Brad W. Cantley, MSPAS, PA-C
Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education
School of Health Professions
Department of Physician Assistant Studies
2A28 CHS Building 2
bcantley@samford.edu
205-726-4810

Brad Cantley graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Physician Assistant Program. He has clinical experience in several specialties including the trauma/burn intensive care unit, family medicine, and emergency medicine. Brad has previously held an adjunct faculty position with the UAB Physician Assistant Program. He demonstrated his passion for academics by participating as a clinical preceptor throughout his clinical career. He currently serves as president for the Alabama Society of Physician Assistants and serves on the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners Physician Assistant Liaison Committee. He is also a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and serves on the House of Delegates. Brad enjoys the outdoors, traveling, and spending time with his family. Brad resides in Oak Mountain with his wife Stacy, an optometrist, and daughter Brooklyn.

Degrees and Certifications

  • Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Involvement

  • Alabama Society of Physician Assistants, President
  • Alabama Board of Medical Examiners PA Liaison Committee
  • American Academy of Physician Assistants, Fellow Member/House of Delegates
  • 2020 Census Health Care Subcommittee

Expertise

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Family Medicine
  • Trauma/Burn Intensive Care Unit

Research Areas

  • Opioid Addiction
  • Emergency Medicine