University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine | ||
City: San Juan | State: PR | |
Updates: This institution's COI policies were evaluated on Oct-19 -2016. This institution submitted policies for review for the 2016 AMSA Scorecard. |
Gifts | Gifts are prohibited. [Domain Location: Policy C, p3] |
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Meals | Meals are prohibited 'in the school.' It is not clear that all meals are always prohibited. [Domain Location: Policy C, p3] |
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Industry-funded promotional speaking relationships (not ACCME-accredited) | Relationships are permitted with prior approval. [Domain Location: Policy C, p5] |
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Industry-support of ACCME-accredited CME | ACCME standards must be followed without mention of further restrictions. [Domain Location: Policy C, p4-5] |
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Attendance of industry-sponsored promotional events | No policy located. [Domain Location: ] |
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Industry-supported scholarships and awards | Funds can only be accepted and managed via a central repository. Industry may not earmark funds. [Domain Location: Policy C, p3] |
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Ghostwriting and honorary authorships | Prohibited. [Domain Location: Policy C, p5] |
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Consulting and advising relationships | Consulting is allowed without prohibiting commercial and marketing consulting. Prior approval is required. [Domain Location: Policy C, p5] |
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Access of pharmaceutical sales representatives | Policy states that 'vendors should be prohibited to meet with clinicians in clinical areas where patient care takes place.' However, policy does not state that these meetings in non-patient areas require an appointment. [Domain Location: Policy C, p4] |
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Access of medical device representatives | Access is not substantially regulated by the policy. [Domain Location: Policy C, p4] |
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Conflict of interest disclosure | Disclosure is required internally. [Domain Location: Policy document A] |
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COI curriculum | No curriculum for medical students. [Domain Location: Submission form.] |
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Extension of COI policies to community affiliates | Applies to all individuals in all locations. [Domain Location: Submission form] |
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Enforcement and Sanctions of Policies | A policy on enforcement and sanctions was not located within the policy documents. [Domain Location: ] |
Model policy | |
Good progress toward model policy | |
No policy, or policy unlikely to have a substantial effect on behavior |