ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence FAQs

Here is a list of evolving FAQs concerning the EthosCE Faculty Management Add-on changes coming in version 7.48.

What will happen to my existing course level form disclosures I already collected?

Existing financial relationships collected from faculty users who have submitted the ‘disclosure form' and/or the ‘speaker disclosure form’ will automatically be migrated to the faculty user’s profile under the Financial Relationships tab.

Can I still customize my faculty forms or collect my own financial relationship information?

Yes, These changes do not affect existing faculty form assignments, collections, editing, or creating new forms.

What happens to my financial disclosure field data still in the course faculty forms?

This data will remain in the form, but unable to be edited by any users, including administrators.

How do I find out more about these requirements from ACCME?

Please visit our ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence overview page. This page includes links to various ACCME provided learning resources and regulatory documentation.

How long do I have to transition my team to implement these changes?

The ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence go into affect on January 1, 2022.

How do I know which mitigation strategy to use?

ACCME has provided a toolkit to help guide faculty administrators and review committees to decide how financial relationships should be mitigated and displayed.