Home > Responsibility > Commitment to Community > Independent Medical Education Funding Commitment to Community Independent Medical Education Funding and Application As part of Amgen's mission to further the advancement of medicine and healthcare, Amgen supports Independent Medical Education ("IME"). IME is professional education given by accredited medical education providers who design and implement programs totally independent of any Amgen influence, as defined by standards such as the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education ("ACCME") guidelines, the FDA's Guidance: Industry Supported Scientific and Educational Activities, and the PhRMA Code. Funding requests including for live presentations, written enduring materials, online courses, and conference symposia from organizations (e.g. hospitals, universities, societies, medical-education vendors) will be reviewed and assessed in conjunction with Amgen's goal to help physicians and other healthcare professionals to obtain information and insights that contribute to the improvement of patient care and the advancement of medicine. Areas of Interest to Amgen Overview of IME Funding Application Process Amgen is dedicated to making the application process simple and straightforward. Amgen will send an email confirmation upon receipt of your application and documentation. IME Application Requirements Amgen's IME funding application process includes: Completion of an online application NEW: Effective March 1, 2017 requests for IME funding may be submitted at any time and for any start date, provided that the program start date is 60 days or more from the date of submission. Amgen requires that an agreement is fully executed prior to the start date of the program content development or activity. Please plan ahead to ensure a decision and contract execution, if approved, can be completed to meet your deadline. Attachment of the following required documents (in .pdf format) to the application: Letter of Request on the requesting organization's letterhead which includes the following: Must be addressed to Amgen Signed and Dated Program title, date(s), and location(s) Description of the proposed activity Identification of the target audience and projected number of attendees Name of accrediting body and accredited provider, including type and number of medical education credits offered for the proposed activity (program MUST be accredited) If applicable, identification of co-requesting organization(s), medical education partner(s), and/or logistical partner. Please include contact information for these organizations. Needs Assessment (can be included in the Letter of Request) Educational Objectives (can be included in the Letter of Request) Agenda (draft acceptable) Full Program Budget Amgen/ Requested Amount Budget (Please Note: Amgen does not prohibit organizers from serving meals at IME events; however, Amgen's IME funds cannot be used to provide meals at IME events) Current IRS W9 form (must be signed and dated within the last 12 months) Please note that submitting a request does not guarantee you and/or your organization will receive IME funding. Eligibility Criteria - Important Application Considerations Independent Medical Education supported by Amgen in the U.S. MUST be: Provided by a United States based accredited provider (e.g. ACCME, ACPE, ANCC) or other organizations authorized by state law to award continuing medical education credits. Paid to a United States based organization It is important to note: Amgen will not provide IME funding for: Individuals Requests for payments to Individuals Fellowships Overhead Expenses General Operating Expenses Entertainment Expenses Awards/ Travel Awards Costs of travel, lodging, or other personal expenses of non-faculty individuals attending IME, either directly to the individuals participating in the event or indirectly to the event's provider. Funding cannot be used to compensate participants for time spent at the IME event. Meals Amgen does not prohibit organizers from serving meals at IME events; however, Amgen's IME funds shall not be used to provide meals at IME events. Amgen's support for IME programs that meet the Eligibility Criteria is compliant with federal and state laws, as well as guidelines that govern such activities. Amgen commercial staff, including field staff, is not involved in decisions to fund IME programs. For more information regarding Amgen's interactions with healthcare professionals and other customers, (click here). Responsibility and control over the selection, content, faculty, educational methods, materials, and venue for an independent medical education event belongs solely to the organizers of the event in accordance with the accredited provider's guidelines. Amgen will not provide any advice or guidance to the accredited independent medical education provider (even if asked) regarding the content or faculty for any Independent Medical Education program. IME funding decisions will not take into account the current or potential customer status of the IME requestor. Amgen requires that a fully-executed agreement, signed by the requesting IME Provider and Amgen be completed prior to the commencement of the IME program. For funding requests approved by Amgen, the IME funding recipient is required to confirm the completion of the activity and provide documentation of how the funds were used within 60 days after the completion of the independent medical education activity. Documentation should be sent to hccime@amgen.com for reconciliation. Please note that submitting a request does not guarantee you and/or your organization will receive IME funding. Apply for IME Funding Independent Medical Education FAQs Budget Instructions Contact Us Stay Connected With Amgen. Contact Us Sitemap Privacy Statement Terms of Use © 1996-2021 Amgen Inc. All Rights Reserved.