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Dr. Octavio Choi is a Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford University, specializing in Psychiatry and Forensic Neuropsychiatry. He obtained his MD and PhD from the University of California San Diego as part of the NIH's Medical Scientist Training Program. His research at the Salk Institute focused on neural development. As the founder of Stanford's Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship Program, Dr. Choi explores the intersection of neuroscience and legal issues, particularly how brain imaging can inform courtroom decisions about mental states and moral reasoning. He actively educates various stakeholders about the relevance of neuroscience in law through seminars and courses, including a popular undergraduate course titled “The Brain and Law.” His clinical work incorporates neuromodulatory treatments like transcranial magnetic stimulation for psychiatric illnesses. Dr. Choi also participates in national committees and serves as an editor for the Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and Law. He is committed to advancing the integration of neuroscience in legal settings and improving treatment approaches in psychiatry.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Teaching courses and conducting research in forensic neuropsychiatry.
Stanford Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship • Stanford, CA
Established and directed the fellowship program in forensic psychiatry.
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