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"On behalf of the whole crew at the conference, thank you for a stunning and memorable presentation. There was an unmistakable groundswell of wonder at your courage, vulnerability, and honesty in telling your heartrending, painful, and hopeful personal tale…the presentation was a model of the courage and honesty we hope to instill in our trainees and develop in ourselves at every step of career — especially when we encounter the inevitable unfortunate events and mistakes that are inherent to our work."

— BT, Conference Organizer

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What Dr. Pensa Offers

Keynote Addresses, Grand Rounds Lectures & Workshops

FOR PHYSICIAN GROUPS, LEGAL ORGANIZATIONS, INSURANCE CARRIERS, AND HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

Dr. Pensa delivers dynamic, inspiring presentations that combine personal experience, evidence-based strategies, and actionable insights. Her talks address the critical intersection of physician wellbeing, litigation stress, and professional resilience.

Keynote addresses
Grand rounds lectures
Insurance team convenings
Hospital system retreats
Conference presentations
Coaching workshops
Peer support program development

Featured Media

"A World of Hurt: How Medical Malpractice Fails Everyone"

Dr. Pensa's expertise is featured in this award-winning short documentary film, now freely streaming from PBS. The film explores the systemic failures in medical malpractice litigation and its impact on physicians, patients, and the healthcare system.

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What Organizers & Attendees Say

Dr. Pensa’s session on self-coaching strategies to manage litigation stress was one of the highlights of our conference. Dr. Pensa is a dynamic and compelling speaker who shared concrete strategies and insights on how to navigate this ‘taboo’ topic. Attendees commented that what they learned can be applied to many stressful life situations. Highly recommend her as a speaker for any medical conference! 

 

 — Dr. Suzanne Schmidt, FemInPEM Conference organizer

 

 

“As an ob/gyn, litigation has always been a fear of mine. The stress of a bad outcome is bad enough. But a lawsuit on top of that? I remember an anesthesiologist who took her life after a lawsuit. She had written a book about the case and I remember reading it, crying, and understanding why she had taken her life. The guilt. The lack of control. The isolation…
Dr. Pensa shared her darkest moments with a room full of strangers. I thank her for this vulnerability. Her story was powerful and Dr. Pensa is an engaging speaker. I did not expect to walk away from this talk feeling empowered, but that is how I felt. Her personal experience and perspective helped me see that there are tools and resources that are available. There is a way to survive a lawsuit without it ruining or taking away your life.”

 

 — YL, M.D., OB/GYN physician
"Thank you so much again for sharing your story and a truly inspirational talk - everyone was riveted…Everyone came up to me and told me how it was perhaps the most inspirational hour talk they ever heard."

 

  — EJ, physician and conference organizer

 

 

 

 

 

Speaker Feedback

What Organizers & Attendees Say

Dr. Pensa’s session on self-coaching strategies to manage litigation stress was one of the highlights of our conference. Dr. Pensa is a dynamic and compelling speaker who shared concrete strategies and insights on how to navigate this ‘taboo’ topic. Attendees commented that what they learned can be applied to many stressful life situations. Highly recommend her as a speaker for any medical conference! 

 

 — Dr. Suzanne Schmidt, FemInPEM Conference organizer

 

“As an ob/gyn, litigation has always been a fear of mine. The stress of a bad outcome is bad enough. But a lawsuit on top of that? I remember an anesthesiologist who took her life after a lawsuit. She had written a book about the case and I remember reading it, crying, and understanding why she had taken her life. The guilt. The lack of control. The isolation…
Dr. Pensa shared her darkest moments with a room full of strangers. I thank her for this vulnerability. Her story was powerful and Dr. Pensa is an engaging speaker. I did not expect to walk away from this talk feeling empowered, but that is how I felt. Her personal experience and perspective helped me see that there are tools and resources that are available. There is a way to survive a lawsuit without it ruining or taking away your life.”

 

 — YL, M.D., OB/GYN physician
"Thank you so much again for sharing your story and a truly inspirational talk - everyone was riveted…Everyone came up to me and told me how it was perhaps the most inspirational hour talk they ever heard."

 

  — EJ, physician and conference organizer
Virtual Lectures Are Impactful, Too!

Dr. Pensa delivers engaging virtual presentations to large academic departments and organizations. Recent feedback from a large academic OB/GYN department Grand Rounds presentation confirms that virtual presentations maintain the same impact and engagement as in-person events.

  •  Reach geographically dispersed audiences
  •  Flexible scheduling
  •  High engagement and interaction
  •  Same transformative impact as in-person
In-Person Keynotes & Workshops

Dr. Pensa's in-person presentations create powerful, memorable experiences. Her dynamic delivery, vulnerability, and authenticity create deep connection with audiences.

  •  Personal connection and energy
  •  Q&A and discussion opportunities
  •  Networking opportunities
  •  Maximum impact and retention

Ready to Book Dr. Pensa for Your Event?

Contact us about keynote addresses, workshops, grand rounds lectures, or custom presentations for your organization.

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