Current Fellows

Laverne Thompson, MD

The first physician in her family, Dr. LaVerne Thompson was born in Rochester, NY. She attended Allegheny College in Meadville, PA before attending medical school at Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in Buffalo, NY. She went on to complete her surgical residency at the Case Western Reserve University Hospitals Program in Cleveland, OH. During residency, Dr. Thompson was able to actualize her vision of supporting diversity in medicine while creating professional cultures of understanding and support.

She created the Cultural Humility Series in the Department of Surgery to teach faculty about systemic bias, healthcare disparities, and microaggressions. The series continues to review patient outcomes affected by bias and find strategies to improve the health system. Additionally, she was able to explore her passion for education and resident advocacy through multiple avenues. She has demonstrated her commitment to these endeavors through research, several leadership positions in her local GME office, and appointment as Administrative Chief Resident for her program.

Outside of the hospital, Dr. Thompson has a number of interests. She enjoys exploring new restaurants, playing board games, socializing, and spending time with her two cats, aptly named LaVerne and Shirley. She is also a published poet. Dr. Thompson is excited to join our community and continue her journey in the beautiful landscape that Denver has to offer.