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.
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Upcoming events
2025 Current Literature and Image Interpretation Course – UK
This course is a systems-based review of veterinary pathology including current literature (past 5 years), relevant textbooks, as well as thousands of gross and microscopic images (histopathology and cytology). Attendees will receive over 600 of boards-style multiple-choice questions, both knowledge (literature and textbook based) and image based. Questions are embedded in the presentations via live polling, but attendees will also receive the questions with references in the course materials. This course replaces the previously offered Gross Course and differs from it by the addition microscopic images (histopathology and cytology) and current literature review.
Seminar Series in Spanish: Patología ósea
La Serie de Seminarios in Spanish presenta la charla "Patología ósea" con el Dr. Fernando Dutra, DVM, MSc. En este seminario, exploraremos las principales enfermedades óseas en animales, su diagnóstico ... Read more
Davis-Thompson Foundation “Just in time mock exams”
The Foundation invites you to this dynamic two-day meeting dedicated to aspiring veterinary anatomic pathologists. It will combine interactive presentations and mock exams centered around diverse animal species and diseases. Participants will navigate a comprehensive potpourris of important, classic, and peculiar diseases with exam simulations. Embark on this journey to sharpen your diagnostic skills and confidence during training. This event will not be recorded.