Shawn Williams

Dr. Shawn Williams, DO, ACOFP, is an Assistant Professor at the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine in San Antonio, Texas. He specializes in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) and Addiction Medicine, with a focus on medical education and addressing substance use disorders. Board certified in Family Practice through the AOA, he has 10 years of experience in addiction medicine and was honored by the Obama administration for his work in developing an A.B.A.M.-accredited fellowship program at Willingway Hospital.

Education: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and certification through ACOFP. His career includes roles as Director of Medical Education and Medical Director at Willingway Hospital, where he contributed to addiction medicine training and collaborated with local authorities to combat the opioid epidemic. He emphasizes education for healthcare professionals in addiction treatment and prevention.

Research interests revolve around improving medical education strategies for addiction medicine and curbing substance use disorders. His achievements highlight leadership in clinical education and policy consultation. He co-founded the Willingway-Mercer fellowship and led the Bulloch County opiate task force, integrating healthcare, law enforcement, and judiciary efforts.