The goal of the Conflict of Interest Office is to promote the UAMS mission and assure academic and professional integrity. We work with faculty, staff, and students to foster an environment to conduct research with integrity and full transparency. Additionally, the Conflict of Interest Office works to promote and maintain public trust in the Institution by advising and counseling all staff members on identifying and managing conflicts of interest. We strive to help all faculty and staff members to avoid potential and perceived conflicts of interest.
So what is a Conflict of Interest?
Conflicts of Interest are private interests that could inappropriately influence or reasonably appear to inappropriately influence an employee’s professional responsibilities to UAMS. These interests can arise under many situations, including: business relationships, purchasing decisions, gifts, use and appropriation of university and UAMS Medical Center assets, research activities, activities related to students, faculty, staff and activities related to family members.
Are you subject to the UAMS Conflict of Interest policy requirements?
Most likely. In order to identify and review conflicts of interest and the appearance thereof, all UAMS staff members — excluding pro re nata (PRN) and temporary employees — are expected to disclose all outside activities and financial interests that might be, or have the appearance of being, conflicts of interest or commitment.
UAMS Conflict of Interest policies can found on the “Policies” tab of this site.