History
The Davison Club at Duke University School of Medicine was established in 1969 by a group of dedicated Duke medical alumni to honor founding dean Wilburt Cornell Davison, MD. He was known for his generosity to help medical students. The club’s name was changed in July 2025 to the Wilburt C. Davison Society. The members continue Davison’s legacy by providing crucial, unrestricted support for medical education at Duke.
Giving Levels
In the 2025 fiscal year, the Wilburt C. Davison Society raised $3,207,004 in support of medical education in the School of Medicine. Every contribution—large or small—truly helps shape the future of healthcare by supporting the next generation of medical professionals.
| Innovators Society | $25,000+ |
| Leadership Society |
$10,000 |
| Dean's Circle | $5,000 |
| Member | $2,500 |
| Recent Graduate Member (1-9 years since graduation) |
$120 ($10 per month) |
Benefits of Membership
- Invitations to receptions, events with faculty members, students, and other medical professionals.
- Your name will be included on the Trent Semans Center for Health Education and the Duke Clinic’s annual recognition walls.
- Upon request, we will send you a Wilburt C. Davison Society lapel pin.
Join the Wilburt C. Davison Society
Gifts to the following funds receive Wilburt C. Davison Society membership: