The Use of Animals in the MCW Cardiovascular Laboratory
In recent months, animal rights activists have very aggressively and very publicly challenged our humane use of anesthetized dogs in physiology coursework. We at the Medical College of Wisconsin always strive to respect and listen to those who have concerns or objections to positions we take regarding our work in the fields of education, discovery, patient care and community engagement.
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The cardiovascular laboratory for first-year medical students at the Medical College of Wisconsin provides students with an exceptional learning experience.
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The MCW physiology course includes elective laboratory components with simulators (Computerized Simulation of Cardiovascular Hemodynamics) and animal models (Circulatory Control). Attendance is not required in either lab. Dogs are humanely treated and are under heavy anesthesia at all times during the lab.
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"I believe that the use of live animals in Physiology coursework can be very beneficial to both medical and graduate students. It is the ultimate physiology in action."
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Physiologists Affirm Value of Animal Labs in Active Learning; Teaching laboratories integral in providing students with a rich learning experience
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