AMSA Scorecard

	University of Toledo College of Medicine
	City: Toledo	State: OH
Links: toledo.pdf Commentary: The conflicts of interest policies for the University of Toledo College of Medicine provide little strong language in the scored domains. While the policies are weak and there is no clear mechanism for enforcement and oversight, the College reports that it has a curriculum that clearly address the link between industry promotion and conflicts of interest. Also of note, the policies require industry representatives who wish to work on College of Medicine premises to complete a two-hour class on relations between industry and students and residents.

Gifts & Meals		All gifts by industry are completely banned, and meals are restricted.
Consulting relationships		No policy, or policy not provided.
Industry-funded speaking relationships		No policy, or policy not provided.
Disclosure		No policy, or policy not provided.
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		No policy, or policy not provided.
Site Access		Pharmaceutical representatives are not allowed in in-patient areas, direct patient care areas, or in the pharmacy department, and must have an appointment or invitation to access other areas of hospitals and clinics.
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		No policy, or policy not provided.
Industry Support for Scholarships & Funds for Trainees		No policy, or policy not provided.
Medical school curriculum		The College's pertinent curriculum includes evidence-based medicine education and interactive training that addresses conflicts of interest in industry promotion to health care workers.
Do the policies specify an oversight mechanism?		Responsible agents for the policy are listed.
Are there explicit sanctions for noncompliance?		Sanctions are not referenced.


	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)