Thornton S Mu

COL Thornton S Mu, MD, is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio. As Army Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education, he oversees training programs at San Antonio Military Medical Center. His military service includes combat deployments to Iraq (2006-2007) and Afghanistan (2012-2013).

Education:

• 2011: Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship, University of Hawaii/Tripler Army Medical Center
• 2006: Pediatric Residency, San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
• 2003: MD, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
• 1996: BA, University of California at Berkeley

Research focuses on neonatal critical care innovations including umbilical cord blood utilization, ECMO protocols, simulation-based resuscitation training, and quality improvement initiatives for breastfeeding outcomes in military families. His work employs randomized trials and simulation methodologies to advance neonatal practice.

Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on clinical trials in neonatology (2021-2022), particularly investigating cord blood applications, simulation training efficacy, and procedural impacts on infant outcomes.

Scientific Awards:

• Distinguished Military Graduate (Army ROTC)
• US Army Medical Corps 'A' Proficiency Designator

Leadership roles include former Program Director for Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship (2015-2019) and Division Chief of Neonatal Medicine Services (2016-2017). Serves as Immediate Past President for AAP Uniformed Services Chapter West and holds memberships in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and Uniformed Services sections.