

THE 42nd ANNUAL CONFERENCE
January 3-8, 2027
THE ROYAL SONESTA HOTEL
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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THE 42ND ANNIVERSARY ANNUAL CONFERENCE
OBSTETRICS, GYNECOLOGY, PERINATAL MEDICINE, NEONATOLOGY, MULTI-SPECIALTIES AND THE LAW
JANUARY 3-8, 2027
THE REVIEWS OF THE 41st ANNUAL CONFERENCE WERE AGAIN OUTSTANDING, 90% OF ATTENDEES RATING THE CONFERENCE AS EXCELLENT, CONTUINING THE TRADITION OF THIS HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL SERIES
REGISTRATION, RESERVATIONS, PROGRAM
The Royal Sonesta Hotel
San Juan, Puerto Rico

What Participants Are Saying:
Terrific program. The best medical CLE I have attended in my 35 years of practicing
law. Extremely happy I finally attended this program (2024).
This was an exceptional conference, as usual. This is my 10th conference and they are all fantastic.
Great, well-respected and very knowledgeable speakers, pertinent topics for both physicians and medical malpractice lawyers, and well organized and presented content.
“I have been in law practice for 38 years. This is the best conference I have ever attended.”
The “gold standard” for birth trauma conferences! This conference far exceeded my expectations, as most speakers were very engaging and well-prepared. I most certainly will be back in the future.
Very good seminar! The combination of lawyers and physicians provided a very nice dynamic and it’s always enlightening to hear problems analyzed from different perspectives.
“Best conference I have ever attended!” (comments from many participants)
“Thanks for creating such a unique type of conference – my 5th and always interesting, informative and useful.”
“Always an outstanding program, superlative faculty, and an exotic location.”
“As always an excellent course.”
“A wonderful conference.”
90% of registrants rated the conference as excellent for the 40th year.
Conference Overview
The dawn of precision medicine was ushered in 2000 with the mapping of the human genome. Advances in medicine during the ensuing 25 years have been remarkable. Genetic causation of scores of neurodevelopmental disorders of previously unknown cause are now precisely defined, as are many other disorders. Parents-to-be can be tested to determine their carrier status for up to 500 genetic disorders, thereby enabling avoidance of a serious to fatal genetic disorder in their offspring. Routine screening in pregnancy using cell-free fetal DNA can detect multiple important fetal chromosomal defects and an increasing number of single gene disorders. For critically ill newborns, whole genome sequencing now enables rapid precise diagnosis. Liquid biopsy (DNA from blood) is increasingly useful in the detection and monitoring of cancer. Routine DNA assays now accurately determine healthy individuals destined to develop potentially fatal cancers and other genetic disorders for which outcomes can be avoided. Harnessing of the immune system to fight cancer has now also become a reality, as has the cure thus far of a few genetic disorders.
Many of the advances in molecular genetics have been incorporated into obstetrical practice, admittedly incomplete and not without difficulty (and sometimes catalyzed by legal action!). Things are about to change and technology is again at the forefront.
Primary among the major advances in the coming years is the application of AI in obstetrics. Algorithms to predict, anticipate, and prevent complications and even provide best considered options, can be expected. From time in memorial, good obstetrical practice has depended upon the true characteristics and virtues of a physician – knowledge, wisdom, experience, patience, judgement, empathy, sensitivity, interpersonal skill, dependability, competence and common sense in ministering to their patients’ needs.
The ability to predict or anticipate complications remain woefully lacking. Simply consider maternal deaths, still births, strokes with preeclamptic toxemia, fatal post-partum hemorrhage, uterine rupture, fetal death and/or injury in labor, shoulder dystocia, thromboembolism, neonatal death, and on and on. Will well prepared algorithms remedy risky care takers, poor communicators, incompetence, poor decision-makers, carelessness, inattention, fatigue, physical absence, ignorance of guidelines, and failures to diagnose, refer or document, and much more? Will there ever be a time when mothers facing potential risks in pregnancy can feel assured that additional risk is not their physician?
Remember that over 250,000 patients each year die as a consequence of medical negligence, making medical malpractice the third most common cause of death in the U.S.!
Errors and sheer negligence resulting in injury and patient and family anger have spawned an industry of lawyers appropriately representing damaged claimants resulting in frequent huge settlements or awards. Will the introduction of AI in obstetrics prevent or ameliorate the avoidable serious complications of pregnancy? We should not wait for AI to do better.
Target Audience
The major objective in this conference is to enhance the continuing education of a range of specialties in medicine, law, and the allied professions including obstetrics, gynecology, midwifery, neonatology, medicine, surgery, family medicine, emergency medicine, human genetics, and ethics. The key reasons that have characterized the success of these conferences for the past 40 years have been highly qualified and frequently renowned medical faculty, and the insights and lessons concerning the role of law and lawyers, communicated by acknowledged “super lawyers”. Only through a thorough understanding of the complexities of medicine and law can physicians and litigators hope to deal effectively with the continuing challenges of medical and legal practice.
The specific goals of these conferences are to
- Teach healthcare professionals to better comprehend the machinations of negligence law, and to develop a more complete awareness of the need for anticipatory and safety practice
- Teach legal professionals about the complex issues encountered in the practice of medicine, including the intricacies of decision-making, aiming to sharpen their understanding on behalf of their clients, both plaintiff and defense.
Once again, an extraordinary experienced and superb faculty will be assembled for the 41st anniversary conference that will be important to all the specialties mentioned, including nurse practitioners, trial attorneys, in-house counsel, pediatricians, primary care physicians, insurers and claims personnel, risk managers and all providers of health care.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this conference, healthcare professionals will be able to articulate the role of law and lawyers in medical malpractice lawsuits and discuss the complexities of the legal process.
At the conclusion of this conference, legal professionals will be able to describe the best-evidence in medical malpractice as it pertains to standards of expected care in obstetrics, gynecology, midwifery, neonatology, medicine, surgery, family medicine, emergency medicine, cardiology, radiology, and human genetics.
Accommodations
The Royal Sonesta San Juan
5961 Av. Isla Verde
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00979
The Center for Human Genetics, Inc. has secured a room block at the Royal Sonesta San Juan, which will be available until November 30, 2026, or until it is sold out.
LINK FOR RESERVATIONS: www.akatravelteam.com/chg2027
City View Rooms: $375 per night, plus taxes and fees
City View Rooms are 348 square feet and come with either King Bed or 2 Queen Beds. Amenities include balcony, 42″ flat-panel LCD TV, robes, iron/ironing board, coffee/tea maker, in-room safe, and hairdryer.
Garden View Rooms: $405 per night, plus taxes and fees
Garden View Rooms are 348 square feet and come with either King Bed or 2 Queen Beds. Amenities include balcony, 42″ flat-panel LCD TV, robes, iron/ironing board, coffee/tea maker, in-room safe, and hairdryer.
Ocean View Rooms: $435 per night, plus taxes and fees
Ocean View Rooms are 348 square feet and come with either King Bed or 2 Queen Beds. Amenities include balcony, 42″ flat-panel LCD TV, robes, iron/ironing board, coffee/tea maker, in-room safe, and hairdryer.
Suites and Club Rooms are available upon request.
CHECK-IN TIME: 4:00 PM CHECK-OUT TIME: 11:00 AM
MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY AND ADDITIONAL COST PER PERSON:
All room rates are quoted based on single or double occupancy. Additional occupants (18 years and older) will be charged at a rate of $40.00 per person, per night, plus applicable taxes (subject to change). There is no charge for children 17 years of age and younger staying in the same room with parents utilizing existing bedding, but only up to 4 people allowed per room. King Bedded rooms can sleep up to 3 adults and 2 Queen Bedded rooms can sleep up to 4 adults/children. The hotel does NOT have rollaway beds available.
TAXES:
State and Local Taxes: currently 9% Government Tax (subject to change)
MANDATORY PORTERAGE & MAID FEES:
Porterage & Maid Fees are mandatory. The Porterage fee is $5.50 per person/roundtrip. Room/Maid attendant fee is $2.00 per person, per day, including children (subject to change).
PARKING:
Self Parking fee is $27 per day. Valet Parking fee is $33 per day. (subject to change)
DEPOSIT INFORMATION:
A credit card is required to guarantee your reservation. The hotel will charge a deposit equal to the full price of the room for one night, including taxes and fees, approximately 45 days prior to arrival. All additional expenses and incidentals incurred during your stay will be charged to your account and is payable upon checkout.
All rates are quoted in USD
The 42nd Annual Conference on Obstetrics, Gynecology, Perinatal Medicine, Neonatology, Multi-specialties, and the Law: January 3 – 8, 2027
Physicians
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Center for Human Genetics and Cine-Med. Cine-Med 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
The 42nd Annual Conference
Cine-Med designates this live activity for a maximum of PENDING Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CME, CLE, and RISK MANAGEMENT CREDITS
To receive CE credit, participants must sign-in and complete the activity and the evaluation online. Certificates/statements of credit will be emailed upon completion of an online credit tracking form (PENDING).
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has assigned up to PENDING credits to this program.
American Academy of Family Physicians
The AAFP has reviewed Obstetrics, Gynecology, Perinatal Medicine, Neonatology and the LAW and deemed it acceptable for up to PENDING hours. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AMA/AAFP Equivalency:
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Activities held outside of Canada developed by a university, academy, specialty society or other physician organization can be recorded as accredited group learning activities under Section 1 of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada’s Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program
Risk Management
This program meets the criteria established by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine for risk management.
Nurse-Midwives
The American Midwifery Certification Board grants reciprocity status to the American Academy of Family Physicians to the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education for Category 1 offerings that are relevant to midwifery.
Other Non-Physician Professionals
Please check with your individual licensing boards on reciprocity allowed for AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM
Core Competencies
This activity is in accord with the American Board of Medical Specialties Six Core Competencies. This activity will increase your competency in the areas of Patient Care, Medical Knowledge, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Professionalism, Systems-Based Practice, Practice-Based Learning and Improvement.
DISCLOSURE POLICY Disclosure information from faculty and all other persons in control of content will be provided to participants prior to the beginning of the educational activity. This activity received no commercial support. Exhibitors will not be present.
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICYSubstitutions may be made at any time without an additional charge. Refunds will be issued for all cancellations received before December 1. Should cancellation occur after December 1, a credit, not a refund, will be issued. A $150 administrative fee will be charged for all refunds and credits. No shows are subject to the full course fee. Cancellation/substitutions must be made in writing. Refunds or credits will not be issued once the conference has started. This course is subject to change and/or cancellation.
SPECIAL SERVICES & DIETARY CONSIDERATIONS The Center staff will work to accommodate dietary requests received in writing at least one month prior to the conference. To request reasonable accommodations for a disability, email Anna Echols (chg@akatravelteam.com) at least two weeks prior to the start of the conference.
ADA/OEO NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY Cine-Med considers all applicants and program participants without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religious creed, sex or sexual orientation. Cine-Med is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cine-Med does not discriminate on the basis of a disability in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in their programs and activities as identified in the American with Disabilities Act. Please let us know in advance if you require any accommodations.
POLICY ON PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY To view the privacy policy for Cine-Med please see: https://cine-med.com
TRAVEL AND HOTEL RESERVATIONS
THE 42nd ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Obstetrics, Gynecology, Perinatal Medicine, Neonatology, Multi-Specialties, and the Law
The 42nd Annual Conference on Obstetrics, Gynecology, Perinatal Medicine, Neonatology, and the Law
Registration
| Tuition Before 08/31/2026 | After 08/31/2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians & Attorneys | $1750 | $1875 |
| Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Midwife | $1050 | $1125 |
| Insurance Personnel, Resident Fellow Members of AAFP |
$1450 | $1575 |
Tuition includes continental breakfast, coffee breaks, comprehensive syllabus and welcome reception
For information on making your travel arrangements and to book your accommodations, please visit https://www.akatravelteam.com/chg2027
We look forward to seeing you in January, 2027!
For all queries, please contact Dr. Aubrey Milunsky.
Aubrey Milunsky, M.D., D.Sc.
Conference Co-Chair
Co-Director, Center for Human Genetics
617-492-7083
amilunsky@chginc.org

