{"id":142716,"date":"2026-03-12T09:42:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T13:42:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/camed\/?page_id=142716"},"modified":"2026-04-16T16:23:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T20:23:36","slug":"medical-educator-conflicts-of-interest-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/camed\/offices-services\/md-program-offices\/medical-education\/policies\/medical-educator-conflicts-of-interest-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Educator Conflicts of Interest Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Medical Educator Conflicts of Interest Policy<\/a><\/p>\n

This policy is in addition to, and does not replace, any other University\u00a0<\/em><\/span>conflicts of interest policy or process<\/em><\/span><\/a>.<\/em><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Policy Statement<\/h1>\n

Medical educators hold a dual responsibility to uphold the highest standards of education while ensuring the integrity and fairness of student evaluation and support. This policy establishes clear guidelines to prevent conflicts of interest that may arise due to overlapping roles as educators, advisors, coaches, medical providers and family members. The intent is to ensure that all interactions foster trust, integrity, and fairness, and maintain the highest standards of professionalism in medical education.<\/p>\n

The school\u2019s expectations for Separation of Academic\/Physician Roles in the Provision of Health Treatment, approved by the Executive Committee on September 26, 2018 is included in this policy.<\/p>\n

Covered Parties<\/h2>\n

This policy applies to all Educators and Medical Students at Chobanian & Avedisian SOM.<\/p>\n

Defined Terms<\/h2>\n

Medical Educator<\/strong>: Any individual involved in the academic, clinical, or professional training of medical students, including faculty, allied health professionals, residents, and fellows.<\/p>\n

Academy Medical Educator (AME): <\/strong>A designated group of core faculty who serve as the core advisor for students for the entirety of the student\u2019s time in medical school, core faculty in the Doctoring courses, and a longitudinal coach for a cohort of students across the 4 years of the curriculum.<\/p>\n

Conflict of Interest<\/strong>: A situation in which an educator\u2019s impartiality could be compromised, or be perceived as such, due to multiple relationships existing between the educator and medical student (e.g., clinical instructor and medical provider).<\/p>\n

Clinical Teaching<\/strong>: Instruction or guidance provided in clinical settings, including patient care or simulated environments.<\/p>\n

Academic Advising<\/strong>: Academic and professional guidance provided to students to support their development. This does not include other forms of advising such as Field Specific Advising.<\/p>\n

Coaching: <\/strong>Guiding, supporting, and encouraging students to achieve their goals, improve their performance, and develop their skills. It often includes providing feedback, setting objectives, and helping students overcome obstacles.<\/p>\n

Responsible Parties<\/h2>\n

The following roles are responsible for enforcing this policy:<\/p>\n