Accredited Medical Cannabis Training

BOSTON, MA, May 12, 2017 (Newswire.com) - BOSTON (June 23, 2017) – Healthway Education Systems, a nationally and internationally accredited medical cannabis training platform, in joint providership with Medical Education Resources, will provide Comprehensive Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoid Training at the Northeastern Institute of Cannabis on Saturday, June 24, 2017. The training is designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, health care professionals and the public involved in the care of patients. Dr. Greg Smith and Dr. Kevin Smith will address the distinctions and practicalities of medical cannabis use. On Friday, June 23, Healthway Education Systems will also provide a Cannabis 101 course, which will include Cannabis Products Training by Trichome Institute, Healthway's education partner. Advisor Mark Mersman will be speaking at this event, providing information on medical cannabis fundamentals. Dr. Greg Smith is Chief Medical Advisor for Michael James Enterprises, Inc. He earned his medical degree from Rush Medical School in Chicago and a Masters of Public Health from Harvard University. He completed residency training in Preventive Medicine at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Since leaving the U.S. Army with the rank of Major, Dr. Smith has practiced in California, Georgia and Florida for the past 25 years. He first trained on use of medical cannabis in California in 2000 and has made medical cannabis and CBD oil part of his practice since that time. An avid writer, Dr. Smith has published two medical textbooks (including the first science-based textbook on medical cannabis "Medical Cannabis: Basic Science & Clinical Applications"), a novel titled Malpractice, and articles with many magazines and over a dozen peer-reviewed medical publications. He is active in promoting research on medical cannabis and neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, postconcussion dementia and Huntington's disease. After completing his medical degree, Dr. Kevin Smith received a Masters of Public Health from Yale University and completed his residency in Occupational and Preventive Medicine at both Yale and the University of Iowa. His 30 plus years’ experience included serving his country in the U.S. Army Reserve Medical Corps, where he reached the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and was deployed several times as a Field Surgeon and Preventive Medicine Physician. Fluent in Spanish and having lived in many locations worldwide including the U.K., Sweden, Mexico and the Dominican Republic, Dr. Smith has also been on the teaching faculties of several universities and institutes. His ability to educate a variety of medical personnel including physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants alike has garnered wide respect for both technical and practical knowledge. Switching easily between patient one-on-one, lecturing, reviews and consulting, Dr. Smith’s dedicated commitment to being a physician who helps others is evident to all those who meet him. Mark is joining the Heathway team in the capacity of strategic advisor. As a serial entrepreneur, Mark has led several teams through the start-up phase and brings 10 years of experience in operations and finance. Since 2008, as a co-founder and President of Unity Resources, LLC and Legacy Income Properties, LLC, Mr. Mersman has been leading a team in evaluating and investing in minerals and royalties for families and institutions. Mark has formed and managing over 10 private investment funds, altogether encompassing over $10 million and in excess of 100 mineral and royalty acquisitions and divestitures. Mr. Mersman was founder and President of Mersman Capital Management, Inc., a private wealth advisory firm formed in September 2007 that provided portfolio management for a small group of high net worth individuals. Mersman Capital Management’s portfolio was successfully sold and transitioned to another advisory firm in December of 2015. Prior to forming Mersman Capital Management, Mark served as Regional Vice President for Fisher Investments from April 2000 to September 2007, where he managed a combined client portfolio of representing over $200 million. Mr. Mersman has previously held FINRA licenses 7, 63, and 65, and held the designation of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor. Mark is a graduate with a B.B.A. in Marketing and Finance from the University of Arkansas. Healthway Education Systems specializes in certified competency training and accredited education for health care providers, administrators, patients and cannabis industry professionals. Medical Education Resources is accredited by: the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation as a provider of continuing nursing education the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity has been approved for: (6.0) AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) for physicians 6 contact hours of continuing nursing education 6 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education units Training will be held Saturday, June 24, (9 a.m.-5 p.m.), at the Northeastern Institute of Cannabis, 10 Tech Circle, Natick, MA 01760. The cost is $397. For CME information and to register, visit www.HealthwayEducation.com The Cannabis 101 course will be held on Friday, June 23, (5 p.m.- 9 p.m.), at the same location. The cost is $179. Register for Healthway Education Systems seminar today or for CME information, visit https://www.healthwayeducation.com/events/boston/ About Healthway Education Systems Healthway Education Systems is a nationally and internationally accredited medical cannabis training platform. The Healthway model is an educational program designed specifically to deliver state-of-the-art, medical cannabis education to medical, health care and cannabis industry professionals and patients alike. Healthway bridges the gap between state medical marijuana programs, medical education and responsible patient care. The company’s mission is to give health care and public service professionals the competence and confidence to educate their patients and students on safety as well as healthier and more effective treatment options that patients, families and communities can use to improve their quality of life. For more information, please visit www.healthwayeducation.com