Steven Thornton MD

Physician

2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710Durham, NC 27710

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Summary

Dr. Steven Thornton is a resident physician based in Durham, NC, who graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 2023. He has contributed to several publications in reputable journals, focusing on topics such as pediatric resuscitative thoracotomy, dynamics in surgical residency, and educational strategies in pediatric trauma resuscitation. His work includes publications like the scoping review on pediatric resuscitation in The Journal of Surgical Research and articles discussing surgical education dynamics and strategies. Some of his published pieces have been cited by other academic works, highlighting their relevance in surgical education fields.

Education & Training

Duke University School of MedicineClass of 2023

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Certifications & Licensure

NC State Medical License 2023 - 2027

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

2 citations
Impact of a Surgical Skills Curriculum on Medical Student Procedural Experience and Confidence.
Catherine B Beckhorn, Stacy M Goins, Melissa R Rosen, Alexandria L Soto, Steven W Thornton
The Journal of Surgical Research. 2025-06-01
5 citations
The Anatomy of Gossip: Dissecting Dynamics and Impacts in Surgical Residency.
Joseph C L'Huillier, Caitlin Silvestri, Riley Brian, Rebecca Moreci, Julie M Clanahan
Surgery. 2025-04-01
Pediatric Resuscitative Thoracotomy in Infants, Children, and Early Adolescents: A Scoping Review.
Alexandria L Soto, Akosua D Odei, Cathlyn K Medina, Steven W Thornton, Samantha Kaplan
The Journal of Surgical Research. 2025-04-01

Press Mentions

Wellbeing and Mental Health in SurgeonsJuly 13th, 2026
Unlocking the How and Why: Qualitative Research in SurgeryMarch 8th, 2026
Surgeon, Heal Thyself: Mastering Ergonomics & Navigating InjuryNovember 17th, 2025