William Brooks

William Brooks is a Professor and Assistant Dean for Pathways, Pipelines & Bridges in the Heersink School of Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, with additional appointments in Cell, Developmental and Integrative Biology. He holds a Ph.D. in Cell Biology from UAB (2007) and a B.S. in Chemistry from Freed-Hardeman University (2002).

His research examines medical education innovation, particularly in anatomy pedagogy, disability awareness integration, and curricular development. Recent publications analyze educator shortages, game-based learning efficacy, and strategies for diversifying health professions education.

As Director of Medical Education since 2013, he oversees educational programs and leads initiatives to broaden participation in medical careers. His work addresses critical workforce challenges while advancing inclusive teaching methodologies across health sciences disciplines.