Do faculty in Southern Indian medical colleges support animal use in postgraduate education more than in undergraduate education

摘要: In India, animal experiments play an integral role in both undergraduate medical education (UGME) and postgraduate (PGME) the discipline of Pharmacology. Therefore, we aimed to compare perceptions pharmacology faculty members southern India with regard use alternatives UGME PGME. We also determined association between these socio-demographic characteristics participants. Pharmacology 15 colleges located answered a 27-statement, 5-domain questionnaire total score 108. The means total, domain statement scores were analysed by Wilcoxon signed-rank test. mean obtained for (n = 52) was significantly higher (p < 0.001) PGME (61.2/108) than that (51.9/108). Significant differences observed when compared all groups, except male those without MD or doctoral degree. individual indicated there is more support Overall, it apparent Indian UGME. Increased awareness required among concerning education, especially