Physician Assistant Program
Faculty and Staff
Matthew McKinsey, MPAS, PA-C
MMcKinsey@chatham.edu
Assistant Professor, Skills Coordinator
Hometown : Pittsburgh, PA
Joined Chatham : 2012
Academic Areas of Interest
Emergency Medicine, Trauma, Pre-Hospital Medicine
Biography
Matthew McKinsey earned his Bachelor of Science degree in neuroscience and psychology from Allegheny College, and completed his Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree at Chatham University. He has been practicing as an emergency medicine PA since 2008, and has been named both the emergency medicine preceptor of the year by Chatham University as well as the overall clinical preceptor of the year by the University of Pittsburgh. Prior to practicing as a PA, Matt was employed by the UPMC Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute as a transplant procurement specialist. He holds numerous firefighting, rescue, HazMat, and EMS certifications, and has been active in the fire service for over 10 years. He is currently commissioned as a First Lieutenant in the 193rd Special Operations Wing of the Pennsylvania ANG/USAF.
Education
- B.S. Allegheny College - Neuroscience & Psychology
- MPAS, Chatham University - Physician Assistant Studies
Certifications
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- American Heart Association - BLS Instructor
- Firefighter I - International Accreditation for Fire Service Organizations
- Emergency Medical Technician – Pennsylvania Dept of Health
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Awards
- Overall Preceptor of the Year – University of Pittsburgh Physician Assistant Program
- Emergency Medicine Preceptor of the Year – Chatham University Physician Assistant Program
Organizations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants - Fellow