Experiences in teaching laboratory animals to residents of basic biomedical sciences
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PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, ANIMALS, LABORATORY, MEDICINE.Abstract
Introduction: the Curriculum for Medical Residents in the various Basic Science Specialties includes Laboratory Animal Training as a complementary subject; this course must guarantee the development of the necessary skills in handling laboratory animals, based on the specific nature of each specialty.
Objective: to present the main impacts that this complementary training has had on the residents of Basic Biomedical Sciences at the University of Medical Sciences of Pinar del Río.
Methods: a qualitative and historical study was carried out using theoretical and empirical methods at the University of Medical Sciences of Pinar del Río in 2023.
Results: the course has currently been taught in the province for 11 years, training 151 residents in various areas of Basic Biomedical Sciences. Several animal biomodels used in the university's various basic research projects have been standardized. Those trained in this course have participated with their research results in the field of laboratory animals in various scientific events at different levels, published scientific articles in certified journals, and received several provincial awards from the Cuban Academy of Sciences and Annual Health Awards.
Conclusions: the training process in the use of laboratory animals at this University achieves positive impacts that are visualized through scientific results.
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