Biography

Dr. Bradley-Guidry earned a Bachelor degree in Nursing at Texas Christian University in 1987 and a Bachelor degree in Physician Assistant Studies at the UT Southwestern Medical Center School of Health Professions in 1998. She earned a Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree at the University of Nebraska in 2006 and earned a Doctor of Public Health degree at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, School of Public Heath in 2019.

Dr. Bradley-Guidry is a board-certified public health professional and physician assistant. Her clinical expertise is in hypertension. Dr. Bradley-Guidry's research interest is in health professions workforce diversity. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies and holds the endowed title of Distinguished Teaching Professor from Southwestern Academy of Teachers. She serves as Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Engagement for UT Southwestern School of Health Professions. 

Education

Undergraduate
Texas Christian University (1987), Nursing
Undergraduate
Univ of Tx Southwestern Med Ct (1998), Physician Assistant Studies
Graduate School
University of Nebraska-Omaha (2006), Physician Assistant Studies
Graduate School
Uni of North Tx Health Science (2019), Public Health

Research Interest

  • Health Disparities
  • Health Professions Workforce Diversity

Publications

Featured Publications LegendFeatured Publications

Assessing Harmful Bias and Celebrating Strength Through the Narratives of Black/African American Physician Assistant Students
Bester V, Bradley-Guidry C JPAE 2022 10 1;33(3) 157-163
An Assessment of Physician Assistant Student Diversity in the United States: A Snapshot for the Healthcare Workforce
Bradley-Guidry C, Burwell N, Dorough R, Bester V, Kayingo G, Sumihiro S BMC Med. Educ. 2022 Sep 15(1):680
Assessing and Benchmarking, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Healthcare Professions
Kayingo G, Bradley-Guidry C, Burwell N, Suzuki S, Dorough R, Bester V JAAPA 2022 (35)11 51-54
Minority Physician Assistant Faculty: A Phenomenological Assessment of Factors Leading to Retention in the Faculty Role.
LeLacheur SF, Bester V, Oxendine LH, Guidry CB, Ryujin D, Samuels K, Maldonado A, Bowen D, Himmerick K, J Physician Assist Educ 2019 Jun 30 2 79-85
Similarities and Differences Between Physician Assistant Program and Medical School Mission Statement Themes.
Orcutt VL, James K, Bradley-Guidry C, Jones PE J Physician Assist Educ 2018 Mar 29 1 7-11
What Really Ails Diversity Efforts in Healthcare?
Bradley-Guidry, C, Garner, W. JLS 2016 10 1 85-86
Primary Care and Diversity in the Physician Assistant Profession
Pomeranz H, Bailey J, Bradley-Guidry C. J Physician Assist Educ 2014 25 (4) 47-51
First Time Pass Rate: Compliance with Reporting Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam Performance Outcomes
Bradley-Guidry C, Hocking J, Jones PE J Physician Assist Educ 2013 24 (2) 58e
African-American Physician Assistants in Texas.
Bradley-Guidry C, Jones PE, Millner L J Physician Assist Educ 2011 23 (1) 49-50e
Racial Differences in the Renal Response to Blood Pressure Lowering During Chronic Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibition: A Prospective Double Blind Randomize Comparison of Fosinopril and Lisinopril in Older Hypertensive Patients with Chronic Renal Insufficiency
Mitchell HC, Smith RD, Cutler RE, Sica D, Videen J, Thompsen-Bell S, Jones K, Bradley-Guidry C, Toto R. AJKD 1997 26 (9) 897-906

Honors & Awards

  • Outstanding Physician Assistant Faculty Award
    UT Southwestern School of Health Professions Department of Physician Assistant Studies (2022)
  • Outstanding Physician Assistant Faculty Award
    UT Southwestern School of Health Professions Department of Physician Assistant Studies (2021)
  • UT Southwestern Academy of Teachers (SWAT)
    UT Southwestern Medical Center Outstanding Teaching Award (2020)
  • Dean's Award for Scholarly Excellence and Academic Achievement
    University of North Texas Health Science Center School of Public Health (2019)
  • President's Award for Scholarly Excellence with Emphasis on Academic Achievement
    University of North Texas Health Science Center (2019)
  • Outstanding Physician-PA Partnership of the Year
    Texas Academy of Physician Assistants (2018)
  • Excellence Through Diversity
    Physician Assistant Education Association (2017)
  • Alpha Eta Honor Society
    National Scholastic Society for Allied Health Professionals (2016)
  • New Investigator Award
    UT Southwestern School of Health Professions (2014)
  • Minority Health and Health Disparities Scholar
    National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities (2013)
  • National Emerging Leadership Award
    National Association of Medical Minority Educators (2013)
  • Pi Alpha National Honor Society
    Physician Assistant Education Association (2012)

Professional Associations/Affiliations

  • American Academy of Physician Assistants (1998)
  • Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (2021)
  • National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Eduacation (2017)
  • National Association of Medical Minority Educators (2011)
  • Physician Assistant Education Association (2010)
  • Texas Academy of Physician Assistants (2011)