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James P. Thompson, DVM, PhD

Dean and Professor
College of Veterinary Medicine
The University of Tennessee
Office of the Dean
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Phone: (865) 974-7262
FAX: (865) 974-4773

Education

  • B.S.
    Biology and Chemistry
    Purdue University, 1976
  • DVM
    University of Florida, 1981
  • Ph.D.
    Immunology and Medical Microbiology
    University of Florida, 1984

Board Certification

  • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, 1988
  • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Microbiology, Immunology, 1989
  • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Microbiology, Virology, 1989
  • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Microbiology, Bacteriology/Mycology, 1989
  • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Oncology, 1993

Clinical Interests

  • Internal Medicine
  • Immune-Mediated Disorders
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Oncology

Professional Societies

  • American Veterinary Medical Association
  • Flordia Veterinary Medical Association
  • Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association
  • Phi Zeta
  • American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
  • American College of Veterinary Microbiology

Publications