Conflict of Interest

Policy and Guidelines for Interactions between The University of Arizona College of Medicine and Commercial Interests (“Industry”)

This policy establishes principles and procedures designed to prevent the University's financial interests, or the personal financial interests of key University officials, from influencing research at the University of Arizona.

An agreement required by the NIH, and certifying that "there is no possibility of dual compensation for the same work, or of an actual or apparent conflict of interest."

Societies Program mentors at the College of Medicine – Tucson serve as both educators and mentors, often holding additional leadership roles within the curriculum and administration. To prevent real or perceived conflicts of interest in student assessment, this policy outlines specific restrictions on their involvement in grading and instructional roles. Mentors may not provide summative grades for their own mentees in the Doctor and Patient Course.