PharmaForce polled influential physicians at the top medical schools and hospitals in the United States and asked them about their institution’s policies regarding the following:

• Faculty participation in speakers bureaus, advisory boards and research
• Representatives’ interactions with interns and residents
• Site access for pharmaceutical representatives
• Samples and vouchers
• CME policies
• Industry-funded professional travel, on-site CME and scholarships
• Projected changes in sales force size and structure
• Gifting and unrestricted grants