MCSTAP Monthly Webinar: Therapeutic Use of Cannabis and Cannabinoids in Adults: Benefits and Risks - July 15, 2026

This site is for learners who attended the live July 15, 2026, program to claim credit.

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Target Audience

Primary care physicians, internists, family practice physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and physician associates

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
  • Analyze the epidemiology of cannabis use across different populations and evaluate how evolving policies influence usage patterns and associated health disparities.
  • Evaluate the acute and chronic health risks associated with cannabis use and differentiate between well-established evidence and emerging concerns based on current research.
  • Critically appraise the current evidence supporting cannabis use in therapeutic settings, assessing both the strength of scientific support and the limitations of existing studies.

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    • 1.00 MA Opioid Education Statement
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
07/15/2026
Course expires: 
08/17/2026
Rating: 
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Zoom
United States
MCSTAP Medical Director, CME Course Director
Christopher Shanahan, MD, MPH, FACP
 
Faculty
Kevin Hill, MD, MHS
 
BU CCE Operations Manager: Naomi Moeller

In support of improving patient care, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This program meets the criteria of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine for 1 hour of opioid education.

 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    • 1.00 MA Opioid Education Statement
  • 1.00 Participation
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