The Law, Medicine & Culture Symposium aspires to be the leader in continuing legal and medical education by partnering with knowledgeable entities and diverse speakers to create and deliver substantive educational programs. The Symposium is held immediately following Trinidad's Carnival with an opening reception on Ash Wednesday through the Saturday after Carnival, at the Trinidad Hilton and Conference Center.

With our 2016 theme 'Improving the The Modern Professional' we at the Law, Medicine & Culture Symposium endeavor to explore the changing landscape of law and medicine and to assist our participants in adapting to their respective shifting environments. 

Meet the Experts and Learn Industry Secrets

The symposium's a streamlined agenda will allow attendees to improve their substantive knowledge for their professions via instruction from a faculty of legal and medical industry experts in several specific and interdisciplinary topics.This Live activity, Law/Medicine and Culture Symposium, with a beginning date of 02/11/2016, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to  6.00 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Wednesday, February 10th, 2016 | 7 p.m.
- Welcome to Trinidad & Tobago Reception (To be Determined)

Thursday, February 11th, 2016 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Continuing Legal Education (Subject to Revision)

Employment Discrimination Nuts & Bolts
Pyschology of High Stakes Negotiation ​

Continuing Medical Education (Subject to Revision)

Medical Errors & Misdiagnoses
HIV and the Law
Conquering Stress in the Workplace

Law/Med Interdisciplinary (Subject to Revision)

Negotiating the Medical Employment Contract
So You're Being Sued for Malpractice
Presenting the Medical Expert at Trial
Medical Legal Partnerships
Dealing with Stress in the Workplace
Tax Planning for Professionals

Friday, February 12th, 2016 | 10 a.m.

Community Service Opportunity

- During the 2016 Law, Medicine & Culture Symposium, you will have the opportunity to participate in an all-conference community service project. 'I see the Doctor in you' and 'I see the Lawyer in you' invites young adults and school aged children to visit with the conference attendees and interact in a career fair where they can inspire a new generation of doctors and lawyers! This unique experience allows young adults and school-aged children to benefit from the immense talent that will attend the conference.
- Day Trip to Maracas Beach, Trinidad

Saturday, February 13th, 2016 | 10 a.m.
- Day Trip to Macqueripe, Trinidad

Saturday, February 13th, 2016 | 8 p.m.
- Farewell to Trinidad & Tobago Dinner

Conference Location

Trinidad & Tobago is a multi-ethnic melting pot referred to as the cultural capital of the Caribbean and known for being the birthplace of Steel Pan, Calypso and Soca music. Its unique culinary offerings, serene beaches and its world-famous Carnival celebrations are chief among Trinidad & Tobago's charm. The 2016 Law, Medicine & Culture Symposium will take place on the heels of the island's Carnival, thus giving attendees an opportunity to experience this festive period.

Highlights & Benefits

- The opportunity to obtain continuing legal and medical education credits (CLEs & CMEs)
- Professional development and career advancement
- The dissemination of valuable information which can be immediately applied to one's professional lives
- A streamlined agenda with classroom style instruction and several takeaways
- Professional networking opportunities with both legal and medical practitioners and authorities
- Pre and post conference social gatherings for registrants
- Beach Trip/Island Sight-seeing opportunities
- A chance to experience the festivities of Trinidad & Tobago's Carnival
- Business trip tax write-off allowances