Cannabinoids in Clinical Practice
1st NYS Medical Cannabis Symposium
New York State Office of Cannabis Management & Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Friday, September 20, 2024
Buffalo, New York
M Hotel Buffalo
2040 Walden Ave
Buffalo, NY 14225
We are pleased to announce the first Medical Cannabis Symposium, sponsored by the New York State Office of Cannabis Management, and co-hosted by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. The symposium aims to present the science of cannabis, including its risks, efficacy, and how to approach cannabinoids as an option in patient care.
This landmark event offers a unique opportunity for healthcare practitioners, researchers, and trainees to meet and discuss the science behind cannabis, its potential therapeutic benefits, and the societal and health impacts of medical cannabis. The symposium provides an opportunity for practitioners to learn more about medical cannabis and the endocannabinoid system.
**In-person participants will have an opportunity to meet the NYS Medical Cannabis Program (MCP) 2-hour course requirements. All participants will be eligible to claim up to 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Detailed information will be forthcoming.
*The registration deadline has been extended to Tuesday, September 17th.
Speakers
Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health
Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Chief, Division of General Internal Medicine
Director, Center for Comparative Effectiveness Research
Montefiore Einstein Department of Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Council Member, New York State Medical Cannabis Advisory Council
Pharmacist, Erie County Medical Reserve Corp
Chair, Department of Supportive Care
Lee Foundation Endowed Chair, Department of Supportive and Palliative Care
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Professor of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
University at Buffalo
Learning objectives
Following this program, participants should be able to:
- explain the endocannabinoid system and the pharmacology of cannabis.
- explain how to treat and counsel patients on routes of administration and dosing strategies.
- summarize risks versus benefits of medical cannabis based on potential side effects, adverse reactions, contraindications; etc.
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Target audience
Physicians, advanced practice providers, residents, fellows, students, researchers, and other practitioners.
Agenda
Thursday, September 19, 2024 | 5-8 p.m.
Time | Agenda |
|---|---|
5-8 p.m. | Pre-conference meeting and poster session |
Friday, September 20, 2024 | 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Time | Agenda |
|---|---|
7 - 8 a.m. | Sign in and registration |
8 - 8:30 a.m. | Greetings and welcome remarks |
8:30 - 9:25 a.m. | Medical Cannabis Insights: Bridging Science, Policy, and Culture |
9:40 - 11:25 a.m. | Concurrent Sessions* |
11:30 - 11:55 a.m. | Poster Sessions |
12:00 - 12:55 p.m. | Real World Effectiveness of Medical Cannabis |
1- 3:55 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions* |
4:00 -4:50 p.m. | The Role of Cannabis in Palliative Cancer Symptoms: A Review of the Evidence |
4:55 - 5:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks |
* A live stream will be available for all major speakers. A schedule indicating which concurrent sessions/topics will be streamed will be posted soon.
Pre-conference meeting
Please join us at the pre-conference meeting on Thursday, September 19 from 5-8 p.m. This will be a great opportunity for networking with colleagues and to view the poster sessions. Dinner will be served. This event is included with the registration fee and open to registered participants only.
Registration Fee
Fees include full access to all presentations, continental breakfast, and lunch. Registrants will receive an automated confirmation email. The deadline for registration is Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
In-person participation
General registration — $300
Residents & fellows — $200
*Students — $100
Virtual participation
General registration — $100
Residents & fellows — $75
*Students — $50
A live stream will be available for all major speakers. A schedule indicating which concurrent sessions/topics will be streamed will be posted before the event.
*Proof of student status is required
Hotel information
A block of queen and king rooms have been reserved at the M Hotel for symposium participants. You may reserve a room by calling the hotel directly at 716-681-2400 and select option 3 or ask for AnnMarie Taft. Please provide the code 0799AIW828 to get the group rate of $135.00 per night. These rooms are available on a first-come first-served basis.
M Hotel Buffalo
2040 Walden Ave
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
Accreditation
AMA
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Roswell Park designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ACPE
The University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This program has been accredited as a knowledgebased activity. Credit will be uploaded to the CPE Monitor to those who complete all components of this activity. No partial credit is available. ACPE# 0044-9999-24-026-L01-P, 4.25 contact hours, 0.425 CEU.
ANCC
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This live educational activity is designated for a maximum of 4.25 contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
NYS Medical Cannabis Program (MCP) Certification
In-person participants will have an opportunity to meet the NYS MCP 2-hour course requirements.
Planning Committee
Dr. Nakesha Abel
Deputy Director of Health and Safety, New York State Office of Cannabis Management
Dr. Amy Case
Professor of Oncology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Dr. Junella Chin
Vice Chairperson, NYS OCM Cannabis Advisory Board Adjunct
Professor, New York University and Syracuse University
Annie Henry
CME Director, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Dr. Danielle Smith
Assistant Professor of Oncology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Cancellation policy
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center reserves the right to cancel the program for any reason. Registrants will be notified. Please notify the Roswell Park CME office if you are unable to attend. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after Friday, September 13, 2024.
Contact information
Please contact Annie Henry at Annie.Henry@RoswellPark.org with any questions.