Small token gifts up to $5.00 in value are allowed, up to a maximum of $75.00 per year per vendor. However, the policy also states that 'it is strongly advised that no form of personal gift from industry be accepted under any circumstances to avoid even t

Small meals up to $5.00 in value are allowed, up to a maximum of $75.00 per year per vendor. However, the policy also states that 'it is strongly advised that no form of personal gift [including meals] from industry be accepted under any circumstances to

Speakers bureau participation is not encouraged but it is not prohibited. However, content must be determined by the speaker, not the sponsor.

The CME Office oversees commercial support of CME courses. However, industry funding is not required to go through the CME Office, and may be managed by other University accounts.

Attendance allowed but attendees cannot accept industry reimbursement for travel or other remuneration. While not overtly discouraging such attendance, the policy states that 'Medical staff should evaluate very carefully their own participation in meeting

Industry may provide scholarships to students and trainees for meeting attendance, but it may not participate in the selection of attendees, and all funds must be provided to the university and not directly to the trainee

Ghostwriting and honorary authorship are strictly prohibited

The Compliance Review Committee reviews outside activities (eg., consulting) after the fact and there is no explicit requirement that contracts include clear deliverables and fair market compensation.

Pharmaceutical representatives are allowed to meet with faculty but the meetings must take place only in non-patient care areas and the meetings must take place by appointment only.

Medical device reps must have appointments and must register before entering patient care areas. However, there is no clear restriction of their roles to technical assistance and in-service training.

Disclosure of financial relationships is required both internally and must be posted on a public website. While there is no requirement of disclosure directly to trainees, the policy states that 'Workforce members with supervisory responsibilities for stu

A comprehensive COI curriculum is required for medical students.

The policy applies to all faculties, including adjunct. It applies at all locations, both on-site and off-site.

A Compliance Review Committee determines if there are conflicts of interest.