Conference Management by:
UNM Continuing Medical Education & Professional Development,
MSC09 5370 - 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Phone: (505) 272-3942 • [email protected]
Symposium Description
This symposium is primarily designed for physicians, clinicians, phar-
macists, nurses and other healthcare professionals. Discussions will
focus on the most common conditions for which medical cannabis is
recommended, the evidence for its effectiveness, and guidelines about
dosage, treatment protocols, and side-effects.
National and local experts will help practitioners and other healthcare
professionals develop an understanding of the science and health
effects of medical cannabis, including presentations on cannabis and
cancer, PTSD, chronic pain, epilepsy and opioid abuse disorder. The
symposium will also feature a discussion of the New Mexico Medical
Cannabis Program and on-going cannabis research efforts in New
Mexico.
Symposium Objectives
Learn the major clinical indications, relevant supportive studies, and contraindications for the therapeutic use of
medical cannabis.
Review the science of the endocannabinoid system.
Learn about on-going research projects and future state-wide collaborative cannabis research efforts.
Learn the practitioners’ role and responsibilities regarding New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program and federal
laws.
Location and Hotel Accommodations
This symposium will be held in the ballrooms at Hotel Albuquerque located at 800 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque,
NM 87104
A block of rooms has been reserved for participants for September 19, 2019 and September 20, 2019 at the rate of
$129.00 plus $20.00 amenity fee and taxes per night (single/double occupancy).
To receive the group rate, guests must state that they would like to be placed within the “Clinical Symposium on Medi-
cal Cannabis" block of rooms, or they may refer to Block Code 1909SCC
All reservations must be guaranteed by a major credit card. Room block will be closed September 5, 2019
TO MAKE ROOM RESERVATIONS Online Reservations Call Direct: (505) 881-6800
Accreditation
The University of New Mexico School of Medicine Continuing Medical Education & Professional
Development is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide
continuing medical education for physicians. Continuing Medical Education designates this live activity
for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM
. Physicians should claim only the credit
commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Friday Sept 20, 2019 9am-5pm
7:30AM - 8:45AM Registration & Exhibitor Expo
8:45-9:00 am Conference Overview Ben Daitz, MD; Snehal Bhatt, MD; and Robert Rhyne, MD
9:00-9:15 am Opening Address: New Mexico Secretary of Health Kathy Kunkel, JD, MSW
9:15-10:00 am State of the Evidence NAS Report Donald Abrams, MD
10:00-10:45 am The Endocannabinoid System Emily Lindley, PhD
10:45-11:00 am Break & Exhibitor Expo
11:00-11:45 pm Treatment of PTSD Snehal Bhatt, MD
11:45-12:15 pm Lunch Pick-Up
12:15-1:00 pm Learn @ Lunch: “The Medicine in Marijuana" Documentary
Ben Daitz, MD
1:00-1:45 pm General Health Risks of Cannabis: Cannabis Use Disorder, Psychiatric Health Risks, Adolescents
Daniel Duhigg, DO, MBA
1:45-2:00 pm Break & Exhibitor Expo
2:00-3:00 pm Four Research Presentations
Leslie McAhren, MFA, MPH Rachel Franklin William Rayburn, MD Jacob Vigil, PhD
3:00-3:45 pm The Colorado System | Research: Replacing Opioids to Ease Chronic Spinal Pain
Emily Lindley, PhD
3:45-4:30 pm Non-Cancer Chronic Pain, Dosing and Patient Counseling
Harry McIlroy, MD
Saturday Sept 21, 2019 9am-1pm 7:30-9:00 am Registration & Exhibitor Expo
9:00-9:15 am Conference Overview Ben Daitz, MD; Snehal Bhatt, MD; and Robert Rhyne, MD
9:15-10:00 am New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program Leah Roberts, MD
10:00-10:45 am Cancer and Cannabis Donald Abrams, MD
10:45-11:00 am Break & Exhibitor Expo
11:00-11:45 pm Opioid Use Disorder Snehal Bhatt, MD
11:45-12:45 pm Town Hall: How to Start a Doctor-Patient Cannabis Conversation
Panel: Donald Abrams, MD; Emily Lindley, PhD; Harry McIlroy, MD; Leah Roberts, MD
12:45-1:00 pm Conclusion and Evaluations Ben Daitz, MD; Snehal Bhatt, MD; and Robert Rhyne, MD
CONFERENCE REGISTRATON FEES Early Bird
On or Before Aug 30, 2019
Regular Aug 31 – Sept 16
On Site Sept 17-Sept 21
MD, DO, DDS, PharmD $340.00 $380.00 $405.00
MD, DO, DDS, PharmD: Tuition Remission (TR) $330.00 $370.00 $395.00
PA, RN, NP, CNM, Pharm, Others $290.00 $330.00 $355.00
PA, RN, NP, CNM, Pharm, Others: (TR) $280.00 $320.00 $345.00
Full Time Residents / Students * Provide a copy of your UNM resident/student ID
$115.00 $155.00 $180.00
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________
Title: MD
DO DDS PharmD PA RN NP
CNM Pharm
Other ____________________ Resident/Student
Patients/Public (Saturday Only)
Medical Specialty: ______________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________________________ State: ___________ Zip: ___________
Phone: _____________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________________________________
Attendee Conference Meal Selection (Friday Only)
Friday lunch are provided for attendees as part of your registration.
___ Meat Entrée ___ Vegetarian Entrée ___ Vegan Entrée
___ Gluten Free Entrée __ Other ________________
Methods of Payment:
⇒ Credit Card.
⇒ Check / Cash / UNM Tuition Remission: Complete the registration form above
Be sure to include the Conference Name on the check.
UNM Faculty: Please attach your signed Tuition Remission Form to this Registration Form.
MAILING: UNM CME&PD, 1 University of NM, MSC 09-5370, Albuquerque NM 87131
EMAIL: [email protected] | FAX: 505-272-8604
Registration Information
Your registration fee includes conference materials, continental breakfast, refreshment breaks and lunch on Friday.
Minimum and maximum numbers have been established for this conference. Register early to avoid
disappointment. Registrations will be confirmed by email. Bring your confirmation email to the conference
check-in.
Tuition Remission:
All eligible UNM Faculty and Staff may enroll using a tuition remission (waiver) to cover tuition costs listed on the
registration form. Properly completed tuition remissions must accompany the registration form. Proper completion
includes all required signatures. No refund or credit will be issued for non-attendance. To obtain a UNM Tuition
Remission form, visit https://hr.unm.edu/docs/benefits/tuition-remission-form.pdf
Cancellation:
If you pre-register and cannot attend, Continuing Medical Education & Professional Development will refund tuition, less
a $40.00 administrative fee, provided it is received in writing on or before 7/31/19. No refunds will be issued after this
date or for non-attendance. Conferences are subject to cancellation. In the event this conference is canceled, UNM
CME is not responsible for any airfare, hotel or other costs incurred by participants.
Benson Daitz, MD - Pain Management Clinic, UNM
Snehal Bhatt, MD, - Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, UNM
Robert Rhyne, MD - Department of Family and Community Medicine, UNM
Thank you to the 2019 Educational Planning Committee
Invited Faculty, Providers and Speakers
Donald Abrams, MD
Professor of Clinical Medicine
University of California San Francisco
Snehal Bhatt, MD
Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sci-ences
University of New Mexico
Daniel Duhigg, DO, MBA
Program Medical Director for Behavioral Health
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Rachel Franklin
Medical Student
UNM School of Medicine
University of New Mexico
Kathy Kunkel, JD, MSW
Cabinet Secretary
New Mexico Department of Health
Santa Fe NM
Emily Lindley, PhD
Assistant Professor , Orthopaedics University of Colorado
Leslie McAhren, MPH, MFA
Anschutz Medical Campus
University of Colorado
Harry McIlroy, MD
Medical Director, Pacific Integrative Medicine
San Francisco CA
William F. Rayburn, MD, MBA Associate Dean, CME & Professional Development
University of New Mexico
Leah Roberts, MD
Medical Director, Medical Cannabis Program
New Mexico Department of Health
Santa Fe NM
Jacob Vigil, PhD
Associate Professor: Psychology Department
University of New Mexico
