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Mayo Medical School - College of Medicine | |
| City: Rochester | State: MN | |
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Commentary:An excellent ban on gifts and on-site meals is complemented by an equally strong policy on external speaking relationships. However the institution did not supply a policy on pharmaceutical samples, nor does there seem to be a disclosure policy for all faculty and staff, only those with consulting income over a certain threshold. This institution has not consented to allow portions of their policy be cited for illustrative purposes. |
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| Gifts & Meals |  |
Gifts, food and promotional items may not be accepted by staff. |
| Consulting relationships |  |
The institution requires that pay be commensurate with services provided and reasonable. Consulting engagements for which the faculty member receives compensation above a certain threshold require institutional approval. |
| Industry-funded speaking relationships | |
This institution’s consulting policy clearly prevents employees from serving as marketing or promotional spokespersons for device or pharmaceutical companies. |
| Disclosure |  |
The institution requires disclosure for those receiving above a certain threshold in consulting fees, but there is no annual disclosure requirement that applies to all employees. |
| Pharmaceutical samples | |
No policy or policy not provided |
| Purchasing & Formularies | |
The institution does not have requirements for those who serve on purchasing committees, but does outline in detail the potential for conflicts of interest within such committees and provides possible solutions, including full disclosure and recusal. |
| Site Access | |
The institution has created a rigorous training, registration and monitoring system for sales representatives wishing to work on the campus. |
| On-campus Education | |
The policy for onsite continuing medical education cites ACCME guidelines. |
| Attendance at Industry-Sponsored Lectures & Meetings Off-Campus | |
The institution does not permit industry funding to offset travel expenses for employees. |
| Industry Support for Scholarships & Funds for Trainees | |
No policy or policy not provided |
| Medical school curriculum | |
No policy or policy not provided |
| Do the policies specify an oversight mechanism? |  |
There is a Conflict of Interest Oversight Committee |
| Are there explicit sanctions for noncompliance? | |
Sanctions are listed |
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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) |
