Upcoming Events
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2025 Northeast Veterinary Pathology Conference (NEVPC)
The Northeast Veterinary Pathology Conference (NEVPC) is scheduled for April 25-26, 2025, at the Smithsonian National Zoological & Conservation Biology Institute in Washington, D.C. This in-person event, sponsored by the Davis-Thompson Foundation, will focus on reproductive pathology and feature keynote speaker Dr. Robert A. Foster from the University of Guelph.
5° curso de necropsia: Identificación e interpretación de lesiones macroscópicas en animales
Te invitamos a participar en el “5to Curso de Necropsia: Identificación e Interpretación de Lesiones Macroscópicas en Animales”. El objetivo de este curso es capacitar a los participantes al respecto ... Read more
Great Gonads And Tubular Tales of Reproductive Pathology!
Join us for an enlightening and engaging exploration of reproductive pathology at the 42nd Annual West Coast Pathology Conference. This year’s theme, Great Gonads and Tubular Tales of Reproductive Pathology, promises to captivate attendees with cutting-edge insights, thought-provoking discussions, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Free for presenters or $20-150
Necropsy Course- 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).
Rodadas de histopatologia da LCPG – Dr. Mayane Facin
O LCPG anuncia rodadas especiais de histopatologia abertas ao público, totalmente dedicadas a estudantes de língua espanhola e portuguesa. Esta série contará com lâminas digitalizadas ou projetadas de casos didáticos e interessantes de patologia.
Seminar Series in Spanish: Patología en signátidos: caballitos de mar, dragones de mar y peces pipa
La Serie de Seminarios in Spanish presenta la charla "Patología en signátidos: caballitos de mar, dragones de mar y peces pipa" con la Dra. Estefanía Montero Cortijo, DVM, PhD. En ... Read more
2025 Current Laboratory Animal Science Seminar (CLASS) and Pathology of Laboratory Animals (POLA)
CLASS and POLA are back and will be completely virtual this year, offering the perfect opportunity to prepare for boards and expand your expertise anywhere. If your knowledge of laboratory animals could use a little fine-tuning, these courses are perfect for you! Reserve May 17-23 on your calendar and register now! Don’t miss the deadline for registrations: May 9th, 2025!
Feline Pathology and Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology- 6th Annual Davis-Thompson Foundation Eastern European Veterinary Pathology Meeting
6th Annual Davis-Thompson Foundation Eastern European Veterinary Pathology Meeting, where our amazing speakers will present current topics in feline pathology and explain how oral and maxillofacial pathology should be approached. This annual meeting is also an invaluable opportunity for fostering collaborative discussions in our community. The meeting will be held at The University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine in Cluj-Napoca, the second major city in Romania.
Full day Seminar: Fish Diseases
Dive deep into the world of fish health with expert-led sessions on pathology, common diseases, hematology, and emerging infections. Whether you're a trainee, a seasoned veterinary pathologist or a veterinary professional, this seminar offers valuable insights to improve your understanding of fish diseases.
2025 Current Literature and Image Interpretation Course – USA
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, to better reflect the current ACVP exam format.
Rondas de histopatologia del LCPG – Dr. Federico Cifuentes
El LCPG anuncia rondas especiales de histopatología abiertas al público, completamente dedicadas a estudiantes de habla hispana y portugues. Esta serie contará con láminas digitalizadas o proyectadas de casos didácticos e interesantes de patología.
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.
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Testimonials
The Davis-Thompson Foundation provides a one-of-a-kind mentoring program that I’m confident will help me become an even better diagnostician and teacher. I am so grateful for this opportunity.

Gregory Fonseca
Brazil
The Davis-Thompson Foundation has a wonderful selection of webinars. I particularly enjoyed the clinical cases. The webinars are definitely an important resource for veterinary pathologists, both those who are new and those who are experienced in the field.

Géraldine Houde
France
The Davis-Thompson Foundation’s webinars have deepened my knowledge of veterinary pathology and provided key insights into my field. I am thankful to the dedicated team of volunteers for making this information accessible.
