A condition of your coverage with the Trust is annual attendance at a Trust-sponsored educational program. Trust-sponsored educational programs include Lectures on medical-legal topics and UPG and UVA Community Health Orientations. Lectures and Orientations will be held at varying times and locations throughout the academic year.
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As a new provider, you must attend a one-hour Trust orientation within your first academic year. Trust orientation can only be attended once for credit, and you cannot attend a lecture instead of this orientation requirement, nor can you attend an orientation instead of a lecture requirement. Orientations are staggered throughout the academic year to accommodate your schedule best. 

All 2026 Orientations by Zoom (clinicians will receive an email with a link) & In-Person at Pinn Hall (G1 & G2)

* All 2027 Orientations by Zoom Only

Wed, August 26, 2026  12:00 - 1:00 pm 

*Tues, Jan 12, 2027          12:00 - 1:00 pm 

Mon, September 14, 2026 12:00 - 1:00 pm

*Thurs, February 18, 2027      12:00 - 1:00 pm

Mon, October 12, 2026    12:00 - 1:00 pm

*Tues, March 23, 2027        12:00 - 1:00 pm

 

Wed, November 18, 2026      12:00 - 1:00 pm

*Wed, April 21, 2027        12:00 - 1:00 pm

New for Fiscal Year 2027: Some Trust Lectures will be in-person-only or virtual-only; see below for details. 

All eligible clinicians will receive an email approximately one week prior to each lecture date with registration instructions (including the Zoom link, if applicable). 

2026/2027 PLT EDUCATIONAL LECTURE SERIES:

 

“Artificial Intelligence, Radiology & Liability”

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

5:30-6:30 PM

Michael Bernstein, M.D.; Associate Professor, Brown University, Warren Alpert Medical School, Department of Radiology 

In-Person Only: Old Medical School Auditorium

 

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“Understanding Your Piedmont Liability Trust Coverage & An Update on the Virginia Medical Malpractice Cap”

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:00-8:00 AM

Bruce Gehle, J.D., CEO, PLT

In-Person & Virtual: Pinn Hall Auditorium

 

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“Workshop & Introduction to Depositions”

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:00-6:00 PM - 2 Hours Total (CME 2 Hours)

Rachel G.H. Horvath, J.D., Claims & Litigation Counsel & Noelle Quam, J.D., Legal Services Counsel, PLT and Marc A. Peritz, J.D., Flora Pettit

In-Person Only: Piedmont Liability Trust Office, 1020 Ednam Center 

*Attendance is limited to 15; please email Tammy Tuthill (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) to reserve a spot.

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“Understanding Your Piedmont Liability Trust Coverage & An Update on the Virginia Medical Malpractice Cap”

Tuesday, January 19, 2027

Time: 12:00-1:00 PM

Bruce Gehle, J.D., CEO, PLT

In-Person & Virtual: Pinn Hall Auditorium

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“Workshop & Introduction to Depositions”

Thursday, January 21, 2027

4:00-6:00 PM - 2 Hours Total (CME 2 Hours)

Rachel G.H. Horvath, J.D., Claims & Litigation Counsel & Noelle Quam, J.D., Legal Services Counsel, PLT and Marc A. Peritz, J.D., Flora Pettit

In-Person Only: Piedmont Liability Trust Office, 1020 Ednam Center 

Attendance is limited to 15; please email Tammy Tuthill (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) to reserve a spot. 

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"Litigation War Stories"

Tuesday, February 9, 2027

7:00-8:00 AM

Byron Mitchell, J.D., and Jodi Simopoulos, J.D., Mitchell, Simopoulos & Fattoum PLLC

In-Person Only: Pinn Hall Auditorium

 

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"Benefits & Pitfalls of Documentation in Litigation"

Wednesday, March 3, 2027

7:00-8:00 AM

Susan Mitchell, J.D., and Matt Banks, J.D., River City Trial Solutions 

In-Person & Virtual: ERC - Room B

 

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"Understanding Your PLT Coverage & An Update on the Virginia Medical Malpractice Cap"

Monday, March 15, 2027

5:00-6:00 PM

Bruce D. Gehle, J.D., CEO, PLT

In-Person & Virtual: Pinn Hall Auditorium

 

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"Risk Management & Legal Services Update"

Thursday, April 22, 2027

12:00-1:00 PM

Skip White, J.D., COO & General Counsel, Kirin Johnstone, CPHRM, Risk Manager, and Amy Rossello, CPHRM, Chief of Staff & Risk Manager, PLT

Virtual Only

 

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"Understanding Your PLT Coverage & An Update on the Virginia Medical Malpractice Cap"

Wednesday, May 12, 2027

12:00-1:00 PM

Bruce D. Gehle, J.D., CEO, PLT

In-Person Only: Orthopedic Center Ivy Road, Wang Conference Room

 

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"Risk Management & Legal Services Update"

Tuesday, June 1, 2027

12:00-1:00 PM

Skip White, J.D., COO & General Counsel, Kirin Johnstone, CPHRM, Risk Manager, and Amy Rossello, CPHRM, Chief of Staff & Risk Manager, PLT

Virtual Only

 

 

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CME CREDITS: The University of Virginia School of Medicine (SOM) is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The SOM designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 Category 1 credits towards the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that one actually spent in the activity. CEU CREDITS: The SOM awards 1.0 CEU per contact hour to each non-physician participant who successfully completes this educational activity. The CEU is a nationally recognized unit of measure for continuing education and training activities that meet specific educational planning requirements. The SOM maintains a permanent record of participants who have been awarded CEUs.