American
Medical Student Association Position
The American Medical Student Association
principles regarding animal laboratories in medical education were
established in 1986 and 1993. A resolution was passed in 2007. Among these principles are the following.
AMSA:
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Strongly encourages the replacement of animal laboratories with non-animal alternatives in undergraduate medical education. (2007)
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Condemns the use of household pets (e.g., cats and dogs) from pounds, shelters, and Class B random source animal dealers. (2007)
- Urges that all medical school classes and
laboratories involving the use of live animals be optional for
students, who for moral or pedagogical reasons, feel such use
is either unjustified or unnecessary. (1993)
- Supports the practice of giving medical students
complete information beforehand on the source, procurement procedure,
transportation, kenneling, and state of health of animals who
would be used for educational purposes, so that medical students
can make their own informed ethical decisions. (1986)
- Urges that alternative educational materials,
such as films, videotapes, and computer simulations be provided
for students who do not choose to attend these classes and labs.
(1986)
- Condemns the practice of faculty intimidation
of medical students to force them to attend classes and labs using
live animals. (1986)
- Condemns the laxity in the administration
and maintenance of anesthesia and analgesia for animals during
and after procedures. (1986)
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