Physicians are the “key experts” in the medical marijuana debate. The issue is ultimately based on the medical value and risks of marijuana. Physicians, with their training and clinical experience, should (at least in theory) have the best knowledge of marijuana’s medical value and risks. Dr David Bearman is one of the most knowledgeable physicians in California regarding the medical use of cannabis.
Dr. Bearman has made hundreds of presentations to professional and lay audiences on medical marijuana, drug abuse treatment and prevention and the origins of American drug policy. He is a dynamic, entertaining and informative speaker. His presentations are illustrated by well-organized, Power Point slide shows. He is available to talk to medical groups, colleges, civic and parent organizations. He has made presentations on these topics to the American Public Health Association, the American College Health Association, Patients Out of Time, NORML, the American Academy of Anti-aging Medicine, the Pediatric Department of the Balboa Naval Hospital, Grand Rounds at San Diego Hospital, and the Department of Community Medicine at the University of California, San Diego.
2014-2015 Speaking Engagements
2014
- Indio Public Defenders | Jan. 16, Indio CA
- Patients Out of Time 2014 | May 8-10, Portland OR
- ASA Ventura | May 13, Ventura CA
- State of Marijuana | July 26, Los Angeles CA
- “Ask Your Doctor if Cannabis is Right for You: How to Use Cannabis Effectively” | August 18, Seattle, WA
- Green Miles 5k Experience | Sept. 13, San Bernadino CA
- Marijuana for Medical Professionals | Sept. 9-11, Denver CO
- Minnesota NORML Conference | Oct 18, Minnesota
- 1st Inaugural Medical Marijuana Symposium | Nov 21, Tamworth, Australia
2015
- Santa Ynez Valley Parkinson’s Support Group | March 10, Los Olivos, CA
- Victoria Medicinal Cannabis Legalization | Apr 29, Melbourne, Australia
- Nimbin MardiGrass | May 2, Nimbin, Australia
- AACM 3rd Annual Symposium | May 21, West Palm Beach, Florida
- CannaCosta 2015 | June 6, San Jose, Costa Rica
- Chicago Cannabis Convention| July 23-25, Chicago, IL