
Carolyn Bradley-Guidry, M.P.A.S., DrPH
Associate Dean Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Shp | School of Health Professions | Distinguished Teaching Professor | Department of Physician Assistant Studies
Assoc Professor
Endowed Title Distinguished Teaching Professor
Department School of Health Professions
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. She holds a primary appointment in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at UT Southwestern School of Health Professions. Her clinical expertise is in hypertension. Dr. Bradley-Guidry research interest is in health professions workforce diversity.
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
- 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 (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
- National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Eduacation (2017)
- National Association of Medical Minority Educators (2011)
- Texas Academy of Physician Assistants (2011)
- Physician Assistant Education Association (2010)
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (1998)