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University of Toledo College of Medicine | |
| City: Toledo | State: OH | |
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Links:
Commentary:Individ_COI_Draft_2-6-09_Ethics_Clean.doc IRB_application_Pilot_Study11.doc Learner_Objectives_AAMC.UT.doc Pharma_Policy_Rev_1-6-09.doc Vendor_Ed_Flyer_2008.pdf Overall, University of Toledo College of Medicine has a solid conflict of interest policy, with excellent language concerning gifts and on-site meals, formulary committees and travel to off-site events. This institution’s curriculum is also of note, using "Mentored Drug Rep Lunches" to try to replicate what could happen to them as physicians and to evaluate the effects upon prescribing patterns.
This institution's evaluation was last updated: 6/16/2009 |
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| Gifts & Meals |  |
All meals and gifts of any value are banned in this model policy |
| Consulting relationships |  |
No policy, or policy not provided. |
| Industry-funded speaking relationships |  |
This institution strongly discourages faculty participation in speakers bureaus, although they are not prohibited. In order to participate, faculty must provide balanced presentations, disclose the presentation and dates of the activities to the institution, and utilize personal or vacation time for such activities. |
| Disclosure | |
At the minimum, all faculty and staff are required to internally disclose their financial and industry relationships annually. Disclosure is also required in other instances, such as teaching a course, upon first employment and any change in the relationship with industry. |
| Pharmaceutical samples | |
This samples policy is focused on proper storage and dispensing of sample medications, with no clear limitations preventing the use of samples as a marketing tool. |
| Purchasing & Formularies | |
Persons in a position to influence university decisions that could have a financial personal benefit cannot participate in those decisions. |
| Industry Sales Representatives | |
Industry representatives are permitted on site by prior appointment only |
| On-campus Education | |
Funds for CME events and educational activities must go through the CME office or department. The funds will be used as deemed appropriate by the CME office or department. |
| Attendance at Industry-Sponsored Lectures & Meetings Off-Campus | |
Faculty, students and trainees are not permitted to accept payment for attendance for non-CME activities and are not permitted to receive any direct travel funds from industry. |
| Industry Support for Scholarships & Funds for Trainees | |
All scholarship and trainee funds must either go through the relevant Department or the institution’s Foundation, with the institution choosing the recipient with no quid pro quo. |
| Medical school curriculum | |
This institution’s curricular materials show that they are very strong in educating students on the effects of industry marketing on physicians through unique modules and role-plays. |
| Do the policies specify an oversight mechanism? |  |
The Office of Institutional Compliance is responsible for oversight. |
| Are there explicit sanctions for noncompliance? |  |
Sanctions for noncompliance aren't mentioned or outlined. |
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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) |
