Will Bynum, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Family Medicine
Department of Family Medicine and Community Health
Duke University School of Medicine
Dates of Visit: May 13 – 14, 2024
Biography
Will Bynum, MD, PhD is an Associate Professor of Family Medicine at Duke University School of Medicine and a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He received his Ph.D. in Health Professions Education at Maastricht University in the Netherlands in 2023, where defended his thesis entitled “Out of the shadows: a qualitative exploration of shame in medical learners.” He is the co-creator of The Shame Space, a global consortium that advances open communication about the role of shame in healthcare, a co-producer on the award winning “Shame in Medicine” podcast series produced by The Nocturnists, and a co-founder of The Shame Lab, which catalyzes research and training to advance shame competence in healthcare and beyond.
Purpose of Visit
During this visit to CHES, Dr. Bynum will be meeting with individual members of the CHES community to discuss their research ideas, offer advice, and explore areas of joint interest. Dr. Bynum will also be presenting at the CHES Cutting Edge Speaker Series on May 14.