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John Thornton

Associate Professor

John Thornton

Associate Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

Medical College of Georgia
Department of Medicine: Cardiology

Emeritus Faculty

  • (706) 721-7808
  • BB 6516B

Education

  • MD, MedicineUniversity of North Carolina -, 1973

  • BA, Chemistry, GeneralUniversity of North Carolina -, 1970

Certifications

  • Diplomat, Subspecialty of Cardiovascular Diseases1987

  • DiplomatAmerican Board of Internal Medicine, 1977

  • PHYGA Board of Medical Examiners, 1987

  • ACLS Provider

  • BLS Provider

  • DEA

  • South Carolina Medical License1987

  • North Carolina Medical License1973

  • ABIMCAmerican Board of Int. Med, 1987

  • ABIMAmerican Board of Int. Med, 1977

Awards & Honors

  • Extraordinary contributorGRU Admissions Committee, 2014

  • Exemplary Teacher AwardsSchool of Medicine, Georgia Health Sciences University, 2011

  • Mentor of the YearSchool of Medicine, Georgia Health Sciences University, 2010

  • Exemplary Resident Teaching AwardSchool of Medicine Faculty Senate, Medical College of Georgia, 2009

  • Chief Resident Appreciation AwardMedical College of Georgia, 2005

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • MEDI 6220

    Cardiopulmonary/Heme

  • MEDI 6240

    GI/GU/Endocrine

  • MEDI 6150

    MCG YOU+

  • MEDI 6210

    Patient Centered Learning 2

  • MEDI 6510

    PCL Adv Clerkship

  • MEDI 6120

    Foundations of Medicine

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • Dabigatran falsely elevates point of care international normalized ratio results, 2011
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Dabigatran falsely elevates point of care international normalized ratio results, 2011
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Dabigatran falsely elevates point of care international normalized ratio results, 2011
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Dabigatran falsely elevates point of care international normalized ratio results, 2011
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • “Utility and cost analysis of D dimer assay in diagnosis of pulmonary embolism using CT angiography.”, 2011
    Other

Department Service

  • Medical College of Georgia, School of Medicine Admissions Committee2008 - Present

    Role:Other

  • Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee2005 - Present

    Role:Other

  • Intensive Care Unit Committee2005 - 2014

    Role:Other

  • Residents Promotion & Evaluation Committee (RPEC)2003 - 2014

    Role:Other

  • Anticoagulation Working Group Committee2008 - 2013

    Role:Other
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