Education
In This Section:
- Honoraria Procedures
- Request for Review and Approval of Non-Profit Educational Activity PDF DOC
- Template Request for Educational Support Letter DOC
- Education Council (Memorandum HR-39) DOC
- VISN20 Vendor Gratuity Policy PDF
- National VA PDF - Policy on Business Relationships between VHA Staff and Pharmaceutical Industry Representatives
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All educational activities must be approved by the VAPSHCS Education Council (EC). Please submit the Request for Review and Approval of Non-Profit Educational Activity PDF DOC form to SIBCR for review and submission to the EC. Contact SIBCR if you have any questions concerning the Education process.
If funds to support the activity need to be solicited from outside sources (including individuals, corporations, or other organizations), such solicitations cannot be made by VA employees in their official position. SIBCR will make the request and has a template request letter DOC that is appropriate for most programs. The details should be provided and electronically submitted to the Executive Director. The letter will be reviewed and sent on SIBCR letterhead over the Executive Director or Assistant Director's signature.
If the template letter is not appropriate for a specific program or request, please provide details to SIBCR so that a letter relevant to the program can be sent.
For programs accredited either through VAPSHCS or the EES, there are additional guidelines. If the sponsor requires a formal grant agreement, the agreement must meet the requirements of the accredited provider (VAPSHCS or EES).
Generally, corporate sponsors will require formal agreements for educational grants, whether CME or non-CME.
For more complete information on educational activities, please see the Education section of the SIBCR policy manual.