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Speakers

• Riana Durrett, LL.M., J.D.
  • Director, Cannabis Policy Institute
  • University of Nevada, Las Vegas
• Rachel Knox, MD, MBA
  • Endocannabinologist and Cannabinoid Medicine Specialist
  • Science & Regulatory Affairs Committee (SRAC)
  • Council for Federal Cannabis Regulation (CFCR)

Session Objectives

• Review the historical background and current state of cannabis in the U.S. to a clinical audience
• Appraise the pathway of cannabis legalization in Nevada from medical cannabis to non-medical cannabis
• Discuss conditions where licensed physicians can provide patient access to medical cannabis and barriers to medical cannabis access
• Describe the regulatory structure of cannabis within the state of Nevada including licensing and operations, public health protections, ethics and safety

Accreditation Statement

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 American Medical Association (AMA) Physicians Recognition Award (PRA) Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure

All planners, faculty, and individuals in control of content disclosed all relationships with ineligible companies. As determined by the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine Continuing Medical Education Program, no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies exist.