by Calvin Ko The externship at CAHFS San Bernardino is an experience I will remember for my life! As a first-year anatomic pathology resident, this opportunity broadened my horizons with necropsy on diverse species, in-depth rounds for pathology knowledge, and system-wide meetings with different diagnostic expertise. I did my first zebra necropsy on my first … Read more
Dear colleagues It gives us great pleasure to announce that the Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Pathology has generously decided that from now on, 6 Latin Comparative Pathology Group (LCPG) diagnostic exercises (DE) will be published in every issue of the journal (18 a year). This is double the number of 3 DE per issue that … Read more
It is with the greatest of sadness that we pass on this news. In addition to the many wonderful things that Mary Anna accomplished in her life, she was a frequent and extremely popular lecturer for the Foundation over the years….she will be missed around the world. From her daughter, Clarissa Freemyer… Mary Anna Thrall … Read more
Using the New University Membership Page Video instructions: https://youtu.be/z6saZgD7sOg 1- The “new” University Membership Page is available at: https://davisthompsonfoundation.org/register/universitymembership-group/ (or you can still click on “Memberships =>University Membership” at the top of the home page.) The new system will make it easier to add the faculty/trainees in your department (all you need to do is … Read more
My undergraduate biology program at Duke University emphasized embryology, fetal development, functions of ectoderm, mesoderm {having multipotential cells also capable of forming bone, cartilage, adipocytes, and fibrous stroma} and endoderm and the role of the apical epidermal ridge in determining fetal limb elongation and number of digits. During early limb development, initial low oxygen … Read more
The Davis-Thompson Foundation General Pathology Review Course is an educational program designed to provide a comprehensive review of general pathology topics. It is a great resource for pathologists and residents seeking to solidify their general pathology knowledge and understanding. It aims to support ongoing education and professional development in the field of pathology. The curriculum … Read more
by Federico Giannitti and Leonardo Minatel The one and only “Paco Uzal” was appointed “Academic in the United States” by the National Academy of Agronomy and Veterinary of Argentina (ANAV) last April 19. At the inauguration ceremony, Paco gave a lecture titled “40 years around the world; the journey of a veterinary pathologist”, which was … Read more
On April 20-21, foreign graduate veterinarians on track to obtain their license to practice in the USA joined Dr. De Negri and Dr. Helgert for a weekend of necropsy practice in preparation for their Clinical Proficiency Exam administered by the AVMA Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates. This was the DTFoundation’s fourth course of its … Read more
by Francisco (Paco) UzalChief Executive OfficerDavis-Thompson Foundation This year, our beloved Descriptive Veterinary Pathology course will be transformed into Foundations of Pathology. The course will have a three-day virtual component in September and two half days of in-person instruction at the ACVP meeting in Seattle. While some of the material will remain the same, there … Read more
Meet our volunteer Francisco (Paco) Uzal. You are likely very aware of his pivotal role as CEO of the Davis-Thompson Foundation but do you know what drives him to be so productive? Check it out on our blog!
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