History
In 1969, a group of devoted Duke medical alumni established the Davison Club, now the Wilburt C. Davison Society, to honor founding dean Wilburt Cornell Davison, MD, and provide critical, unrestricted support for medical education at Duke. Davison’s support of students is legendary. He was known to reach into his own pockets to help medical students meet their financial needs. The generous group that bears his name continues that tradition over 50 years later.
Giving Levels
In 2023-2024, the Davison Club raised $2,925,010 in support of medical education at Duke. Each gift, whatever the amount, is important.
| 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 social events with Duke faculty members, students, and other benefactors.
- Your name will be included on the Trent Semans Center for Health Education and Duke Clinic's annual recognition wall.
- You will receive DukeMed Alumni News magazine twice a year.
- Upon request, we will send you a Davison Society gold-filled lapel pin.
Join the Davison Society
Gifts to the following funds receive Davison Society credit: