Are UMass Memorial employed clinicians/physicians allowed to accept an invitation by a pharmaceutical or device company to give a talk to community physicians?
A. UMass Memorial policy allows employed physicians to consult if appropriate criteria is met, including but not limited to a contract for deliverables, restriction to scientific issues versus marketing, and compliance with Medical School consulting limitations. Such talks would be considered consulting. In instances in which UMass Memorial-employed physicians or staff participate in such talks, they should follow the guidelines below, which are included in the full vendor relationship policy.
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