Dr. Jordan Tishler, MD

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Cannabis Patients & Legalization: Where Do We Go From Here?

Why We Need a More Medical System

Dr. Jordan Tishler, MD, Founder and President, Association of Cannabinoid Specialists

This presentation will delve into the evolving landscape of cannabis policy and the current regulatory framework shaping medical cannabis. It will critically examine the key legislative and regulatory barriers that hinder the provision of high-quality medical care to patients in need. Topics will include an analysis of recent policy developments, challenges in ensuring patient access, and the implications of these obstacles on healthcare providers and patients alike. Additionally, the presentation will provide a forward-looking perspective on potential reforms and actionable strategies aimed at improving the regulatory environment to better serve the medical community and those requiring cannabis for therapeutic purposes. Attendees will gain insights into navigating the complexities of medical cannabis policy, fostering informed discussions on how to overcome existing challenges and enhance patient outcomes.

Dr. Tishler is a Cannabinoid Specialist and a patient-centric physician whose focus is to provide patients with ongoing guidance and care that they won’t find at card mills or dispensaries.

Education: Dr. Tishler graduated from both Harvard College and Harvard Medical School, trained in Internal Medicine at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and is faculty at both the Mass General Brigham and Harvard Medical School.  

Dedication to the Community: His involvement in the medical cannabis community shows his commitment to his patients and to the science behind the plant.  

Dr. Tishler is the Founder and President of the Association of Cannabinoid Specialists which aims to educate clinicians, lawmakers, and the industry about best practices and needed tools for proper patient care. He is also a member of the Massachusetts Cannabis Advisory Board, Hadassah Physician’s Council, and Council for Cannabis Reform Science Advisory Board.

Advocacy for Patient Care: Dr. Tishler has been an advisor to several companies looking to improve the safety and efficacy of delivery of cannabinoid medicines.  However, he strongly believes that the current approach to cannabinoid medical care, and legalization policy in general, is not in patients’ best interests and leaves patients at the mercy of an under-regulated industry.  

He, along with the Association of Cannabinoid Specialists, works to improve these conditions and thereby improve overall patient welfare.

Accolades: 

• Recipient of Clinician of the Year award from Americans for Safe Access 
• Recipient of Clinician of the Year award from Marfan’s Society
• Advisor to Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, Massachusetts, Georgia, and Alabama Medical Societies
• Awarded lifetime membership on the Hadassah Physician’s Council for his work in cannabinoid medicine.