The Use of Animals in Veterinary Medical Teaching

Replacement, Reduction, Refinement

• Accepted posters will be displayed during the Symposium
• See Symposium themes (below) for topic guidelines

• Selected presenters will have 5 to 10 minutes to speak
• Best practices: Methods to minimize consumptive animal use
• Shelter medicine programs, cadavers, teaching animal colonies

• Demonstrate and display your model
• Computer-based simulations, animal training alternatives

   Symposium Themes

• Teaching and learning theory
• Animal welfare and ethical considerations
• Alternatives to the use of live animal
  • Models and simulations
• Best practices
  • Refining the use of live animals
• Compliance and regulatory issues
• Organizational change
• Building relationships with the animal protection community

  Please Note: Deadlines

• Early Submissions are encouraged
• The deadline for all submissions is February 3, 2006

If you would like to submit a proposal for a Poster, Abstract or Model, please send a message to EdSymp2006@aavmc.org or mail your proposal to:

The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges

Attn:  Educational Symposium

1101 Vermont Avenue, Suite 301

Washington, DC  20005-3356

Your message should include a brief description of your submission and any requirements you have to display your poster or model.