Alexander Thomson is a veterinarian and assistant clinical professor of anesthesiology and pain medicine at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine. His clinical and research interests include regional anesthesia, pain management, analgesic drugs and patient safety. He holds a veterinary degree from Cornell and completed his residency at the University of Florida.
We have documented 1 statement by Alexander Thomson, in 1 case. Each statement below gives the quotation, its original source and a link to the full case.
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Role at the time: Assistant clinical professor of anesthesiology and pain medicine, Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine
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Statement summary
Thomson opposes sweeping censure before the Yates review clarifies responsibility. He also declines to conclude that university leaders have done enough.
“We simply don't know yet, and I hope the Yates investigation will provide more clarity on this question.”
Open source (opens in a new tab)Cornell's Faculty Senate Is Playing With FireGuest column, paragraphs on the confidence resolution and the pending Yates investigation
Why we used this label
On Cornell's response, Thomson resists blanket condemnation while making his judgment about leadership's adequacy depend on the pending investigation.
Cornell says its investigation led to expulsions and suspensions. Critics say its response to the Chi Phi allegations was inadequate and opaque. The civil complaint mentions essays as a way to mitigate conduct, not as the only sanction.
