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Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine | |
| City: Chicago | State: IL | |
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Commentary:Prior supervisory approval of relationships with industry and annual disclosure are highlights of Loyola Stritch School of Medicine’s policy, but at times such prior approval stands in for more substantial limits on industry influence. Policies on purchasing, scholarship provision, and curriculum development are absent from current guidelines. Oversight is excellent. This institution has not consented to allow portions of its policy to be cited for illustrative purposes. |
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| Gifts & Meals |  |
The School of Medicine adheres to PhRMA guidelines for educational and practice-related gifts (capping value of each at $100 or less) but also stipulates that faculty, staff, and students may only receive a maximum of $50/year worth of gifts -- including pens, notepads, etc. In addition, all gifts must be disclosed in an annual disclosure form, which may substantially reduce willingness to accept Vendor gifts. |
| Consulting relationships |  |
The School of Medicine requires prior supervisory approval and written contracts for all consulting relationships between Colleagues and Vendors. |
| Industry-funded speaking relationships | |
The School of Medicine does not prohibit speakers' bureaus or limit their longevity, but does require all such arrangements to have prior supervisory approval and be 'limited' in frequency. |
| Disclosure | |
The School of Medicine's annual disclosure form is clear, simple to fill out, and inclusive of all types of financial conflicts, including all gifts and entertainment. Still, it's unclear to whom this information is disclosed. The strongest policy will mandate public disclosure. |
| Pharmaceutical samples |  |
Samples are permitted to be given to individuals for patient use. |
| Purchasing & Formularies | |
Annual disclosure required, but no specific mention of how these disclosures will be assessed in relation to serving on formulary committees, etc. |
| Site Access | |
Vendor access is by appointment only, and only in non-patient care areas. |
| On-campus Education | |
This policy states that Vendors may not give funds directly to an individual, but the lack of a central fund weakens the firewall between industry funding and on-site educational events. |
| Attendance at Industry-Sponsored Lectures & Meetings Off-Campus | |
This policy allows Vendors to underwrite travel and off-site event expenses, provided attendee receives prior institutional approval. Recreation/entertainment costs provided by Vendor to attendee may not exceed $50/person. |
| Industry Support for Scholarships & Funds for Trainees | |
The School of Medicine's policies did not substantively address industry support of scholarships or funds for trainees. |
| Medical school curriculum | |
Nothing in the vendor relations policy pertains explicitly to the content or scope of medical school education. |
| Do the policies specify an oversight mechanism? |  |
Excellent language establishes those responsible for oversight and compliance in each section of policy. |
| Are there explicit sanctions for noncompliance? |  |
No reference to sanctions is made. |
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| Model policy |
| Good progress toward model policy |
| No policy, or policy unlikely to have a substantial effect on behavior |
 | Did not report |
 | Policy not relevant to this institution (e.g., does not make purchasing decisions) |
