RefCom E , Science and Technology .
• R515 , advocacy for more stringent regulations / restraints on the distribution of marijuana . Policy was reaffirmed to support regulations to decrease overdoses in children due to the ingestion of edible cannabis .
RefCom F , Finance .
• Board of Trustees report 4 to be adopted , which recommends no change to the dues levels for 2025 .*
RefCom G , Medical Practice .
• R705 , that the AMA study , the adverse effects of direct patient care time limitations on the quality of care provided as well as on patient and physician dissatisfaction with a report back at the 2025 annual meeting .
* Current Dues Structure .
• Regular member , $ 420 .
• Physician in third year of practice , $ 210 .
• Physician in second year of practice , $ 105 .
• Physician in first year of practice , $ 60 .
• Physician in military service , $ 280 .
• Semi-retired , $ 210 .
• Fully retired , $ 84 .
• Residents / fellows , $ 45 .
• Medical students , $ 20 .
This report is respectfully submitted .
Respectfully ,
Joseph B . Selby , MD Chair of the West Virginia AMA Delegation
• Physician in fourth year of practice , $ 315 .
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