Joseph J Fins MD , DHL, DMSc, MACP, FRCP
EW Davis Prof Medical Ethics Chief Div Medical Ethics Prof Medicine Weill Cornell Medical College
435 East 70th StreetDiv Medical Ethics - Weill Cornell MedicineNew York, NY 10021
Fax+1 212-746-8738
Overview of Dr. Fins
Dr. Joseph Fins, based in New York, specializes in Internal Medicine and serves as the Chief of the Division of Medical Ethics at Weill Cornell Medicine since 2000. His education includes a medical degree from Weill Cornell Medicine and various training programs at New York Presbyterian Hospital. He has expertise in medical ethics and health policy, with numerous publications on related topics. Dr. Fins has been honored with awards such as the Doctor of Medical Science, Honoris Causa from the Medical College of Wisconsin, and the Nicholas E. Davies Memorial Scholar Award from the American College of Physicians.
Education & Training
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1987 - 1990- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Internship, Psychiatry, 1986 - 1987
Weill Cornell MedicineClass of 1986- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Fellowship, Internal Medicine
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 1988 - 2027
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Doctor of Medical Science, Honoris Causa Medical College of Wisconsin, 2025
- Elected, Member Association of American Physicians, 2022
- Doctor Humane Letters, Honoris Causa Wesleyan University, 2022
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsChallenges and strategies in the psychiatric care of the ultra-Orthodox Jewish population: A thematic analysis of 18 psychiatrist interviews.Aaron M Bloch, Ezra Gabbay, Linda M Gerber, Anna Lopatin Dickerman, Samantha Knowlton
Transcultural Psychiatry. 2025-08-01 - 1 citationsClinical Ethics and the Observant Jewish and Muslim Patient: Shared Theocentric Perspectives in Practice.Fahmida Hossain, Ezra Gabbay, Joseph J Fins
Cambridge Quarterly of Healthcare Ethics. 2025-04-01 - 1 citationsQualitative Analysis of Symptoms from the Central Thalamic Deep Brain Stimulation Trial for Traumatic Brain Injury.Linda M Gerber, Kaiulani S Shulman, Megan S Wright, Nicholas D Schiff, Joseph J Fins
Neurorehabilitation. 2025-03-01
Books/Book Chapters
Press Mentions
DIY Brain Stimulation Is Growing in Popularity, but Is It Safe, Effective?October 15th, 2024- Large Study Confirms Significant Frequency of Undetected Responsiveness in Severe Brain InjuryAugust 14th, 2024
- Sharing the Untold Story of an Overlooked Pioneer in BioethicsMay 17th, 2022
Grant Support
- Post-trial Access, Clinical Care, Psychosocial Support, and Scientific Progress in Experimental Deep Brain Stimulation ResearchMASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL2023–2027
Committees
- Board Chair, Hastings Center for Bioethics 2023 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Master, Former Governor
- American Society for Bioethics and HumanitiesPresident
- Wesleyan UniversityTrustee Emeritus
Other Languages
- Spanish
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