The Role of Cannabis in the Practice of Medicine

This program will expire and must be completed by 03/16/25.

*** Please note this program will also be found as part of the 3.25-Credit program Pain & Pain Management. If you have already completed Pain & Pain Management, you will not want to choose this program. If you want to learn more about Pain & Pain Management, choose “Media Types” above and select “Classroom.” ***

This presentation will provide an overview of the role cannabis has come to play in the medical field. It will cover the background and history of cannabis and what is understood about the neurobiology of cannabis. The presentation will address various formulations, routes of administration, trends in use, and treatments. It will briefly explore the legalization and the decriminalization of cannabis, along with future implications in relation to the medical field.

This presentation will provide an overview of cannabis from the earliest introduction to its future implication in the medical field. This presentation is appropriate for all providers and future providers in the medical field.

Learning Objectives:
•    History of cannabis
•    Neurobiology of cannabis
•    Routes of administration, pharmacodynamics, and physiological effects
•    Trends in cannabis use
•    Legalization and decriminalization 
•    Future research and areas of study

Accreditation Statements:
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. MAOPS designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s) and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation.

Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)ä. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) and Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine. MAOPS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Planning Disclosure:
None of the planners for this educational activity have a relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Grievance Policy for AOA Credit:
All grievances should be in writing and should specify the nature of the grievance. Initially, all grievances should be directed to the MAOPS Executive Director, who will then forward said grievance to the Education & Convention Committee. All grievances will receive an initial response in writing within 30 days of receipt.  If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint in writing to the Council on Continuing Medical Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.