School of Medicine: No Funding and Gifts from Tobacco-Related Companies

Unit Policy

Title

School of Medicine: No Funding and Gifts from Tobacco-Related Companies

Policy

Policy Statement

The Faculty, Departments and Centers of the UNC School of Medicine will no longer accept funding or gifts from the tobacco industry or other tobacco-related entities.

This policy reflects the School’s strongest commitment to support a tobacco free campus and its ongoing mission to improve the health and well-being of the general public at large.

The UNC School of Medicine faculty members and staff shall not engage in any speaking or consulting arrangements underwritten by a tobacco company or related entity.

The UNC School of Medicine Sponsored Programs Office shall maintain a list of tobacco companies and related entities.

Contact Information

Policy Contacts

Please contact the UNCHCS Compliance Office or SOM Dean’s Office, as applicable, for any questions related to this Policy.