AMSA Pharm-free Scorecard 2016
Liquid error: undefined method `respond_to_missing?' for #<Liquid::Strainer:0x00000006f6a490> Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
City: Davie State: FL
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Updates: This institution's COI policies were evaluated on Oct-19-2016.

This institution's policies were found via online web searches.

Gifts pie1

Gifts are permitted without disclosure is less than $100. Gifts over $100 require disclosure. Policy does state that 'employees should never solicit such discounts, entertainment or gifts.'

[Domain Location: #1, p4; #2, p11]
Meals pie1

No clear policy specific for meals. Policy document 2 references section on gifts in policy document 1, however, there is no section specific to meals. If meals are determined to be gifts, than the policy would not limit meals.

[Domain Location: #1, p4; #2, p11]
Industry-funded promotional speaking relationships (not ACCME-accredited) pie2

Allowed to have speaking relationships if content is a 'balanced assessment' of content and if compensation is 'reasonable.'

[Domain Location: #2, p12]
Industry-support of ACCME-accredited CME pie2

Industry support is allowed if the activities are overseen by the Continuing Medical Education Committee and events follow ACCME guidelines.

[Domain Location: #2, p12]
Attendance of industry-sponsored promotional events pie2

Attendance is allowed. Attendees cannot 'receive gifts or other compensation'

[Domain Location: #1, p12]
Industry-supported scholarships and awards pie3

Opportunities for industry support for scholarships at [redacted] do not exist'

[Domain Location: #2, p13]
Ghostwriting and honorary authorships pie1

No policy located

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Consulting and advising relationships pie1

Policy document 2 reference policy document 1. Policy document 1 does not address necessary aspects of the relationships either allowed or prohibited.

[Domain Location: #2, p11, #1, p3]
Access of pharmaceutical sales representatives pie2

Policy allows for access if by appointment and in locations that prohibit patient access.

[Domain Location: #2, p12]
Access of medical device representatives pie3

Access limited to by invite only and then to areas that prohibit patient access.

[Domain Location: #2, p12]
Conflict of interest disclosure pie2

Disclosure internally is mandatory. There is no mention of disclosure to audiences.

[Domain Location: #1, p8]
COI curriculum pie2

Curriculum exists for medical students that will teach a 'thorough knowledge of the ethical and legal issues associated with conflict of interest and interactions between Industry representatives and the medical professional.' However, this does not meet

[Domain Location: #2, p13]
Extension of COI policies to community affiliates pie1

The scope of the policy is not clear.

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Enforcement and Sanctions of Policies pie1

Office of Human Resources is the responsible authority for reports of violations but it is unclear if there are sanctions for noncompliance.

[Domain Location: #1, 4]
What the results mean...
3Model policy
2Good progress toward model policy
1No policy, or policy unlikely to have a substantial effect on behavior