A prospective patient must see a physician who is registered with the New Mexico Medical Marijuana Program in order to be certified for medical marijuana in the state of New Mexico. This means the doctor has received medical marijuana certification training and has access to the program's database of approved dispensaries.
After reviewing the patient's medical records, the physician will decide whether medical marijuana would be an effective treatment for the patient's condition. If the patient's physician certifies them, they will be able to register with the New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program and receive their medical cannabis card.