School of Medicine

Conflict of Interest

At the West Virginia University School of Medicine cultivating meaningful relationships with our patients is paramount. The foundation for our patient relationships are based on our core values which include:

• Integrity
• Respect
• Love
• Creativity
• Courage
• Faith
• Humility
• Trust

Therefore, it is our goal to systematically eliminate any barriers that would prevent this type of relationship from occurring. Hence, the development of a conflict of interest policy and disclosure process at the WVU School of Medicine which has been based on the following guiding principles:

• We do not want drug/device companies teaching our students and residents how to practice medicine – that is our job.
• We do not want drug/device companies telling us how to treat patients - that is our job
• Scholarship that bears our names should be written by our hand – not a representative of a drug/device company

Our patients should be confident that ALL clinical decisions are based on their best interest. It is our intent that this policy enhances the level of confidence that our patients have with regard to their clinical care, while continuing to allow us to educate and train the highest quality of health care professionals for West Virginia and our nation.

Documentation

• SoM Policy & Procedure Conflict of Interest
• CoI AAMC Recommendations
• CoI Appendix A WV CODE 6B-2-5
• CoI Appendix B ACCME Standards for Commercial Support
• CoI AppendiX C WVU Faculty Handbook Outside Consulting
• CoI Appendix D Disclosure Form
• CoI Q & A
• CoI Dr. Brick's Memo 01.16.09

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