Brent Penhall, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania graduated from Elon University in Elon, North Carolina with a B.S. in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training. He received a Masters degree in Health and Exercise Science from Furman University. He worked as a Certified Athletic Trainer in New York for three years before entering medical school at Nova Southeastern Universtiy College of Osteopathic Medicine. Brent plans to include sports medicine in his practice after residency training.