He chairs a task force on cross-cultural diversity through the United Way and Hennepin County Medical Center. Dr. Brooks received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed a residency at North Memorial Medical Center. He is a professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School's Department of Family Practice. Dr. Brooks is board certified by the American Board of Family Practice. His professional memberships include the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians, Minnesota Medical Association, American Academy of Family Physicians and the Hennepin County Medical Society.