AMSA Scorecard

	West Virginia University School of Medicine
	City: Morgantown	State: WV
Links: West_Virginia.pdf Commentary: These policies apply only to students at West Virginia University School of Medicine. In general, they thinly cover the assessed domains, but too often lack the specifics, explanatory depth, and practical considerations to make them meaningful limits on industry conflict of interest. We understand informally that West Virginia SOM may be developing new COI policies. Were the institution to advise AMSA that this is the case, this grade would be changed to "In process."

Gifts & Meals		The School of Medicine does not place any substantive limits on gifting. "…acceptance of gifts from industry vendors is discouraged. Any gifts accepted by students should not be of substantial value. Accordingly, textbooks, modest meals, and other gifts are appropriate only if they serve a genuine educational function…"
Consulting relationships		Not addressed in provided policy, which applies only to students.
Industry-funded speaking relationships		Not addressed in provided policy, which applies only to students.
Disclosure		Not addressed in provided policy, which applies only to students.
Pharmaceutical samples		This policy does not provide any substantive control of samples: "…the use of drug samples for personal or family use is permissible as long as these practices do not interfere with patient access to drug samples."
Purchasing & Formularies		Not covered in provided policy.
Site Access		"Industry vendors are not permitted in any patient care areas except to provide in-service training on devices and other equipment and then only by appointment. Industry vendors are permitted in non-patient care areas by appointment only."
On-campus Education		"Vendor support of educational conferences involving students may be used provided that the funds are provided to the institution not directly to the student."
Attendance at Industry-Sponsored Lectures & Meetings Off-Campus		This policy covers on-site education only.
Industry Support for Scholarships & Funds for Trainees		Not covered in provided policy.
Medical school curriculum		This policy indicates conflict of interest training for students exists, but does not elaborate.
Do the policies specify an oversight mechanism?		No oversight mechanism or charge granted.
Are there explicit sanctions for noncompliance?		This policy makes reference to 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)