Data on How Many Schools Currently Use Live Animals

MCW is one of only 11 U.S. medical schools that continue to use live animal labs in education. The vast majority of schools teach students human-based physiology using modern simulators, didactic teaching, and hands-on mentorship opportunities with faculty in anesthesiology, surgery, emergency medicine, and other clinical disciplines. Visit our Alternatives page to learn more about how most schools have replaced the use of live animals.