Biographical summary
Angela Wabulya, M.B., Ch.B., F.A.E.S., is a board-certified neurologist with subspecialty expertise in epilepsy. She serves as a Senior Clinical Associate in Neurology at Mayo Clinic in Arizona.
Dr. Wabulya earned her medical degree from Makerere University and completed her neurology residency and fellowship training in clinical neurophysiology and epilepsy at Johns Hopkins University.
Her clinical practice centers on the medical and surgical management of adult patients with epilepsy, with a particular focus on intractable epilepsy. She is actively engaged in advancing epilepsy surgery techniques and outcomes, and has a strong interest in neuromodulation devices as well as the optimization of quality, safety, and care processes in epilepsy management.
Dr. Wabulya is deeply committed to improving epilepsy care and education in resource-limited regions, reflecting her passion for global health. She is also dedicated to teaching and mentoring the next generation of neurologists.
Interests
- Epilepsy and Epilepsy surgery
- Clinical trials in epilepsy aimed at optimizing evaluation and management
- Health care optimization and education in resource limited regions.
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2014
Fellowship - EpilepsyJohns Hopkins University
- 2013
Fellowship - Clinical NeurophysiologyJohns Hopkins University
- 2012
Residency - Adult NeurologyJohns Hopkins University
- 2012
Traineeship - Science of Clinical InvestigationJohns Hopkins University
- 2009
Preliminary Resident - Internal MedicineOrlando Regional Medical Center
- 2002
Internship - Medical and SurgicalMulago National Referral and Teaching Hospital
- 2001
MB ChB - Medical SchoolMakerere University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2014
EpilepsyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- 2012
NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Awards and honors
- 2023
Diversity Leadership ProgramAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2022
Elected as FellowAmerican Epilepsy Society
- 2021
The Junior Faculty Development AwardsUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 2020
The Academic Career Leadership Academy in Medicine (ACCLAIM) ScholarUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 2013
FellowThe J. Kiffin Penry Epilepsy MiniFellowship
- 2011
Johns Hopkins Global Health House Staff Travel Grant Award RecipientJohns Hopkins University
- 2011
Annual Neurology Resident Scholar (NRSP), Epilepsy at Scottsdale, ArizonaNeurology Residents Scholar Program
- 2001
Among the Best Interns in Surgery and Pediatrics During a Medical and Surgical InternshipMulago National Referral Hospital
Professional memberships
- 2023
MemberNeurodiagnostic and Sleep Faculty, Department of Health Sciences, Search Committee
- 2023
Abstract ReviewerAnnual Meetings for Epilepsy/Clinical Neurophysiology (EEG), American Academy of Neurology
- 2022
Abstract ReviewerAnnual Meetings for Epilepsy/Clinical Neurophysiology (EEG), American Academy of Neurology
- 2022 - present
FellowAmerican Epilepsy Society
- 2021
Abstract ReviewerAnnual Meetings for Epilepsy/Clinical Neurophysiology (EEG), American Academy of Neurology
- 2021 - present
MemberAmerican Clinical Neurophysiology Society
- 2020 - 2023
LeadDiversity, Inclusion and Equity (DEI) Committee, Department of Neurology, University of North Carolina
- 2020 - 2025
ChairEpilepsy Fellowship, Clinical Competency Committee, University of North Carolina
- 2020 - 2025
MemberFaculty Satisfaction Committee, Department of Neurology, University of North Carolina
- 2020 - 2025
ChairEpilepsy Fellowship, Program Evaluation Committee, University of North Carolina
- 2020 - 2023
MemberFaculty Development Advisory Committee, University of North Carolina
- 2020 - 2021
Co-ChairCommunity Outreach Committee, Department of Neurology, University of North Carolina
- 2020 - 2021
MemberResearch Committee, Department of Neurology, University of North Carolina
- 2017 - 2019
MemberAdvisory Panel, Bridging the Childhood Epilepsy Treatment Gap in Northern Nigeria (BRIDGE), International League Against Epilepsy
- 2016 - 2017
MemberCompensation Committee, Department of Neurology, University of North Carolina
- 2016 - 2021
Faculty MemberAdult Neurology Residency, Program Evaluation Committee, University of North Carolina
- 2015 - 2020
MemberEpilepsy Fellowship, Program Evaluation Committee, University of North Carolina
- 2015 - 2020
MemberEpilepsy Fellowship, Clinical Competency Committee, University of North Carolina
- 2015 - 2018
MemberCompensation Task-Force, Compensation Committee, Department of Neurology
- 2015
MemberPeer-to-Peer Review, Department of Neurology, University of North Carolina
- 2013 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Association
- 2012 - present
MemberAmerican Epilepsy Society
- 2010 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2005 - 2008
DirectorEpilepsy Program, Cure Children's Hospital of Uganda
Publications