Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine | ||
City: Kalamazoo | State: MI | |
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Updates: This institution's COI policies were evaluated on Oct-9-2016. This institution submitted policies for review for the 2016 AMSA Scorecard. |
Gifts | Gifts are prohibited. Only acceptable gifts are those meant for patient education and of limited value. [Domain Location: #2, p3] |
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Meals | Model Policy [Domain Location: #2, p4] |
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Industry-funded promotional speaking relationships (not ACCME-accredited) | Prohibited [Domain Location: #2, p4-5] |
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Industry-support of ACCME-accredited CME | Industry funding is prohibited. [Domain Location: #2, p6] |
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Attendance of industry-sponsored promotional events | Covered Persons are discouraged from attending, [Domain Location: #2, p5] |
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Industry-supported scholarships and awards | Funds can be accepted with prior approval and must be deposited in accounts as determined by the associate dean for Administration and Finance. The associate dean for Administration and Finance oversees the maintenance and distribution of funds. [Domain Location: #2, p7] |
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Ghostwriting and honorary authorships | Prohibited. Follows ICMJE criteria. [Domain Location: #2, p6] |
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Consulting and advising relationships | Consulting is allowed with no specific restrictions. However, compensation must be at fair market value. [Domain Location: #2, p5] |
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Access of pharmaceutical sales representatives | Pharmaceutical sales reps are permitted access to patient areas in some situations. Policy does require access to be limited to appointment. [Domain Location: #1, p6] |
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Access of medical device representatives | Policy seems likely to limit device representatives access to patient care areas except for legitimate reasons. [Domain Location: #2, p6] |
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Conflict of interest disclosure | Disclosure required to the institution as well as to audiences. [Domain Location: #2, p8] |
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COI curriculum | Curriculum required for medical students. [Domain Location: #2, p9; submission form] |
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Extension of COI policies to community affiliates | Policies apply regardless of location. [Domain Location: #2, p1] |
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Enforcement and Sanctions of Policies | Oversight exists and there can be actions taken for non-compliance. [Domain Location: #2, p9] |
Model policy | |
Good progress toward model policy | |
No policy, or policy unlikely to have a substantial effect on behavior |