For the Defense: A Survival Guide in the Age of the Nuclear Verdict

May 15, 2026

A review of medical malpractice law and an update on the current malpractice landscape.

Target Audience

Physicians 
Residents
Medical Students
Advanced Practice Providers
Nurses
Patient Safety Officers
Risk Managers 

Learning Objectives

1) To review the basics of medical malpractice tort law
2) To review best practices in the face of actual or potential litigation
3) To review available resources for practitioners involved in litigation

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 5.75 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 5.75 Attendance
Course opens: 
03/27/2026
Course expires: 
05/29/2026
Event starts: 
05/15/2026 - 8:00am EDT
Event ends: 
05/15/2026 - 3:00pm EDT
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Passavant Hospital Foundation Conference Center and Theater at Cumberland Woods Village
Allison Park, PA
United States


In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
 

Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity

Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 5.75 contact hours.

Other Healthcare Professionals: Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity. 

Available Credit

  • 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 5.75 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 5.75 Attendance
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** Credit(s) must be claimed within 10 days after activity start date. Credit(s) will not be awarded after this date. **