Total Credits: 1 including 1 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)
Marijuana was legalized in Virginia in April 2021 for individuals over 21 years of age. With the legalization of marijuana, physicians will see a rise in patients asking about using cannabis as an alternate treatment for medical conditions such as pain, epilepsy, cancer, inflammation and many others. It is important for physicians to understand what marijuana is, the laws within their state, uses and side effects of cannabis so that they can make an informed decision regarding their prescribing of cannabis.
Learning Objectives
Following the completion of this lecture, the participant will be able to:
| Medical Cannabis (1.1 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Jason Browder, DO - Dr. Browder graduated from Pikeville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kentucky. He completed an Internal Medicine Residency at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. Dr. Browder is an Adjunct Professor of Internal Medicine at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg. He is currently practicing Internal Medicine and Osteopathic Manual Medicine at Tidewater Physician Multispecialty Group (TPMG) in Newport News where he also serves on the Board of Directors.
Disclosures: Author—Introduction to Manual Medicine: An Osteopathic Prospective
The Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association (VOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. VOMA designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1A CME credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation.
Grievances regarding program administration and reporting of AOA CME credits will be handled on an individual basis Initially, all grievances should be directed to VOMA Executive Director. Participants with grievances that cannot be resolved will be sent to the AOA Council on CME , 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.