The school is seeking reassessment from the American Medical Student Association. It is a student association that evaluates conflict-of-interest policies at 149 academic medical centers across the nation.

The group ranks schools based on 11 factors, ranging from educational events to drug samples to free gifts and meals.

WVU previously received a D, but school officials say it didn't take into consideration the school's new conflict of interest policy that went into effect April 1.

The grade now is an I, standing for "in process."

WVU School of Medicine Interim Dean Dr. Jim Brick issued this statement, in response to the report and an article in Tuesday's Dominion Post.

"The WVU School of Medicine put our Conflict of Interest Policy into effect in April, and of course it will continue to evolve," Brick said. "We didn't do it to get a good grade from this student organization, but to do what's best for our patients in West Virginia. For the record, our grade is an I - we're under review - not a D as reported in the newspaper in an incorrect and incomplete story with a sensational headline. And let's put this in perspective - even if it remains a D, that's higher than most medical schools in the country, and the same grade as Duke, Ohio State and Temple."

Another review and evaluation is expected within the next 60 days.