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Meharry Medical College | |
| City: Nashville | State: TN | |
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Commentary: Meharry Medical College provides a good policy on gifts, outside relationships, and on-site and off-site events. However, it provides no policy on disclosure, site access by industry reps, and curricular material. Addressing these areas, even minimally, would certainly improve their overall score.
Updates: This institution did not provide any new or additional for the 2012-13. AMSA PharmFree Scorecard. This institution's evaluation was last updated: 12/05/2010 |
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| Gifts & Meals |  |
Gifts and meals are prohibited. Gifts may be given as departmental gifts, and meals may be provided through CME events. Cumulative or individual gifts exceeding $5,000 in a fiscal year must be reviewed by the General Counsel. |
| Consulting relationships | |
Pre-approval of consulting relationships by the Office of General Counsel is required. Payments must be commensurate to task. |
| Industry-funded speaking relationships |  |
Faculty are prohibited from particiapting in marketing speakers bureaus but may speak at educational events provided they have control over their presentation content. |
| Disclosure |  |
It is noted that consulting relationships must be disclosed through annual disclosure process. Score may be improved upon examining of referenced disclosure policy. |
| Pharmaceutical samples | |
Vendors may provide vouchers which allow patients to receive drug from retail pharmacies. Physicians are encouraged to prescribe generic forms of drugs. |
| Purchasing & Formularies | |
Members of P&T committees must disclose their financial conflicts of interest and notify supervisor and purchasing department staff member who determine whether a conflict of interest exists and if recusal is required. |
| Industry Sales Representatives | |
No policy submitted. |
| On-campus Education | |
Monetary donations are to be made to the academic medical center department. The funds, planning and coordination must be under the control of the department. |
| Attendance at Industry-Sponsored Lectures & Meetings Off-Campus | |
Receipt of payment for attending off-site events is prohibited. Costs for travel, lodging and meals when meeting with vendors should be covered by the department. |
| Industry Support for Scholarships & Funds for Trainees | |
The director of the educational program approves the program and selects the trainee who is to attend the event. |
| Medical school curriculum | |
No curriculum submitted. |
| Do the policies specify an oversight mechanism? |  |
Department leaders are responsible for oversight. |
| Are there explicit sanctions for noncompliance? | |
Sanctions are 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) |
