Faculty Disclosures
In accordance with accreditation standards and our commitment to educational integrity, we require all faculty members to disclose relevant financial relationships, potential conflicts of interest, and professional affiliations.
Disclosure Policy
Purpose and Importance
Faculty disclosures serve to:
- Maintain Educational Integrity: Ensure unbiased, evidence-based educational content
- Promote Transparency: Provide participants with complete information about faculty relationships
- Meet Accreditation Standards: Comply with continuing education accreditation requirements
- Build Trust: Demonstrate commitment to ethical educational practices
- Protect Participants: Enable informed decision-making about educational content
Disclosure Requirements
All faculty members must disclose:
- Financial relationships with commercial entities
- Research funding and support relationships
- Consulting and advisory roles
- Speaking bureau participation
- Equity ownership and investment interests
- Patent and royalty arrangements
- Family member relationships that may represent conflicts
Types of Disclosures
Financial Relationships
Faculty must disclose financial relationships including:
Direct Financial Support:
- Research grants and funding
- Consulting fees and honoraria
- Speaking bureau participation
- Advisory board compensation
- Expert witness fees
Equity and Ownership:
- Stock ownership and equity interests
- Partnership interests and investments
- Royalty arrangements and patent rights
- Start-up company involvement
- Board of directors compensation
Professional Relationships
Relevant professional affiliations include:
- Employment relationships with commercial entities
- Board service and advisory roles
- Professional organization leadership
- Editorial board service
- Peer review responsibilities
Research Relationships
Research-related disclosures include:
- Principal investigator roles
- Research collaborations and partnerships
- Industry-sponsored research participation
- Clinical trial involvement
- Data safety monitoring board service
Faculty Disclosure Statements
Conference Co-Chairs
Dr. [Name], Co-Chair
Financial Disclosures: Disclosure information will be provided Professional Affiliations: Professional relationship information Research Relationships: Research funding and collaboration details
Dr. [Name], Co-Chair
Financial Disclosures: Disclosure information will be provided Professional Affiliations: Professional relationship information Research Relationships: Research funding and collaboration details
Session Chairs and Faculty
Foundation Track Faculty
Individual faculty disclosure statements will be provided for each faculty member
Advanced Practice Faculty
Individual faculty disclosure statements will be provided for each faculty member
Leadership Track Faculty
Individual faculty disclosure statements will be provided for each faculty member
Research Track Faculty
Individual faculty disclosure statements will be provided for each faculty member
Guest Speakers and Presenters
Disclosure statements for all guest speakers and special presenters will be provided
Conflict of Interest Management
Assessment Process
When potential conflicts are identified, we:
- Evaluate Relevance: Assess relationship to educational content
- Determine Impact: Evaluate potential for bias or commercial influence
- Implement Safeguards: Apply appropriate management strategies
- Monitor Compliance: Ensure ongoing adherence to policies
Management Strategies
Conflict management may include:
- Content Review: Independent review of educational materials
- Balanced Perspectives: Inclusion of alternative viewpoints and approaches
- Disclosure Enhancement: Prominent disclosure during presentations
- Speaker Replacement: Selection of alternative faculty when necessary
- Content Modification: Adjustment of content to remove commercial bias
Monitoring and Oversight
Our conflict management includes:
- Regular disclosure updates and reviews
- Content monitoring for commercial bias
- Participant feedback assessment
- Compliance auditing and verification
- Continuous improvement of policies and procedures
Educational Content Standards
Evidence-Based Content
All educational content must:
- Be based on current scientific evidence
- Present balanced and objective information
- Include multiple perspectives and approaches
- Focus on educational objectives and learning outcomes
- Avoid commercial promotion or bias
Content Review Process
Educational content undergoes:
- Peer Review: Independent expert review and validation
- Bias Assessment: Evaluation for commercial influence or promotion
- Accuracy Verification: Confirmation of scientific accuracy and currency
- Objective Achievement: Alignment with stated learning objectives
- Quality Assurance: Comprehensive quality review and approval
Participant Information
Disclosure Communication
Participant access to disclosure information includes:
- Program Materials: Disclosure information in conference programs
- Website Publication: Online disclosure database and search capability
- Session Announcements: Verbal disclosure during relevant sessions
- Written Materials: Disclosure statements in handouts and resources
- Digital Access: Electronic disclosure information and updates
Understanding Disclosures
Participants should understand that:
- Disclosed relationships do not necessarily indicate bias
- Faculty expertise may be related to disclosed relationships
- Educational content is independently reviewed for quality and objectivity
- Multiple perspectives are presented when appropriate
- Questions about disclosures are welcome and encouraged
Compliance and Reporting
Accreditation Compliance
Our disclosure program meets requirements for:
- Continuing education accreditation standards
- Professional organization guidelines
- Industry best practices and recommendations
- Regulatory compliance and oversight
- Quality assurance and improvement standards
Documentation and Records
We maintain comprehensive records including:
- Faculty disclosure statements and updates
- Conflict assessment and management documentation
- Content review and approval records
- Participant communication and feedback
- Compliance monitoring and audit results
Updates and Changes
Ongoing Disclosure Requirements
Faculty must provide updates regarding:
- New financial relationships or changes
- Modification of existing relationships
- Research funding changes or additions
- Professional affiliation changes
- Any other relevant relationship developments
Communication of Changes
Updates are communicated through:
- Program material revisions
- Website updates and notifications
- Session announcements and corrections
- Written communications to participants
- Digital platform updates and alerts
Contact Information
Disclosure Questions
Disclosure Coordinator: Name and contact information
Email: Disclosure coordination email
Phone: Disclosure coordination phone
Compliance Information
Compliance Officer: Name and contact information
Email: Compliance email
Phone: Compliance phone
Educational Standards
Educational Director: Name and contact information
Email: Educational standards email
Phone: Educational standards phone
Additional Resources
Policy Documents
- Complete disclosure policy and procedures
- Conflict of interest management guidelines
- Educational content standards and requirements
- Accreditation compliance documentation
- Quality assurance and improvement policies
Educational Materials
- Understanding faculty disclosures guide
- Conflict of interest explanation resources
- Educational integrity information
- Participant rights and responsibilities
- Feedback and reporting mechanisms
Complete faculty disclosure statements will be provided in conference materials and made available online prior to the conference. Updates will be communicated as they occur.