Dr. Tommy Bernard is originally from Louisiana. He earned a BS in Biochemistry from Furman University, and his MD from the Medical College of Georgia. His residency was at Duke University, where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Bernard joined WEPPA in 2012. He currently serves as the Medical Director of WakeMed North and on the WEPPA Board of Directors. Dr. Bernard is also very involved with the North Carolina College of Emergency Physicians, having served as Secretary/Treasurer, Vice President and as President and helping advocate for Emergency Medicine on the state and national level.