Peggy Wilmoth
Dr. Wilmoth is an associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions at UNC Charlotte. She completed her Ph.D. in Nursing/Psychosocial Oncology at University of Pennsylvania, and has taught at University of Delaware, Central Missouri State University and University of Kansas prior to joining the faculty at UNC Charlotte in 1995. She currently teaches both undergraduate (pre-nursing and upper division) and graduate nursing courses, (introducing a unique elective course, Human Sexuality in Heath and Illness.)
Much of her research is focused on women's health issues and the impact of cancer treatment on sexuality. She continues to actively pursue her research interest as a principle investigator and as a consultant/mentor.
Dr. Wilmoth was recently promoted to Brigadier General (BG) in the U.S. Army Reserve. Wilmoth is the first nurse to be board selected to command a medical brigade in the history of the U.S. Army. She has served a twenty-year career in the U. S. Army Reserves, Army Nurse Corps and commands the 332nd Medical Brigade, headquartered in Nashville, TN. The 332nd Medical Brigade has a daily operational command and control of all the U.S. Army Reserve medical assets in the Southeastern United States, including Puerto Rico. Within this brigade, Wilmoth commands 67 units that contain 6,000 soldiers. She is a graduate of the Army Medical Department Basic and Advanced Course, the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, and the U.S. Army War College, where she received a Master’s of Strategic Studies. Wilmoth is the recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal with four Oak Leak Clusters, the Expert Field Medical Badge and was awarded the ‘9A’ Proficiency Designator in Medical-Surgical Nursing by The Surgeon General, U.S. Army. She strongly believes in maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle and a compelling motivation for her is keeping fit for the Army physical training test. Other interests include reading, improving her golf game and cheering from the sidelines at her son's lacrosse games.
Dr. Wilmoth reminds her students, "There will always be a need for nurses and it is important for them to be able to think and act in a professional manner".
"Nursing students at UNC Charlotte greatly benefit from a caring faculty and their personal commitment to help students succeed. UNC Charlotte has grown into a wonderful community of learning, offering a unique educational experience with faculty dedicated to helping undergraduates grow intellectually and reach their full potential."