Soliciting or accepting personal gifts or the use of gifts, gratuities, and favors from industry representatives is not allowed'

'UTHSC personnel may not accept meals or other gratuities supplied directly by industry;' however, meals are allowed in the context of accredited CME activities.

Although faculty may give industry-funded talks, and may use company slides, they are 'strongly discouraged' from participating in 'controlled speakers bureaus.'

CME programming is overseen by the Office of Continuing Medical Education. However, educational partners can interact directly with industry sponsors.

'UTHSC personnel may not accept compensation or defrayment of cost from industry sources simply for attending a continuing education event or other activity if the individual is not speaking or a course participant.'

'Industry may not provide grants or awards directly to trainees. Industry may award money to the 'University for such an award, but the selection of the trainee remains a UT and Departmental function.'

The validity of formally committed words of faculty whether in print, electronic, or recorded is essential to the integrity of the professions of health care and education. No faculty should ever accept authorship of material ghost written by ind

Faculty may not be paid for consulting unless duties are spelled out.

Faculty may meet with pharmaceutical sales reps at their discretion, as long as the meeting is not in a public area. Access to trainees should be in the 'general presence' of faculty.

Medical device representatives must be credentialed and are allowed in patient care areas ' for any patient care activities, but there is no requirement appointments.

All employees must disclose 'outside interests' annually.

They have no COI curriculum.

The COI policy applies to all faculty and trainees in all health care settings, on and off campus. Part time faculty are covered when they represent the university.

The UTHSC Finance and Operations office has responsibility for oversight and enforcement.