Davis-Thompson Foundation
For the Advancement of Veterinary and Comparative Pathology
Serving veterinary pathology for 50 years (1973-2023)
Who we are
Pathologists
Pathology is the foundation of all medicine, human and veterinary. As pathologists, we study the manifestations and causes of disease in all species of the animal kingdom.
Educators
As researchers and academics, we strive to advance the study of veterinary diseases and the comparison of diseases manifested by diverse species of animals.
Providers
We have the largest repository of pathology images in the world. Our unique courses and content are provided by world-renowned experts and outstanding pathologists in the field.
Benefactors
We pursue and disseminate our knowledge not for its own sake, but to improve the health and well-being of all animals in the world – humans included.
Foundation news
Descriptive Veterinary Pathology Course Update
Our classic Descriptive Veterinary Pathology Course is being reimagined. We...
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Latin American Descriptive Course 2023
by Roberto Olivares DVM, PhD, DACVP From December 15 to...
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2023 Annual Meeting of the Davis-Thompson Board of Directors
27th October, Gurnee, Illinois, US by Francisco Uzal and Bruce...
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Educational Offerings
80
Attendee Countries
16,414
Course Attendees
51
Years Experience
Upcoming events
4to Curso de Necropsia: Identificación e interpretación de lesiones macroscópicas en animales
Acompáñanos en el cuarto curso sobre identificación e interpretación de lesiones macroscópicas en animales.
Necropsy Course April 2024- The Davis-Thompson Foundation
Join us for a two-days course designed to help candidates that are preparing to take the Clinical Proficiency Examination (CPE) by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) National Examining Board (NEB).
2024 Northeast Veterinary Pathology Conference (NEVPC)
Join us in person for this year's exciting Northeast Veterinary Pathology Conference (NEVPC) meeting with a special focus on zoo and wildlife pathology. Registrants will have the opportunity to see a variety of curious cases and to hear our excellent keynote speaker- Dr. Karen Terio, DVM, PhD, DACVP (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign). Participants will be immersed in this fascinating field, whether you're a seasoned, budding biologist, or simply an avid enthusiast of captive and wildlife conservation. Individuals who would like to present a case should contact the course director for details. The deadline for submitting slides is 31 March 2024. Attendees will receive 10 hours of RACE continuing education credit.
