Dr Joe Thornton

Head Bioethics Unit
University of Florida
International Chair in Bioethics and WMA Cooperating Centre
Formally UNESCO Chair in Bioethics Haifa
Gainesville USA
Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, Psychiatry
University of Florida College of Medicine

Biography
Dr. Joseph Thornton is an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry. He is the Founding Director for the UF-VA UNESCO Bioethics Unit and works clinically in the General Adult Division both inpatient and outpatient services.
Education
Residency - Psychiatry
Stanford University
1985
Residency - Psychiatry and Neurology
Stanford University
1982
Medical Degree
University of Texas
1981
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Texas
1976
Board Certification
• Psychiatry - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Honors and Awards
Distinguished Fellow
American Psychiatric Association
2021