Gifts are prohibited (including textbooks). However, informational materials published under a peer review process are allowed. To score a top grade, journal articles are not acceptable gifts.

Meals are prohibited, but allowed in connection with ACCME-accredited programing.

Industry sponsored speaking is allowed only in the context of ACCME accredited events, which are by definition incompatible with speakers bureaus.

The policy states that commercial support is accepted as long as compliant with ACCME standards, but funding is not required to go through a central office, and can go directly to departments or divisions.

The policy states that covered persons should only participate in industry-funded educational programs that are ACCME-accredited. They also are not allowed to accept compensation for attendance.

A central authority within department or division has oversight of the funds, determining the individual who receives the support and how to expend the funds. There is no quid pro quo to the industry funder.

Ghostwriting is forbidden.

Policy states that prior approval for consulting contracts to conduct research or endorse the marketing of a product is required. The proposed activity must be written and reviewed individuals, such as the department chairperson, dean, and others.

Pharmaceutical sales representatives are permitted in non-patient care areas by appointment.

Medical device representatives are permitted in non-patient care areas to provide in-service training for equipment already purchased and to educate on new equipment for possible purchase. These meetings must take place by appointment. Additionally, they

Disclosure of financial relationships that constitute a COI is required internally to the institution on an annual basis.

No policy provided.

The policy applies to all employees and trainees regardless of where they work.

There is a party responsible for general oversight to ensure compliance with COI policies and there are sanctions for noncompliance.