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Education & Programs

Education & Programs

GMCS offers a growing suite of educational programs for patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, advocates, and communities across Georgia.

Patients & Caregivers

Compassion in Action

GMCS's flagship patient and caregiver education series covering the Georgia medical cannabis program, patient rights, safe use, and community support.

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All Audiences

GMCS Masterclass

Multi-day intensive seminars offering deep-dive education on medical cannabis science, policy, patient navigation, and advocacy. Includes course materials, instructor Q&A, and completion certificates.

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Advocates & Community Members

Pressure Play Workshop

GMCS's advocacy fundamentals and civic education program. Participants learn how to understand legislation, communicate with public officials, prepare public comments, and advocate in a nonpartisan manner.

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Community members learning together at a GMCS education workshop
GMCS programs serve patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and advocates across Georgia

10

Active programs

4

Audiences served

Free

Core education programs

All Programs

Browse by audience — every program is designed to meet people where they are.

For Patients & Caregivers

Compassion in Action

Patients & Caregivers

GMCS's flagship patient and caregiver education series covering the Georgia medical cannabis program, patient rights, safe use, and community support.

Learn More

Community Health Forums

General Public

Free community events bringing together patients, providers, advocates, and community members to discuss medical cannabis, health equity, and patient rights.

Find a Forum

Patient-Centered Research

Patients & Researchers

GMCS supports and facilitates patient-centered research on medical cannabis outcomes, access barriers, and program effectiveness in Georgia.

Participate

Patient Education & Stigma Reduction

All Audiences

Education, accurate language, lived experience, and responsible advocacy to reduce stigma affecting medical cannabis patients in workplaces, healthcare settings, families, and communities.

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For Healthcare Professionals

Compassion in Practice

Healthcare Professionals

Provider-focused education helping Georgia-licensed physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals navigate the medical cannabis program and support their patients.

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Trusted Provider Designation

Healthcare Professionals

A GMCS designation recognizing healthcare providers who demonstrate a commitment to patient-centered medical cannabis education and ethical practice.

Learn More

For Advocates & Community

Pressure Play Workshop

Advocates & Community Members

GMCS's advocacy fundamentals and civic education program. Participants learn how to understand legislation, communicate with public officials, prepare public comments, and advocate in a nonpartisan manner.

Learn More

Pressure Squad: Advocacy in Action

Active Advocates

An organized network of trained GMCS advocates who mobilize around key legislative moments, public hearings, and community education opportunities.

Join the Squad

Compassionate Candidate Georgia

Voters & Candidates

A nonpartisan voter and candidate education initiative helping Georgians understand where candidates stand on medical cannabis access and patient rights.

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For All Audiences

GMCS Masterclass

All Audiences

Multi-day intensive seminars offering deep-dive education on medical cannabis science, policy, patient navigation, and advocacy. Includes course materials, instructor Q&A, and completion certificates.

View Masterclasses
Featured Program

GMCS Masterclass

Deep-dive education on medical cannabis science, policy, patient navigation, and advocacy — featuring leading physicians, researchers, and subject matter experts. Past sessions include Cannabis & Anxiety Disorders, Chronic Pain, and Cancer Care.

Get Activated

Join the Pressure Squad, attend a Pressure Play Workshop, or volunteer with GMCS. There's a role for every level of involvement.

Get involved

Upcoming Events

Find the next Patient Education session, Community Health Forum, or Pressure Play Workshop near you.

Browse events

Note: GMCS programs are educational in nature and do not constitute medical or legal advice. Program availability, dates, and formats are subject to change. GMCS does not claim professional accreditation or continuing education credit unless verified documentation is provided.

Education & Programs

Education & Programs

GMCS offers a growing suite of educational programs for patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, advocates, and communities across Georgia.

Patients & Caregivers

Compassion in Action

GMCS's flagship patient and caregiver education series covering the Georgia medical cannabis program, patient rights, safe use, and community support.

Learn More
All Audiences

GMCS Masterclass

Multi-day intensive seminars offering deep-dive education on medical cannabis science, policy, patient navigation, and advocacy. Includes course materials, instructor Q&A, and completion certificates.

View Masterclasses
Advocates & Community Members

Pressure Play Workshop

GMCS's advocacy fundamentals and civic education program. Participants learn how to understand legislation, communicate with public officials, prepare public comments, and advocate in a nonpartisan manner.

Learn More

10

Active programs

4

Audiences served

Free

Core education programs

All Programs

Browse by audience — every program is designed to meet people where they are.

For Patients & Caregivers

Compassion in Action

Patients & Caregivers

GMCS's flagship patient and caregiver education series covering the Georgia medical cannabis program, patient rights, safe use, and community support.

Learn More

Community Health Forums

General Public

Free community events bringing together patients, providers, advocates, and community members to discuss medical cannabis, health equity, and patient rights.

Find a Forum

Patient Education & Stigma Reduction

All Audiences

Education, accurate language, lived experience, and responsible advocacy to reduce stigma affecting medical cannabis patients in workplaces, healthcare settings, families, and communities.

Learn More

Patient-Centered Research

Patients & Researchers

GMCS supports and facilitates patient-centered research on medical cannabis outcomes, access barriers, and program effectiveness in Georgia.

Participate

For Healthcare Professionals

Compassion in Practice

Healthcare Professionals

Provider-focused education helping Georgia-licensed physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals navigate the medical cannabis program and support their patients.

Learn More

Trusted Provider Designation

Healthcare Professionals

A GMCS designation recognizing healthcare providers who demonstrate a commitment to patient-centered medical cannabis education and ethical practice.

Learn More

For Advocates & Community

Pressure Play Workshop

Advocates & Community Members

GMCS's advocacy fundamentals and civic education program. Participants learn how to understand legislation, communicate with public officials, prepare public comments, and advocate in a nonpartisan manner.

Learn More

Pressure Squad: Advocacy in Action

Active Advocates

An organized network of trained GMCS advocates who mobilize around key legislative moments, public hearings, and community education opportunities.

Join the Squad

Compassionate Candidate Georgia

Voters & Candidates

A nonpartisan voter and candidate education initiative helping Georgians understand where candidates stand on medical cannabis access and patient rights.

Learn More

For All Audiences

GMCS Masterclass

All Audiences

Multi-day intensive seminars offering deep-dive education on medical cannabis science, policy, patient navigation, and advocacy. Includes course materials, instructor Q&A, and completion certificates.

View Masterclasses
Featured Program

GMCS Masterclass

Deep-dive education on medical cannabis science, policy, patient navigation, and advocacy — featuring leading physicians, researchers, and subject matter experts. Past sessions include Cannabis & Anxiety Disorders, Chronic Pain, and Cancer Care.

Get Activated

Join the Pressure Squad, attend a Pressure Play Workshop, or volunteer with GMCS. There's a role for every level of involvement.

Get involved

Upcoming Events

Find the next Patient Education session, Community Health Forum, or Pressure Play Workshop near you.

Browse events

Note: GMCS programs are educational in nature and do not constitute medical or legal advice. Program availability, dates, and formats are subject to change. GMCS does not claim professional accreditation or continuing education credit unless verified documentation is provided.