Originally from Long Island, N.Y., Dr. Anthony Bruno earned his Bachelor of Science from Adelphi University before graduating from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. He completed a post-doctoral fellowship and residency in orthopedic surgery, practicing for nearly 21 years.

|He later served as Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer for hospital systems in North Carolina, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. After transitioning to full-time teaching, Bruno joined ÃÛ¶¹Ö±²¥ in May 2025 as Principal Faculty in the PA Studies Department.

Outside of medicine and education, he enjoys engaging with his community and mentoring the next generation of healthcare providers.

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Education

• Masters in Physician Assistant Studies – East Carolina University
• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology – University of North Carolina at Asheville

Clinical Practice Experience

• Family Medicine

Professional Certifications

• North Carolina Physician Assistant Licensure

Professional Memberships

• American Academy of Physician Assistants
• North Carolina Medical Society

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Nicole Ray is an assistant professor in the Department of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies. She is a National Health Service Corps loan repayment recipient. She started practice at Mayland Family Health Center in Spruce Pine, N.C. then transferred to McDowell Health Plus Urgent Care in Marion, N.C. In early 2014, she began working with Blue Ridge Community Health Services, a federally qualified health center (FQHC) based in Hendersonville, N.C. She established a patient panel at the Chimney Rock office before branching into the school-based health program. She remained full-time with Blue Ridge for 10 years and served as associate medical director of School-Based Health for six years. She has a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry with a concentration in biochemistry from UNC-Asheville. She earned her Master of Health Sciences from the Duke University Physician Assistant Program. Her interests include hiking in the Western North Carolina mountains, reading challenges, local live music, and group dance classes.

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Patrick Williford, MS, PA-C is originally from High Point, NC. He completed his undergraduate studies at UNC Chapel Hill with a major in Chemistry (BA) and a minor in Music. After working in emergency medical services (EMS), Professor Williford attended East Carolina University and obtained a Master’s Degree (MS) in Physician Assistant Studies. His clinical experience after PA school includes emergency medicine and cardiology. Professor Williford enjoys teaching and hopes to help students become well-rounded providers because the field of medicine benefits greatly from providers who are both intelligent and compassionate. Aside from academics, you can also find Professor Williford spending time with family and friends, playing instruments, hiking, on the golf course, or involved in some type of game.

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