1.11 Conflict of Interest Policies

1.11.1 Conflict of Interest – Personal/Familiar Relationships in the Educational Environment

Personal/Familiar Relationships in the Educational Environment – UW Faculty Code Policy Section 24-50 Conflict of Interest Regarding Appointment, Employment, and Academic Decisions 

This policy applies to all individuals who teach or precept students enrolled in the University of Washington School of Medicine, including faculty, preceptors, and others working with the University of Washington medical students throughout the WWAMI Region.

Effective: Current
Policy Contact: UW School of Medicine, Student Affairs Office, adminSA@uw.edu, Education Quality Improvement Office, eqi@uw.edu

1.11.2 Conflict of Interest – Student Healthcare and Physician Relationships

If a student requires medical treatment, the student should, whenever possible seek to receive care from a health care provider who is not the student’s instructor or otherwise responsible for the academic assessments of the students.  When this option is not possible, the faculty member will be recused from assessment of the student. 

Effective: Current
Last updated: November 1, 2025 (administrative update)
Policy Contact: UW School of Medicine, Student Affairs Office, adminSA@uw.edu, Education Quality Improvement Office, eqi@uw.edu

1.11.3 Conflict of Interest – UW Employee-Student Romantic Relationships and Conflicts of Interest

Employee–Student Romantic Relationships and Conflicts of Interest – Executive Order 54

Effective: Current
Policy Contact: UW School of Medicine, Student Affairs Office, adminSA@uw.edu, Education Quality Improvement Office, eqi@uw.edu