Ep29: Dr. Will Bynum defines shame and responding with the growth mindset

What is grief versus shame and does the difference matter? How can shame relate to a growth mindset, deliberate practice, and emotional intelligence? Dr. Will Bynum answers these questions and more. Dr. Will Edwards Bynum, IV, MD, is an Associate Professor in Family Medicine and Community Health at Duke University. Prior to that, he served 7 years of active duty in the US Air Force. His primary academic interest is focused on how medical learners experience self-conscious emotions such as shame, guilt, and pride across medical training. In particular, Dr. Bynum’s research on shame suggests that shame may lead to negative outcomes. Importantly, shame is exacerbated by the learning environment and personal characteristics like perfectionism. Dr. Bynum has been exploring shame resilience in medical learners and providers. Here are links to several of his articles on shame: NEJM Perspective,  Academic Medicine article on shame experiences in medical learners and one on triggers and effects of shame in residents, and a Medical Education article on the origins of shame in medical students.