Treatment of obstructive airways disease (severe persistent asthma; COPD) and the use of biologics
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency -screening, genetic counseling
Kelly McCosh, M.S, PA-C, DFAAPA
North Yarmouth,ME
Summary
To demonstrate commitment to advancing knowledge and skills within specialty area of expertise.
To enhance clinical outcomes through strategic implementation of evidence-based practices.
To pursue opportunities for advancement while embracing creative roles.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PA-C
Central Maine Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine
Lewiston, ME
12.2012 - Current
- Seeing patients in the outpatient setting performing routine follow-ups as well as initial consultations for a variety of pulmonary disease states including, but not limited to, COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis, malignancy, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, cystic fibrosis, asthma in pregnancy, dyspnea, OSA and interstitial lung disease.
- Responsible for seeing acute sick visits, managing acute COPD and asthma exacerbations, influenza, pneumonia and admitting to the hospital when appropriate.
- Ordering and interpreting appropriate radiographic and laboratory studies.
- Placing PH probes and performing cardiopulmonary stress testing.
- Performing Lung-RADS consults for abnormal Low Dose Chest CT findings via our lung cancer screening program.
- Presentation of cases at our thoracic oncology group tumor board and multi-specialty coordination of care.
PA-C
Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Associates
Media, Pennsylvania
03.2005 - 11.2012
- Practiced inpatient pulmonary and critical care medicine performing daily hospital rounds and progress notes, which included ICU rounding.
- Performed hospital consultations for a wide variety of pulmonary disease states under the supervision of designated supervising physician.
- Ordered and interpreted appropriate diagnostic studies.
- Coordinated patient care with other specialty groups and was responsible for arranging appropriate post- hospital pulmonary care follow up upon discharge.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
07-2004
Bachelor's of Science - Health Sciences
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
07-2003
Skills
- Demonstrate empathy and understanding in interactions with individuals
- Cultivate strong interpersonal skills to foster effective communication and collaboration
- Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient care outcomes
- Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail in all tasks and projects
- Pursue strategies to improve outcomes based on evidence-based results
Affiliations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants, active member
- Maine Association of Physician Assistants, active member
- Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers, active member
Certification
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); initial certification 2004, recertification exam 2009, 2015 and 2025.
- Advanced Wilderness Medicine Certification earned 2013
- Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification 2013; BLS UTD.
Interests
Timeline
PA-C
Central Maine Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine
12.2012 - Current
PA-C
Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Associates
03.2005 - 11.2012
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bachelor's of Science - Health Sciences
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Awards
2014 Physician Assistants for Global Health Fellow Grant Recipient.
Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, granted 2022.
Publications
- Physician Assistants for Global Health monthly newsletter; September 2011 - Featured article describing the work of the Tandana Foundation and personal experience volunteering abroad as a Physician Assistant.
- Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency: Pathophysiologic features and the importance of screening. December 2016, Vol 29, Issue 12, pp1-3.
Speaking
Speaker Bureau , Sanofi/Regeneron: Selected as a subject matter expert to deliver presentations on the pathophysiology of obstructive airway disease and the use of targeted biologic therapy.