Albert Einstein College of Medicine | ||
City: New York | State: NY | |
Updates: This institution's COI policies were evaluated on Oct-19 -2016. This institution submitted policies for review for the 2016 AMSA Scorecard. |
Gifts | None permitted with the exception of patient education items that have been reviewed and approved by the Patient Education Department. [Domain Location: Policy D, p4] |
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Meals | Prohibited. [Domain Location: Policy D, p4] |
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Industry-funded promotional speaking relationships (not ACCME-accredited) | No policy located [Domain Location: ] |
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Industry-support of ACCME-accredited CME | Industry support is allowed given that the funds are controlled by College of Medicine and industry has no role in selecting the content or specific course the funds are used for. [Domain Location: Policy B, p2] |
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Attendance of industry-sponsored promotional events | Attendance is not prohibited in the policy documents. However, attendees are not permitted to accept industry reimbursement. [Domain Location: Policy D, p4] |
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Industry-supported scholarships and awards | Funding to students is not permitted. Funding is permitted for competitive fellowships if the College selects the recipient. [Domain Location: Policy E, p1] |
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Ghostwriting and honorary authorships | No policy located [Domain Location: ] |
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Consulting and advising relationships | No specific policy located [Domain Location: ] |
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Access of pharmaceutical sales representatives | Access to trainees and faculty is generally prohibited. Reps are allowed access to the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee to present information on new drugs not already on the formulary. [Domain Location: Policy D, p3] |
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Access of medical device representatives | Access is only permitted to patient areas for in-service training. Must have an appointment and approval. [Domain Location: Policy D, p3] |
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Conflict of interest disclosure | Internal disclosure as well as disclosure to audiences is required. [Domain Location: Policy A, p5] |
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COI curriculum | COI curriculum is covered for medical students. It is unclear if it meets both AMSA standards. [Domain Location: Submission form.] |
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Extension of COI policies to community affiliates | Policy applies to all persons and when outside of their home facilities. [Domain Location: Submission form.] |
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Enforcement and Sanctions of Policies | COI Committee and Office of Compliance exist to review conflicts. Violations of the policies can result in disciplinary action. [Domain Location: Policy D, p4; Policy C, p1-2] |
Model policy | |
Good progress toward model policy | |
No policy, or policy unlikely to have a substantial effect on behavior |