Hey everyone,
Just wanted to remind you about the discussion tomorrow-

Conflict of Interest in Medicine: A Discussion of Industry Relations in the Medical School
Thursday, Nov. 6
Moos 2-530
12:00 PM

The emerging policy on conflict of interest will affect us all in future practice.  In the September 2008 AAMC reporter, Dr. Darrell Kirch, AAMC president, stated : 

"While most medical professionals believe that gifts from industry have no effect on their decision making, mounting scientific evidence from different disciplines indicates that these favors—no matter how small—can indeed prejudice independent judgment, often unconsciously. As noted at our 2006 symposium and report on the topic, The Scientific Basis of Influence and Reciprocity, "self-interest unconsciously biases well-intended people."

These issues really do affect us all.  Come learn more about the way industry interacts with us as medical professionals.

Hope to see you there,
Joy

p.s.  For the two or three of you that read this far, we encourage you to bring your own lunch, but there will be some E&G sandwiches for the free lunch or no lunch-ers.



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From: shact003 <[log in to unmask]>
Date: November 4, 2008 9:45:25 AM CST
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Subject: [PHR-LIST] Conflict of Interest in Medicine: A Discussion of Industry Relations in the Medical School
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Dear AMSA and PHR,

Please join us this Thursday over lunch for a discussion of the practical and ethical implications of industry relationships in Medical Education, Research, and Clinical Care.

Carl Elliott, MD, PhD, of the Center for Bioethics and 4th year student Josh Lackner will present information about the role of pharmaceutical companies and other forms of industry in financing and influencing medical practice.

The Medical School is working to develop a policy on Conflicts of Interest. It is important that we as students understand the issues and their implications as they will affect our education and clinical careers. Please join us for lunch and to learn about conflict of interest in medicine.

Thanks so much and we look forward to seeing you on Thursday,

Joy Brintnall and Hannah Shacter

P.S. Please go out and VOTE today!! Lectures are recorded and attendings will understand.

When: Thursday November 6th 12:05pm
Where: Moos Tower 2-530
What: Conflict of Interest in Medicine: A Discussion of Industry Relations in the Medical School
Who: Carl Elliott, MD, PhD, and Josh Lackner, MS4