 |
University of New Mexico School of Medicine | |
| City: Albuquerque | State: NM | |
|
Links:
Commentary:An exemplary policy for gifts that phases out industry-supported meals over three years acknowledges one of the more challenging components of a policy overhaul. University of New Mexico School of Medicine policies for on- and off-site education are strong, as are those requiring recusal of conflicted members from purchasing decisions. There is no evidence to what extent this policy is reflected in the medical curriculum, which is another good way to achieve institutional support and buy-in. This institution has not indicated consent to allow portions of its policy to be cited for illustrative purposes. |
||
| Gifts & Meals |  |
All personal gifts, as well as any items displaying logos are banned. Noteworthy: A three-year phase-out of industry support for meals helps departments transition to serving pharm-free fare. |
| Consulting relationships |  |
Consulting engagements must have only fair market compensation commensurate with legitimate services provided. |
| Industry-funded speaking relationships | |
Faculty/staff engaging in outside speaking engagements for industry must ensure the lecture's content is determined solely by him or herself, and shall receive reasonable compensation for legitimate services. |
| Disclosure |  |
This policy makes reference to annual disclosure for those involved in research, but no general disclosure for staff. |
| Pharmaceutical samples | |
A physician considering the use of samples must contact the Director of Pharmacy, a requirement which represents some limit on samples. |
| Purchasing & Formularies | |
Members of purchasing committees must disclose all potential conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from the process. |
| Site Access | |
This policy makes reference to site access restrictions that are not provided. |
| On-campus Education | |
All educational events at the School of Medicine are subject to the ACCME standards for commercial support. |
| Attendance at Industry-Sponsored Lectures & Meetings Off-Campus | |
Policy restrictions for travel and other off-site compensation from industry apply only to trainees and students. |
| Industry Support for Scholarships & Funds for Trainees | |
Industry may not play a role in choosing the recipients of scholarships for students or trainees. |
| Medical school curriculum | |
No policy, or policy not provided. |
| Do the policies specify an oversight mechanism? |  |
This policy does not establish a party responsible for oversight. |
| Are there explicit sanctions for noncompliance? | |
This policy does not make 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) |
