New Developments in Managing Conflicts of Interest

CCOI Policy Study Published

Most medical schools lack strong policies to counter clinical conflicts of interest (CCOI), according to a new study from IMAP.  The study, appearing in the March, 2011 edition of Academic Medicine, reveals the results of a 2007-2008 survey of the nation's 125 medical schools.

2011 Physician Advocacy Merit Award Winners Announced

IMAP has selected Dr. Kimberly S. G. Chang, Dr. Anne Davis and Dr. Michael P. Hirsh to receive the Physician Advocacy Merit Award for 2011. The Merit Award gives national recognition annually to three physicians for their commitments and accomplishments in the advocacy arena. The award includes a $10,000 gift to support their ongoing efforts in promoting and realizing the principles of civic engagement.