AMSA Scorecard

	University of California Los Angeles - David Geffen School of Medicine
	City: Los Angeles	State: CA
Links: UC.system.Policy.pdf UC.system.FAQ-041708.pdf david_geffen.pdf Commentary: New University of California system-wide policies have helped bring University of California - Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine from a B to an A. Rounded out by a strong samples policy, a decisive prohibition on gifts and on-site meals are the clear highlights of the policies on industry relationships. However, the sections on consulting and speaking relationships do not institute measures for review or approval of such relationships, or even a requirement for a contract describing legitimate services and appropriate payment.

Gifts & Meals		The School of Medicine uses model language for a comprehensive gift ban, defining and then prohibiting all gifts and on-site meals provided by industry.
Consulting relationships		Consulting is defined as a “Category II” activity under the institution’s “Conflict of Commitment and Outside Activities of Faculty Members” policy, and thus requires annual disclosure, but no contract or prior approval. The policy imposes a consulting limit of 39 academic days, or 48 days for fiscal-year faculty.
Industry-funded speaking relationships		Speaking relationships would seem to fall under “Category II” in the “Conflict of Commitment and Outside Activities of Faculty Members” policy, and as such do not require prior approval. They are limited to 39 academic/48 year round days, however this is a limit on frequency, not longevity.
Disclosure		Annual disclosure by all faculty with conflicts is required; however this policy makes this somewhat unclear by separating disclosure requirements into different sub-sections. A stronger policy would have an overarching disclosure requirement for all personnel, not just those with conflicts, and an even stronger policy would disseminate this information publicly.
Pharmaceutical samples		UC system-wide vendor relations policy: Samples may never go directly to physicians. They may only be donated to the department for trial in the minimum amount necessary, or donated for use at free clinics or by indigent patients only.
Purchasing & Formularies		This policy reiterates the California Political Reform Act, which prohibits individuals with outside entity financial relationships from participating in or influencing institutional decisions concerning that outside entity.
Site Access		The School of Medicine indicates that site access will be overseen by leadership, but there are no more stringent limitations.
On-campus Education		This policy relies on adherence to ACCME standards for commercial support to govern on-site educational events.
Attendance at Industry-Sponsored Lectures & Meetings Off-Campus		This policy prohibits the receipt of gifts, payments and travel support from industry for attendance at off-site events.
Industry Support for Scholarships & Funds for Trainees		This policy prevents industry from selecting recipients of funds.
Medical school curriculum		UC system-wide vendor relations policy: Mandatory training for all employees including students on proper interaction with vendors and the nature of marketing influence.
Do the policies specify an oversight mechanism?		This policy references an oversight body.
Are there explicit sanctions for noncompliance?		This policy does not reference sanctions.


	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)