Paul Bundi
Dr. Paul Bundi is a Kenyan physician whose career bridges the worlds of clinical leadership, medical education, and literary expression. He serves as the Chief Physician at Oregon Health Services and as a Senior Faculty Member at Kenya Methodist University (KEMU), where he is known for combining academic rigor with compassionate care. With years of experience in internal medicine and public health, Dr. Bundi has played a critical role in advancing patient-centered care models and mentoring the next generation of medical professionals.
What sets him apart is his dual pursuit of science and storytelling. Alongside his medical qualifications, he holds an Advanced Creative Writing certificate from The Writers Bureau, University of Manchester, an unusual but powerful combination that informs both his teaching and clinical practice. Through his writing, he explores the human dimensions of healthcare, using narrative to make sense of complex medical and social realities. He believes that storytelling is not only therapeutic but also essential in shaping empathetic doctors and responsive health systems.
Whether he’s leading clinical teams, guiding students at KEMU, or crafting stories that elevate patient voices, Dr. Bundi operates from a deep conviction: medicine is not just about treatment, but about understanding and transforming the lives behind every diagnosis.