MEDEC-CR is Costa Rica’s premier medical cannabis association, offering bilingual training and certification for healthcare professionals. Join us today!
At MEDEC-CR, we are committed to advancing cannabis medicine in Costa Rica through evidence-based training, professional certification, and advocacy.
Our vision is to be the leader of cannabis education and certification for healthcare providers in Costa Rica.
Through our industry partners at Vida Afortunada and Farmacia Azul, we connect doctors and patients with member’s-only access to an exclusive catalogue of the highest-quality, safe and legal cannabis in Costa Rica.
Members can quickly and effectively grow their practice and revenue stream through our certifications and commissions.
At MEDEC, we recognize that we are on the land of the Chorotega indigenous people. We acknowledge the harm caused by many Western organizations and entities in Costa Rica. We aim to conduct our business in a way that celebrates and honors this connection to land, nature, and systems.
Dr. Abraham Benavides honors his Chorotega great-grandmother’s plant-based medicinal practices by teaching modern healthcare providers about medical cannabis, combining traditional Costa Rican values with modern, medical, peer-reviewed science.
CEO and Lead Cannabis Research Writer
Dr. Abe is MEDEC-CR’s visionary and scientific engine, bringing a decade of experience pioneering in cannabis research writing.
His evidence-based writing ensures that up-to-date and high-quality cannabis science content reaches millions of patients around the world, including thousands of doctors and healthcare providers.
Chief Operating Officer and Educational Director
An Ed.D. specializing in culturally-informed education and curriculum development, with a focus on Latin America and differentiated learning.
She oversees daily operations and ensures the smooth functioning of MEDEC-CR’s programs and services.
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