To become a medical marijuana doctor in Florida, here are the general steps to follow:
Meet the eligibility requirements: You must be a licensed and practicing physician in Florida with no active disciplinary actions against your license. You must also complete the required continuing medical education (CME) courses related to medical marijuana.
Complete the required training: Physicians who wish to recommend medical marijuana in Florida must complete a two-hour course that covers the risks and benefits of medical marijuana use, proper dosage, and administration methods. This course can be completed online or in-person.
Register with the Florida Department of Health: Once you have completed the required training, you must register with the Florida Department of Health’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU) and obtain a Medical Marijuana Use Registry Identification Number.
Begin recommending medical marijuana: With your Medical Marijuana Use Registry Identification Number, you can begin recommending medical marijuana to patients who meet the qualifying conditions.
It is important to note that becoming a medical marijuana doctor in Florida requires strict compliance with state regulations and guidelines. It is also important to educate patients about the risks and benefits of medical marijuana use and monitor their progress while using medical marijuana.
