Appointment to the faculty of The Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health carries the responsibility of directing one's principal professional effort and energy to the objectives of the School through teaching, research, and service. Extramural consulting and service activities that provide for maintenance and development of professional skills, facilitate the transfer of basic knowledge, and contribute to the richness of the academic experience are faculty privileges and are encouraged. Such activities, however, shall not exceed an average of one day per week. Some consulting activities may represent a possible conflict of interest or possible conflicts of commitment. In order to preserve the public trust, extramural professional activities shall be included by each individual in departmental annual reports, which will be publicly available for review.
Free disclosure is the best preventative measure against uncertainty.
Identification of possible conflicts of interest is the responsibility of each individual. Potential conflicts are best resolved, a priori, by good faith discussions between faculty members and Department Chairs or the Dean of the School, and between Department Chairs and the Committee on Conflict of Interest. The following are implementation guidelines for Conflict of Interest, designed to clarify the School's policy statement adopted December 21, 1981. They do not represent a change of policy nor do the proposed guidelines address Conflict of Commitment. To those appointed to its faculty, the School endeavors to provide an environment that will serve to enhance and further academic careers and accomplishments.