FEWA Virtual Networking is back for another program in September! The next installment of the FEWA Virtual Networking series will be held on Wednesday, September 18 at 1:00 PM PT. Stay tuned for more information!

The FEWA Virtual Networking series provides a platform for FEWA members to meet each other online and connect regardless of location. Experts are able to discuss expert witness best practices, share experiences, provide referrals, and have the opportunity to build relationships with other members nationwide.

Please note that space is limited and available for FEWA members only.

Did you miss an installment of the FEWA Virtual Academy Series? Catch up on past presentations and earn CFLC Credit! The Forensic Expert Witness Association offers webinars specifically tailored to the continuing education of expert witnesses. The FEWA Virtual Academy series is free for all FEWA members. The webinars are created to fit within the CFLC Core Program.

All webinars are eligible for 1 CFLC credit. If you missed the webinar go to Past Webinars page to watch the presentation or go through the slides and fill out the appropriate survey to confirm participation.

Please note that you will have to sign in to your FEWA account to access the Past Webinars page. Previous recordings are available for FEWA members only.

The Forensic Expert Witness Association annual elections process to select the Board of Directors at both the local chapter and the National Board levels will begin in October with a call for nominations. All members can submit nominations, including self-nominations, for open positions on the Chapter Boards.

The Chapter Board is comprised of seven Directors who are current members, as well as the immediate Past President. Professional, Life, Professional Consulting, and Associate Members are eligible to serve on the Chapter Board, but due to FEWA Bylaws, only Professional, Life, and Professional Consulting Members may be elected to Chapter President.

More information will be available this fall.

Dr. David Soffa recently retired as Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs for American Imaging Management, Inc. (AIM).  He is a board-certified radiologist and served for many years as Assistant Clinical Professor of Radiology at the University of California San Francisco. At AIM Dr. Soffa was  responsible for client relations and overall medical policy.

Dr. Soffa joined AIM in 1999 as Chief Medical Officer, overseeing clinical projects and physician reviewers.

Dr. Soffa’s background includes a long career in active clinical practice in radiology, and over 20 years serving in full-time administrative medicine, managed care policy and clinically related business.

After receiving his BS from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, Dr. Soffa earned his MD from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and was also awarded a Master of Public Administration in Health Services Administration from the University of San Francisco. Dr. Soffa is a Fellow of the American College of Radiology, and a past president of the San Francisco Medical Society.

His current interest is in consulting on managed care issues such as utilization management, and where appropriate serving as an expert witness.

To learn more about David, visit his FEWA Profile! Please join us in welcoming David to FEWA!

For entrepreneurs, long workdays and little rest tend to accompany the title. However, failing to appropriately manage stress and avoid overworking can be detrimental to your health. It can be easy to become overwhelmed when you have a lot of responsibility and authority, so taking measures to effectively manage your time and limit your stress can be beneficial.

Hundreds of oncologists are working “side gigs” as expert witnesses in a wide range of medicolegal settings. With increasing conflict related to liability and insurance coverage, the demand continues to grow for objective physicians who are not involved in a specific case, have no personal interest in the outcome of the case, and have expertise in the matter being litigated.

Often, your top choices for expert witnesses come to your case with experience testifying in similar cases or on related issues. While their experience can make it easier to integrate them into your own case, it can also present pitfalls if not adequately researched.

Let’s face it, when we go to a networking or other type of event, we get excited when someone asks us about our business. Especially if it is someone who has never heard our great story before. Here are 6 tips to help you tell your story without losing anyone’s interest.