Education

• DNP, ÃÛ¶¹Ö±²¥ University
• MSN, ÃÛ¶¹Ö±²¥ University
• BSN, ÃÛ¶¹Ö±²¥ University
• ADN, ÃÛ¶¹Ö±²¥ University

Clinical Practice Experience

• Medical-Surgical
• Critical Care
• Nursing Administration

Professional Memberships

• National League for Nurses (NLN) LEAD Alumni
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society in Nursing
• Quality Matters Master Reviewer
• ACEN Site Visitor

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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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Education 

• Doctor of Medical Science, University of Lynchburg 
• Master of Health Sciences, Physician Assistant Program, Duke University 
• Bachelor of Arts in Exercise and Sport Science with Honors, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 

Clinical Background 

• CaroMont Endocrinology Associates 
• Shelby Family Practice 
• Grace Medical Clinic 

Certifications and Licensures 

• Certified, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) 
• PA Medical License, North Carolina Medical Board 
• DEA License 
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certification, University of South Florida Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education  
• CPR/Basic Life Support 

Interests 

• Quality time with my husband and two children 
• My relationship with Christ 
• Fitness and Sports 
• Interior design and travel 
• Writing Children’s books and encouraging young people 

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Education

• MA, ÃÛ¶¹Ö±²¥ University
• BS, ÃÛ¶¹Ö±²¥ University
• AA, Isothermal Community College

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Education

• Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Care, Management, Western Carolina University
• Associates of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Science, Wake Technical Community College

Clinical Background

• Paramedic, Garner EMS & Rescue Squad
• Paramedic, Wake County EMS
• Firefighter/EMT, Town of Knightdale Fire Department
• Paramedic, Eastern Wake EMS & Rescue, Inc.

Certifications and Licensures

• North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic
• North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic Level II Instructor
• Instructor, American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Instructor, American Heart Association Advanced Life Support (ACLS)
• Instructor, American Heart Association Pediatric Life Support (PALS)

Memberships

• North Carolina Association of EMS & Rescue Squads

Interests

• Spending time with family, making jewelry, gardening, fighting fire

Awards

• 2014 Code Celebrate, Cardiac Arrest Survivor Award
• NISOD Excellence Award
• Code Celebrate Dedicated Service Award
• AHEC Mentor of the Year Award
• AHEC Career Catalog-Highlighted Paramedic
• Research article: Is there a difference in the ability of a Bachelor’s Degree Paramedic, Associates Degree Paramedic, and a Certificate Paramedic?

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Education

• Masters in Physician Assistant Studies, Wingate University
• Bachelor of Science in Biology with Minor in Chemistry, ÃÛ¶¹Ö±²¥ University

Clinical Background

• Physician Assistant at OrthoCarolina

Certifications and Licensures

• Certified, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• PA Medical License, North Carolina Medical Board
• DEA License
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
• Occupation Safety and Health Administration Act
• Basic Certification in Quality Improvement: Institute of Healthcare Improvement

Memberships

• American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), member
• Physician Assistant Educators Association (PAEA), member
• North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA), member
• Society of Point of Care Ultrasound (SPOCUS), member

Interests

• Quiet time with the Lord
• Quality time with my husband and our two children
• Singing
• Cooking
• Hiking

Honors, Awards and Publications

• Pi Alpha Honor Society
• 2018 ÃÛ¶¹Ö±²¥ University PA Program Educator of the Year
• Quality Improvement Manual, Chapter 16 – Preventing Recurrent Incidents using Root Cause Analysis
• Wingate University – PA Capstone Project

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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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Education

• Residency in Otolaryngology, Vanderbilt University
• Doctor of Medicine, The University of Cincinnati
• Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, The Ohio State University

Clinical Background

• Otolaryngologist, Carolina ENT, Shelby & Gastonia, NC
• Otolaryngologist, Gowda Ear, Nose, and Throat

Certifications and Licensures

• American Board of Otolaryngology, Diplomat
• North Carolina Medical License

Memberships

• American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, Fellow
• American College of Surgeons, Fellow
• Physician Assistant Educators Association
• American Association for Physician Leadership, Member

Interests

• Time spent with family
• Travel
• Ohio State Football

Honors, Awards & Publications

• Reiber, M.E., Schwaber, M.K., McKanna, J.A., Lipocortin I Immunolocalization in Normal and Hydropic Guinea Pig Ears. American Journal of Otology. 15(4), 506-514, 1994
• Reiber, M.E., Burkey, B.B. Intra-Cavernous Carotid Pseudo-aneurysm after Blunt Trauma, A case presentation and discussion. Head and Neck, 253-258, 1994
• Netterville, J.L., Reilly, K.M., Robertson, D., Reiber, M.E., Armstrong, W.B., Childs, P., Carotid Body Tumors, A Review of 30 Patients with 46 Tumors. Laryngoscope, 105(2), 115-126, 199
• Schwaber, M.K., Pensak, M.L., Reiber, M.E., Transmastoid Labyrinthectomy in Older Patients. Laryngoscope, 105, 1152-1154, 1995

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Education

• Doctor of Medical Science, University of Lynchburg
• Masters in Physician Assistant Studies, Trevecca Nazarene University
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Howard Payne University

Clinical Background

• Physician Assistant – Neurosurgery / Trauma

Certifications and Licensures

• Certified, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• PA Medical License, North Carolina Medical Board
• DEA License
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
• Occupation Safety and Health Administration Act

Memberships

• American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), member
• Physician Assistant Educators Association (PAEA), member
• North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA), member

Interests

• Quiet time with the Lord
• Quality time with my husband and our two boys – we love any outdoor activities (hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking) 
• Cooking
• Running

Honors, Awards and Publications

• 2023 Outstanding Graduate Faculty Award
• 2024 ÃÛ¶¹Ö±²¥ University PA Program Educator of the Year

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