In addition to the many duties Dr. Thompson has, she has extensive background experience in teaching, grant writing and research.  She is also a member of national, state and local medical boards.

• The University of Texas, Austin, TX – 1967 - BA
• The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX – 1971 - MD
• St. Vincent’s Hospital, New York City, NY – 1971-1972 - Internship
• The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX – 1972-1974 - Residency

• Chair, Department of Family Medicine-02/1998-present
• Assistant Dean for Faculty Practice-02/2002-08/2006
• Medical Director, UTMB Hospital Clinics and Community Based Clinics- 09/2004–08/2006
• Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Preventive Medicine and Community Health -09/1996-present
• Director, Predoctoral Program, Department of Family Medicine-07/1989-09/1994

• Reading, Golf, Tennis, UT Football