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Changing How Medicine Talks About Litigation
Dr. Gita Pensa has partnered with the organizations shaping the conversation around medical malpractice, physician resilience, and litigation education— from emergency departments to Emmy-winning television, national press, and institutional podiums.
Press & Publications
National coverage of Dr. Pensa's work and perspective.
TIME MAGAZINE
Mar 31,2023
The Unspoken Reason Why Many Doctors Are Quitting
Featured for her candid insights into the hidden challenges driving healthcare professionals out of the field — burnout, systemic failures, and the emotional toll of malpractice litigation.
TV, Film & Documentary
Bringing physician litigation stories to mainstream and educational audiences.
THE PITT SEASON 2 OFFICIAL PODCAST
Mar 13, 2026
The Pitt — Season 2 Consultant (HBO Max)
Dr. Pensa consulted on Season 2, Episode 10 of HBO Max's Emmy-winning hit, where a malpractice lawsuit becomes part of the storyline. She shared insight into how litigation impacts providers and why preparation, education, and support are essential.
THE NOCTURNISTS / DOCUMENTARY
Jun 22, 2024
A World of Hurt: How Medical Malpractice Fails Everyone
Dr. Pensa is featured in this award-winning short documentary examining the devastating impact of medical malpractice on patients, doctors, and society — through three powerful personal stories and expert commentary.Â
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PBS — FATAL FLAWS
Doctor, You've Been Served (and Not In a Dance-Off): Part One
Dr. Pensa shares her personal 12-year litigation journey in this compelling PBS feature, bringing attention to the profound emotional and professional toll malpractice cases have on physicians.
Podcast Appearances
Featured guest on leading medical and healthcare podcasts.
HOW I DOCTOR WITH DR. GRAHAM WALKER
Surviving Medicine's Hidden Trauma
Dr. Pensa discusses the day she was served, years in court, and how that experience reshaped her mission — from defensive medicine to the isolation lawsuits create.
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THE INTENTIONAL WITH SHARON L. STEIN, MD
Medical Malpractice, Grief & Growth with Dr. Gita Pensa
Drawing on her 12-year legal saga involving two jury trials, Dr. Pensa shares a story of trauma, resilience, and transformation — challenging the conventional wisdom of "don't talk about it."
RAPID RISK REVIEW
A Conversation with Dr. Gita Pensa: Litigation Stress and Physician Burnout
An exploration of the psychological and physical effects of litigation stress, the cultural stigma surrounding it, and the changing public perception of physicians.
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DR. BRADLEY BLOCK — PHYSICIANS' GUIDE TO DOCTORING
Fighting Back: How Doctors Can Take Control in a Malpractice Battle
Practical guidelines for defending yourself with confidence and clarity during depositions and trials, including two essential goals every physician should bring into a deposition.
THE GLAUCOMFLECKEN PODCAST
Litigation in Medicine with Emergency Physician Dr. Gita Pensa
Dr. Pensa joins the Glaucomfleckens to talk about the process of being sued as a doctor, the jury picking process, and the psychology behind how juries perceive physicians.Â
BACKTABLE ENT — DR. JULIE WEI
Coaching Physicians Through the Stress of Malpractice Litigation
After enduring a 12-year malpractice lawsuit, Dr. Pensa explains why she became a physician coach focused on helping doctors maintain wellness through litigaton.Â
THE CENTER FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION
When Good Doctors Get Sued — Risk Management Monthly
Drawing on research from The Upside of Stress, Dr. Pensa explores how education, connection, and mindset can transform litigation stress into post-traumatic growth.
DR. DIKE DRUMMOND — STOP PHYSICIAN BURNOUT
Malpractice Litigation and Burnout
A conversation on litigation as a hidden driver of physician burnout and what colleagues, institutions, and individuals can do about it.
DR. TARANG PATEL
Doctor Money Matters, Episode 61
An in-depth conversation about lawsuits in medicine and their personal impact — described by the host as "a must-listen, Serial-style podcast, extremely well done."
EM:RAP
Litigation and Stress, Parts 1 & 2
Two-part feature exploring the litigation experience and stress management strategies for emergency medicine physicians.Â
Speaking Engagements
Keynotes, conferences, and CME programs across medicine, law, and insurance.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY ASSOCIATION — PHILADELPHIA
May 14, 2026
Guiding Providers to Become Powerful Witness for Better Claim Outcomes
Joining Beth Cushing and Suzanne Ducey Blundi to discuss win-win strategies that better support insured clinicians and lead to stronger claim outcomes.Â
NEVADA PAW SOCIETY & NVMAÂ
March 18, 2026
Doctors, Litigation, and Board Investigations
A joint webinar exploring what human and veterinary medicine can teach each other about navigating professional complaints, investigatons, and lawsuits.
RADIOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA
Dec 1, 2025
RSNA 2025 — AAWR Sponsored Speaker
Sponsored speaker for the American Association for Women in Radiology at the RSNA annual conference.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY ASSOCIATIONÂ
Nov 2025
How Insurers Can Assist with Provider Wellbeing
Dr. Pensa challenged the norm of treating defendant wellbeing as secondary — urging insurers and defense teams to make provider wellbeing a central priority in litigation.Â
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY ASSOCIATIONÂ
2024
Keynote Speaker — AAEM Scientific Assembly
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
Sept 2024
American Bar Association — Health Law Section HDI Conference
Featured Partnerships
CURI
Mar 3, 2026
Curi Litigation Education Partnership
Curi partners with Dr. Pensa to support physicians with the insight, preparation, and confidence needed to navigate litigation effectively — and even grow through the process.
Interested in Collaborating?
Whether you're producing a podcast, planning a conference, or building a litigation education program for your insured providers — Dr. Pensa would love to hear from you.
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