Real life ­ not just theory"

"Great job"

Faculty

Kenneth I. Kolpan, Esq. is a highly accomplished trial lawyer whose practice concentrates in medical malpractice and traumatic brain injury litigation. Mr. Kolpan has over 30 years experience in the practice of law. He has lectured extensively and his publications include "Medicolegal Aspects Of Head Injury" and "Traumatic Brain Damage: Damages, Rehabilitation, and Litigation Issues." In addition to his law practice, Mr. Kolpan was an Assistant Professor at Tufts University School Of Medicine, Medical-Legal Editor of the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation and Co-Chairperson of the Brain Injury Association's Trial Lawyer's Conference.

James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq. is a former trial lawyer with experience in defense and plaintiff personal injury law and insurance law. He currently serves as Vice-President and General Counsel of SEAK, Inc. Mr. Mangraviti received his B.A. degree in mathematics summa cum laude from Boston College and his J.D. degree cum laude from Boston College Law School. His publications include the texts Writing and Defending Your Expert Report: The Step-by-Step Guide with Models, The Comprehensive Forensic Services Manual: The Essential Resource for All Experts, The Independent Medical Evaluation Report: A Step-by-Step Guide with Models, How to Excel During Cross-Examination: Techniques for Experts that Work, The Successful Physician Negotiator: How to Get What You Deserve, SEAK Law School For Physicians: Seminar Reference Manual, and How To Excel During Depositions: Techniques For Experts that Work. Mr. Mangraviti has trained hundreds of physicians across the United States and Canada.

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