How should federally funded, community-based academic health professional training programs be held accountable for their uses of nonhuman animals?

This article critically examines ethical, legal, and policy dimensions of nonhuman animal use in federally funded health professions training programs. It argues for a shift toward alternative training methodologies, such as advanced simulations, which provide realistic training experiences without compromising animal welfare. This article also draws on the Animal Welfare Act and recent state legislative efforts to motivate accountability for and transparency about animal use in education and advocates for policies that promote public engagement and align training programs with animal-centered ethical values.