More patients are interested in whether medicinal cannabis is right for them. Doctors and pharmacists need to be able to give patients the best advice. I know a bit about cannabis but how do I get better informed?
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About the event
The International College of Cannabinoid Medicine (ICCM) and acnem are pleased to present a one-day interactive and practical learning experience for medical practitioners and pharmacists focused on medicinal cannabis. An overview of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and cannabis is provided as pre-seminar learning. At the seminar, you will learn about: the minor phytocannabinoids and terpenes, new and upcoming medicinal cannabis products including hemp-based food products, how to prescribe when you’re starting out, how those in the Emerald Triangle (US) have categorised cannabis flower according to aroma and how science backs this up, what’s happening in the hemp and cannabis industries, and how you might become involved in this growing area of healthcare. We also have some fun and practical group activities throughout the day including learning how a vaping device works, stepping into the shoes of a Ganjier (cannabis sommelier) and testing your knowledge with Cannabis Product Trivia.
Who is this Seminar For? This seminar is for doctors and pharmacists; you may know nothing about cannabis or be more knowledgeable but you want to learn more. This event is capped at 50 participants.
What Do Participants Get?
- Up-to-date and novel information about medicinal cannabis and the industry
- Practical, interactive experience
- Learn about how you could become involved in a rapidly growing healthcare sector
- Networking with your peers
- Ongoing Education: all participants receive free ICCM membership for one year (value US$395)
Event Details
- MELBOURNE: Saturday 10th of September 2022; Time: Registration 9AM; Start 9:30AM; Close 4:30PM; Networking Drinks 4:30-6:00PM;
Venue: Creative Cubes Carlton, 333 Drummond St, Carlton, VIC, 3053
Investment: $395 AUD; 20% discount for acnem members using the promotion code ACNEM
PRE-SEMINAR VIDEOS:
For those with no knowledge on the basics of medicinal cannabis, access will be provided to 2 x 30-minute videos online on the Endocannabinoid System and an Overview of Medicinal Cannabis which should be viewed before the seminar.
PROGRAM
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
| 9.00-9.30 am | REGISTRATION and TEA/COFFEE | |
| 9.30-10.15 | Welcome and Introduction to ICCM. Entourage or Rock Stars? The Minor Phytocannabinoids and Terpenes. | Prof Kylie O’Brien |
| 10.15-10.45 | Medicinal Cannabis Products: What’s Here, What’s New and What’s Coming to the Australian Markets | Anthony Vinaccia |
| 10.45-11.30 | How Do Vaping Devices Work? Presentation followed by: Group Activity: Examination of Vaping Devices and Associated Products | Ean Alexander (Melbourne, Distillate Vaping Devices) George Haralambopoulos (Melbourne, Flower Vapes) |
| 11.30-12.00 | Starting Out as a Prescriber: A Doctor’s Journey. | Dr Mihindu Jayasuriya (Melbourne) |
| 12.00-1.00 | LUNCH | |
| 1.00-1.45 | Experiential Knowledge of the Growers and Intersections with Science: Typing of Cannabis Cultivars according to Aroma & Terpenes | Kevin Jodrey/Jean Talleyrand/ John Adams (US) |
| 1.45-2.15 | Group Activity: Ganjier (Sommelier for Cannabis) Experience: Typing of Cannabis Cultivars according to Aroma | Group Activity |
| 2.15-2.40 | Foods From Low-THC CBD Hemp | Andrew Kavasilas |
| 2.40-3.00 | AFTERNOON TEA | |
| 3.00-3.30 | Group Activity: Cannabis Product Trivia Contest | Facilitator: Prof Kylie O’Brien |
| 3.30-4.15 | Cannabis from a Patient’s Family Perspective Cannabis in Epilepsy Industry Changes: Hemp Industry Changes: Merging of Medicinal & Lifestyle Cannabis | Carol Ireland (Epilepsy Action Aust) Charles Kovess (President, Australian Industrial Hemp Alliance) Gary Mackenzie (Founding Director, CEO Releaf Group Ltd |
| 4.15-4.30 | Panel Q&A. Closing Remarks. | Panel |
| 4.30- 6.00 | NETWORKING DRINKS |
Note: program is subject to change if necessary
COVID SAFE MEASURES: Note that any operational state or federal health department health orders existing at the time of the events will be followed. Mask-wearing will not be compulsory at these events unless mandated by state health departments. Delegates are encouraged to follow sensible hygiene practices.
REFUND POLICY: Cancellation up to 2 weeks prior to event: full refund. Delegates may transfer their ticket to another colleague.
Participants are responsible for their own accommodation and travel costs. In the unlikely event that the seminar is cancelled, participants will be responsible for any costs incurred.