# Train as a Clinical Fellow at CED Clinic > **Author:** Benjamin Caplan, MD (ABFM Board Certified, MA Lic. #240562, NPI: 1962722637) > **Publisher:** CED Clinic (https://cedclinic.com) > **Canonical URL:** https://cedclinic.com/ced-clinic-fellowship/ > **Published:** 2025-04-03T18:12:55-04:00 | **Last Modified / Clinically Audited:** 2026-10-20T19:34:13-04:00 > **Clinical Summary:** Partner With Dr. Caplan · Clinical Education The CED Fellowship: Personalized Cannabis Education for Clinicians Most cannabis education is click-to-complete CME videos and recycled slideshows. The CED Fellowship is different: one-on-one mentorship with Dr. Benjamin Caplan, built around the clinical topics that matter most to your patients and your practice, no fluff, no filler. Structure […] --- Partner With [Dr. Caplan](/drcaplan/) · Clinical Education ## The CED Fellowship: Personalized Cannabis Education for Clinicians Most cannabis education is click-to-complete CME videos and recycled slideshows. The CED Fellowship is different: one-on-one mentorship with Dr. Benjamin Caplan, built around the clinical topics that matter most to your patients and your practice, no fluff, no filler. [Structure & What You’ll Learn](#structure)[The CED Ecosystem](#ecosystem)[Past Fellows](#fellows)[Fellowship or Learning Lab?](#which) Led personally by Dr. Caplan, one of the most experienced cannabis physicians in the world, this program helps clinicians confidently integrate cannabis into [patient care](https://cedclinic.com/cannabis-cardiovascular-risk-impact/), regardless of specialty. This isn’t just another certificate, it’s mentorship that is personal, patient-centered, clinically actionable, and evidence-based. Even accredited cannabis CME courses often skip the critical question: how does this actually help the patient sitting in front of me? What’s missing is clinical sensitivity, the art of applying cannabis to individual people, not just case studies. At CED, we combine the science, the nuance, and confidence-building mentorship, so you can practice [cannabis medicine](https://cedclinic.com/essential-oils-industrial-hemp-antimicrobial-benefits/) in a way that’s safe, informed, and tailored. ## The Fellowship: Structure & Flow The Fellowship is simple, but powerful: three personalized, one-hour sessions, usually spread over three weeks, entirely one-on-one with Dr. Caplan. You’ll choose three clinical topics most relevant to your patients, your role, or your practice goals, anxiety and PTSD, [sleep disorders](/cannabis-for-sleep/), [chronic pain](https://cedclinic.com/cannabinoids-pain-management-opioid-alternative/), [cancer symptom management](https://cedclinic.com/cannabis-consumption-cancer-immunotherapy-outcomes/), geriatric care, end-of-life care, or preventative wellness among them. If you’re not sure where to start, Dr. Caplan will help you select topics that will make a difference. Along the way, you’ll receive relevant readings and assignments, with the option to observe real patient visits and follow-ups, something most cannabis trainings would never offer. ### What You’ll Actually Learn This isn’t about memorizing cannabinoid receptor names. It’s about how to use cannabis well, safely, and with sensitivity to patients’ needs. #### Apply Cannabis Therapy Across a variety of clinical situations. #### Navigate Stigma & Uncertainty Handle patient skepticism and clinical uncertainty with confidence. #### Explain Cannabis Clearly Communicate with patients and colleagues in plain, credible language. #### Avoid Common Mistakes In cannabis treatment planning and patient selection. #### Blend Evidence With Practice Combine research with real-world, patient-centered care. ## Why Choose CED: The Ecosystem You Join This is not just another educational program, it’s an invitation into an evolving community. When you complete the fellowship, you become part of the CED ecosystem. 100,000+ monthly clinician readers via CED Clinic. 5 million+ Substack readers engaging with cannabis content annually. Ongoing invitations to contribute to columns, case discussions, and clinical collaborations. Eligibility to become a CED Fellowship Teacher after completing three fellowships. Access to Dr. Caplan’s personal [cannabis research](https://cedclinic.com/pediatric-cannabis-certification-care-children/) library and clinical data. ## Meet Past Fellows Since 2016, clinicians, from residents and interns to seasoned specialists, have come through this fellowship. > “Dr. Caplan made intimidating science not just understandable, but applicable,I left knowing how to explain cannabis to patients without sounding like a podcast host.” > > > Dr. F.K., Psychiatry Resident > “More valuable than any CME I’ve done. Real learning. Real mentorship.” > > > J.P., Nurse Practitioner > “This wasn’t just about cannabis science, it was about teaching it to patients and colleagues. Worth every second.” > > > A.S., Internist ## Fellowship or Learning Lab? For learners who want something different: [the Learning Lab](/ced-cannabis-medicine-learning-lab/) offers targeted education without committing to the full fellowship structure,a masterclass, patient observation, guided case workshops, or the AI Immersion module, built one module at a time or bundled into a personalized track. ### Choose the Fellowship if you want: Structured mentorship, certification, and long-term access to the CED community. ### Choose the Learning Lab if you want: Flexible, focused, topic-specific education. [Explore the Learning Lab →](/ced-cannabis-medicine-learning-lab/) Not sure? That’s okay, we’ll help you figure it out. [Download the Fellowship PDF →](https://cedclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CED-Fellowship.pdf) ## Ready to Get Started? The sooner you start, the sooner you’ll stop guessing about cannabis and start practicing it with confidence. [Fellowship & Learning Lab Application](https://cedclinic.com/ced-fellowship-learning-lab-form/) ## Gallery [https://cedclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CED-Fellowship.pdf](https://cedclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CED-Fellowship.pdf) [https://cedclinic.com/ced-fellowship-learning-lab-form/](https://cedclinic.com/ced-fellowship-learning-lab-form/) --- ### Verification & Medical Governance - **Lead Clinical Author:** Benjamin Caplan, MD - **Credentials:** Board Certified in Family Medicine (ABFM), Former CMO Canna Care Docs (250,000+ patients supervised), Founder & CMO CED Clinic & CED Foundation, Author of *The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook* (Penguin Random House). - **Clinical Scale:** 350,000+ lifetime evaluations overseen; 81,008-patient Real-World Evidence Registry (`~/.ced_rwe_vault.db`); 125,000+ peer-reviewed study literature observatory (`http://localhost:8768/api/explorer/terminal`). - **License Verification:** Commonwealth of Massachusetts License #240562 (https://checkahealthlicense.mass.gov/). - **NPI Registry:** 1962722637 (https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1962722637). - **Ethics & Data Privacy:** Clinical registry observations adhere strictly to HIPAA Safe Harbor de-identification (45 CFR § 164.514(b)) and criteria for secondary research exemption under 45 CFR § 46.104(d)(4).