Under the leadership of Dr. Kaitlin Bowers and Dr. John Wooten, WEPPA’s Education Committee is launching new initiatives designed to strengthen learning and professional development across the organization. From hands-on simulation labs to a new centralized Education Hub, these efforts aim to make it easier for clinicians to stay connected, share knowledge, and engage with education in ways that fit their schedules and learning styles.
WEPPA In The News
WEPPA Physician Leader Featured in National ACEP Article
Seth Bleier, MD, FACEP, Vice President of Finance for WEPPA, was featured as a guest expert in a recent national article published by ACEP Now, the official news publication of the American College of Emergency Physicians.
Celebrating Years of Service and Dedication
We are pleased to recognize the following team members for reaching important service milestones with our organization. We appreciate their continued commitment and years of service.
Rooted in Eastern North Carolina: A Place to Grow, Explore, and Call Home
Rooted in Eastern North Carolina, I’m grateful to live and work in the community that shaped me. From meaningful connections at WEPPA to an active family life in Greenville, this region has given us a true sense of home, and it always will
WEPPA Physician Leads Life-Changing Medical Mission in Ghana
Wake Emergency Physicians, PA (WEPPA) is proud to recognize Dr. Craig Mangum, Medical Director of the WakeMed Raleigh Adult Emergency Department, for his continued leadership and service through the international nonprofit Ghana Make a Difference (GMAD).
A Mission to Save Lives: Work with the Asclepius Snakebite Foundation
Dr. Benjamin German shares how the Asclepius Snakebite Foundation is reducing snakebite deaths in West Africa through care, training, and research.
WEPPA Physician Dr. Amy Griffin’s Breast Cancer Journey
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, WEPPA physician Dr. Amy Griffin shares her personal journey through diagnosis and treatment. She hopes her story will inspire women to prioritize regular mammograms because early detection saves lives.
Dr. Kaitlin Bowers Named 2025 State Emerging Leader
WEPPA’s Dr. Kaitlin Bowers honored as a 2025 American Osteopathic Foundation State Emerging Leader for excellence in care, education, and leadership.
Wake Emergency Physicians, PA, Partners with UNC Health Lenoir to Staff Emergency Department
Wake Emergency Physicians, PA (WEPPA) is proud to announce a new partnership with UNC Health Lenoir, where WEPPA will provide staffing for the hospital’s Emergency Department in Kinston, NC.
Dr. Graham Snyder discusses Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
Dr. Graham Snyder, WEPPA EM Physician and Medical Director at WakeMed’s Medical Simulation Center, discusses Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome.
Dr. Mike Salisbury, Medical Director of the WakeMed Wendell Emergency Department
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Mike Salisbury, Medical Director of the WakeMed Wendell Emergency Department and proud WEPPIAN was recognized by the Triangle Business Journal as one of their 40 under 40 honorees. This annual award recognizes top leaders for their proven performance in their respective industries who are shaping Triangle business and their communities for the better.
Current Environment in Emergency Medicine & The Difficulties Providers Are Facing
Dr. Jennifer Raley was featured on the Zotec Answers podcast focusing on insights of the current environment of emergency medicine. Fresh from meetings with legislators and staffers in Washington D.C, tune in and take a listen to Dr. Raley’s and Ed Gaines, (Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Industry Liaison) key takeaways here:
Mia McDonald PA-C featured in UNCG magazine
Weppa PA and NCAPA Board of Director, Mia McDonald shares her story and her passion for serving the patients who visit WakeMed.
Managing Partner and Chair elect of EDPMA talks about the future of Emergency Medicine
Dr. Jennifer Raley was invited to discuss NSA issues with a HHS cabinet member, contributed to an article regarding the NSA impact on EM groups for TechTarget and participated in a Podcast to discuss challenges facing ED’s nationwide and key takeaways from a recent RAND Corporation study.
CUSOM chooses new clinical chair of EM
Dr. Kaitlin Bowers is the new clinical chair of Emergency Medicine at the Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Medicine (CUSOM).
WEPPA PA Mentioned in local Goldsboro paper!
A patient shares a positive experience about his ED visit at UNC Heath Wayne as well as the reassuring conversation with our very own Evans Stephenson PA- C.
Dr. Kaitlin Bowers talks about Student Mentorship
WEPPA’s Student Education Director, Dr. Kaitlin Bowers talks about Student Mentorship in a two-part article for Emergency Physicians monthly.
Dr. Madjimbaye C. Namde represents the NCCEP
Madjimbaye C. Namde acts as the President of the North Carolina College of Emergency Physicians to make improvements to emergency medicine.
Dr. Seth Bleier going to Washington
Hearing on Reduced Care for Patients: Fallout From Flawed Implementation of Surprise Medical Billing Protections.
Dr. Graham Snyder discusses what may have happened to Damar Hamlin
WakeMed emergency medicine physician Dr. Graham Snyder joined WRAL News at 7 to discuss what may have caused Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin to suffer cardiac arrest.