Gifts of educational materials to employees are permissible only if they are received by the departmental library for general use as determined by Department Chair/Section Head/VP/Director or designee. Personal gifts of educational materials and textbooks

No meals allowed except modest meals in conjunction with consultation.

Individuals may not participate in promotional speakers bureaus or other promotional events for Industry designed to influence purchasing or prescribing decisions. This includes advising or creating materials for Industry or marketing and promoting their

Unless prior approval has been made, continuing education activities must have an account established and managed by the CME Department. In addition, the school requires onsite review for high risk of bias CME, such as jointly sponsored, history of percei

'Individuals should evaluate carefully their attendance at meetings and conferences that are fully or partially sponsored by Industry because of the potential for perceived or actual Conflict of Interest.' However, faculty are not explicitly discouraged f

Industry may provide scholarships for meeting attendance, but it may not participate in the selection of attendees.

'Individuals may not be listed as authors on any materials ghostwritten by Industry representatives or someone acting on behalf of Industry. Individuals must always be responsible for the content of any publications or presentations, including slides. The

'Employees may consult with Industry to provide scientific advice'

Pharmaceutical reps are allowed by appointment in non patient care areas.

'Access is permitted for Industry Representatives who are invited to provide in-service assistance regarding devices or equipment.... In these limited circumstances, an Industry Representative may be allowed to offer technical advice to a DMU clinician re

Internal disclosure is required annually, and disclosure must be made to patients if there is a conflict of interest. However, there is no requirement to disclose to students or trainees.

Each of DMU Colleges provides instructional programming designed to helpstudents understand the potential conflicts that may arise between Industry representatives and health care and higher education professionals and guide them on how to develop and

All faculty (including adjunct faculty), employees, and trainees are subject to the institution's COI policies, but the policy documents do not specify that the COI policies also cover them in all instances, locations, or whereabouts.

There is a party responsible for general oversight to ensure compliance with COI policies and there are sanctions for noncompliance.