Alice Thornton

Alice Thornton, MD is a Professor and Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Kentucky's Department of Internal Medicine. She also serves as Project Director of the Kentucky AIDS Education and Training Center (KY AETC). Her clinical and research focus revolves around HIV/AIDS treatment, healthcare retention strategies, and infectious disease management in aging populations.

Education includes completion of a medical degree from Marshall University School of Medicine, residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, and fellowship training at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. She maintains affiliations with the Internal Medicine - Bluegrass Care Clinic and the KY AETC initiative.

Research interests emphasize improving retention in HIV medical care, managing comorbidities in HIV patients, and addressing adherence challenges among older adults. Her work bridges clinical practice with public health policy, particularly in vulnerable populations.

Notable publications from 2013-2014 explore retention metrics in HIV care, comorbidity impacts on treatment outcomes, and case studies of rare infections in immunocompromised patients. While no specific awards are listed, her leadership roles indicate significant contributions to infectious disease education and clinical care.

Thornton's professional activities include directing training programs and overseeing multidisciplinary teams in both clinical and academic settings. Her work integrates patient care with research to advance HIV/AIDS management strategies.