Physician with the R.I. Department of Health will be guest speaker at TMH Women's Association event
James McDonald, a physician with the R.I. Department of Health, will be the guest speaker at an Oct. 11 forum entitled, “Medical Marijuana in Rhode Island: It is here to stay, what you should know.”
The event, sponsored by The Miriam Hospital Women’s Association, will be open to the public.
Dr. McDonald, a medical director for the state Department of Health and chief administrative officer of Rhode Island’s Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline, has been involved in the state’s efforts to regulate medical marijuana. He earned his medical degree from Loyola Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago and a master’s degree in public health from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He is board certified in pediatrics and preventive medicine. He served as a physician for the U.S. Navy and joined the Department of Health in 2012.
The talk will began at 7 p.m. at The Miriam Hospital. A petite dinner will be served to members beforehand, at 6:30 p.m.
RSVP required by Oct. 4 to [email protected].