Joshua L. Corwin, MS, RPA-C, Physician Assistant

Education

• Graduate: St. John's University
  • Degree: Certificate in Physician Assistant Studies
• Graduate: New York Medical College
  • Degree: Master of Science in Public Health with Emergency Medical Services Concentration
• Undergraduate: The George Washington University
  • Degree: Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
  • Major: Emergency Health Services with a concentration in Emergency Paramedicine

Professional and Work Experience

• Physician Assistant for Kayal Orthopaedic Center, PC (2008 - present)
  Surgical Assistant in General Orthopaedics including Arthroscopy and Total Joint Replacement.
  Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with all Orthopaedic conditions.
  
  
• Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic for The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, NJ (2002 - 2009)
  Provide advanced life support (ALS) and emergency medicine in an unstable patient setting.
  Maintain professional relationships with other EMS agencies, hospitals, and community.
  Received Michael W. Azzara Scholarship for career advancement in healthcare.
  
  
• Adjunct Faculty for the EMS Education Program of Rockland Community College (1999 - 2006)
  Educated students in nursing and EMS on both the Basic (BLS) and Advanced (ALS) levels.
  Assisted students in combining the practical and didactic aspects of emergency medicine.
  
  
• Paramedic for Rockland Mobile Care, Nanuet, NY (1999 - 2003)
  Provided advanced life support (ALS) in a mixed 911 and transport setting.
  Operated ventilator, intravenous medication pump, and transcutaneous pacemaker on critically ill patients.
  
  
• Medical Director and Assistant Director of Camp Promise, Nyack, NY (1997)
  Planned and implemented all daily activities for 50+ learning disabled children ages 8-12.
  Assured all facets of camp and campers met minimum NYS Board of Health regulations.
  Administered to all medical emergencies during camp hours and dispensed all prescription medications.
  
  
• Division of Cardiology Office Assistant at The George Washington University (1997 - 1999)
  Coordinated and managed fellowship application process for over 500 doctors.
  Handled Patient services including prescription refills, scheduling, and record keeping.
  Managed office and interacted with other departments of a major university medical care system.
  
  
• Intern at the Center for Rehabilitation Technology at Helen Hayes Hospital (1997)
  Worked with diabetic amputees, performing medical assessments during procedures.
  Functioned as a research coordinator and computer assistant.
  Assisted with development of experimental computer and bio-mechanical technologies.

Professional Organizations and Associations

• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• New Jersey Physician Assistant Advisory Committee
• President, Niels Schmidt Student Society at St. John's University
• Liason to Greater New York Chapter of National Kidney Foundation
• Congressional Committee Volunteer, Congressional Fire Services Institution's National Fire & Emergency Services Day
• Emergency Medical Officer for the US Parks Service, Promise Keepers "Stand in the Gap"
• Emergency Medical Officer for the Secret Service, 1997 United States Presidential Inauguration
• Teaching Aide, Secret Service Emergency Medical Training
• Chairman, CPR and Public Health Committee for EMeRG
• Activities Assistant, The Robert L. Yeager Health Complex
• Executive Board Member, C.A.N.D.L.E. Countywide Peer Leadership Organization