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Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine - New York | |
| City: New York | State: NY | |
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Commentary:This institution has a good policy which prohibits gifts and meals. Samples may be permitted under certain circumstances. Consulting relationships must be according to a written formal contract. And payments for outside activities must be of fair market value commensurate to tasks. On-site CME activities must be according to ACCME standards; reimbursement is not permitted for merely attending an off-site event. Faculty, but not other employees, are required to disclose COI. No policy was provided for Purchasing & Formularies.
Updates: This institution did not provide any new or additional for the 2012-13 AMSA PharmFree Scorecard. This institution's evaluation was last updated: 12/06/2010 This institution has not indicated consent to allow the public posting of their policies. |
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| Gifts & Meals |  |
Gifts and meals are prohibited. |
| Consulting relationships |  |
Consulting relationships require a written formal contract. Payments must be commensurate to tasks. |
| Industry-funded speaking relationships | |
Faculty and staff are permitted to participate in educational speakers bureaus. Payments should be according to fair market value and content of presentatiotns cannot be modified by industry. |
| Disclosure |  |
Faculty but not other employees are required to disclose financial COI on an annual basis |
| Pharmaceutical samples | |
Samples are permitted according to COI statement (required). Specific circumstances are not clearly outlined. |
| Purchasing & Formularies | |
No policy provided. |
| Industry Sales Representatives | |
The policy on interaction with industry reps permits meetings in non-patient care areas. Reps may also meet with students but under supervision of faculty. |
| On-campus Education | |
Funds are received and coordinated through the Office of Dean. CME events must be according to AOA CCME standards. |
| Attendance at Industry-Sponsored Lectures & Meetings Off-Campus | |
Direct reimbursement or acceptance of travel funds by faculty, staff or students is not allowed. |
| Industry Support for Scholarships & Funds for Trainees | |
Funds are reported to Dean of Student Affairs. Selection of recipient must be without industry influence. |
| Medical school curriculum | |
Curricular material does not adequately address COI and its effects on decision-making by physicians. |
| Do the policies specify an oversight mechanism? |  |
Dean Council is responsible for oversight. |
| Are there explicit sanctions for noncompliance? |  |
No policies avaialble. |
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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) |
