AMSA Pharm-free Scorecard 2008
D Drexel University College of Medicine
City: Philadelphia State: PA
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Commentary:
A substantial portion of this institution’s policies are based, nearly word for word, on AMA guidelines, which do not impose substantial restrictions on many aspects of industry interactions. The institution has created policies applicable to students in the domains of gifts and scholarship/funding and a curriculum that are relatively strong. 

Gifts & Meals 1 This institution’s policy on gifts does not go beyond the AMA guidelines on industry gifts to physicians.  
Consulting relationships 1 Policy addresses consulting relationships and provides some guidance, but does not require institutional approval of these relationships or require that they be defined in contracts or that payment be commensurate to the task.
Industry-funded speaking relationships 1 No policy or policy not provided
Disclosure 2 The institution requires disclosure of all conflicts of interest annually, and more often by faculty and other selected staff.
Pharmaceutical samples 1 There are no significant restrictions placed on the distribution or use of samples.
Purchasing & Formularies N/A Institution does not purchase prescription medicines
Site Access N/A Pharmaceutical sales representatives do not visit the institution
On-campus Education 2 Educational events adhere to ACCME standards
Attendance at Industry-Sponsored Lectures & Meetings Off-Campus 2 The policies allow for acceptance of reimbursement for reasonable expenses associated with off-site educational conferences, but payments for simply attending are not permitted. 
Industry Support for Scholarships & Funds for Trainees 3 Industry may not select the recipient of scholarships or trainee funds to attend educational events. 
Medical school curriculum 3 The institution has a curriculum that includes sessions on the roles of the pharmaceutical industry at multiple junctures, and also includes reviews of the advantages and disadvantages of industry presence in a clinical setting. 
Do the policies specify an oversight mechanism? Yes Responsible parties are listed for overseeing portions of the policies.
Are there explicit sanctions for noncompliance? No No specific sanctions for noncompliance are listed. 
What the results mean...
3Model policy
2Good progress toward model policy
1No policy, or policy unlikely to have a substantial effect on behavior
0Did not report
N/APolicy not relevant to this institution (e.g., does not make purchasing decisions)