Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health
School of Medicine and Public Health | Department of Family Medicine and Community Health
Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT
Michael Chen, MD, FAAFP is a board-certified family physician at the UW Health Oregon Clinic. He helped create the medical cannabis referral program at the University of Utah and has served on the Utah Medical Cannabis Compassionate Use Board in addition to the Utah Physician Licensing Board and Utah Health Advisory Council. He now serves as Medical Director, Primary Care Expansion Services for UW Health. He is a Past President of the Utah Academy of Family Physicians and currently serves on the Board of the Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians as well as the Board of the Dane County Medical Society. He has clinical interest in educating the public, patients, and clinicians about cannabis and evidence behind medical uses in addition to advocating for health equity.
Talks:
Weeding Out The Facts: Cannabis 101
Curious about medical cannabis? We break down THC and CBD basics, explore evidence for treating common issues, and discuss safety. Learn to navigate this evolving field with clear, practical advice for your health and well-being
Delta-8: The Truth Behind "Legal Weed"
Is “legal weed” actually safe? This session uncovers the truth about Delta-8 and the “hemp loophole”. We explain the chemical risks of unregulated products and how new 2026 federal laws will transform the market and your access.
Beyond the Model Minority Myth: Asian Americans in Medicine
This talk explores how the “model minority” myth harms Asian Americans in healthcare. We’ll discuss how stereotypes affect doctors’ careers and hide patient health needs. Dismantling this myth is essential for creating a truly inclusive medical community for everyone.