Michael Roach
LCDR MSC USN, MPAS, PA-C
San Diego
Summary
Emergency Medicine PA Fellow | 30 Years of Progressive Military Medical Experience
Solution-oriented Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant with 10 years of experience in Emergency Medicine. Adept at taking initiative and fast and accurate patient triaging. Accomplished efficiently diagnosing and treating individuals of all backgrounds.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Staff Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
El Centro Regional Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Facilitated efficient workflow within the Emergency Department by coordinating admissions, discharges, and transfers as needed.
Senior Physician Assistant
1st Medical Battalion, 1st MLG
03.2023 - Current
- Staff Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton
- Course Director, Prolonged Casualty Care Course
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary medical team to provide well-rounded combat trauma medicine scenarios and training for over 1,000 medical providers.
- Conducted comprehensive physical exams, identifying potential health issues for prompt intervention.
Emergency Medicine PA Fellowship
NMCSD
05.2021 - 02.2023
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal, and neurological in emergency situations.
- Implemented new protocols based on current guidelines to enhance patient safety measures within the Emergency Department environment.
Medical Department Head
SEAL Team FIVE
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Deployed to the Arabian Peninsula as Task Force III Medical Officer.
- Directed operations, plans, and medical intelligence for combat missions throughout the Arabian Peninsula and INDOPACOM theaters.
- Harnessed the technical and professional expertise of 50 medical professionals who coordinated all operational health services in support of a deployed Naval Special Warfare Task Force, increasing the overall health of the force.
Ship’s PA
USS Carl Vinson CVN 70
05.2017 - 06.2019
- Led the department in delivering medical care to over 5,000 Sailors, achieving and maintaining 90% overall medical readiness.
- Surface Warfare Medical Dept. Officer
- Deployed Southeast Asia, RIMPAC 18
Staff PA
US Naval Hospital Okinawa
05.2014 - 05.2017
- Family Medicine & Emergency Medicine
Chief Instructor
Naval Special Operations Medical Institute
04.2008 - 08.2011
- Led a department-wide curriculum overhaul, streamlining over 600 hours of didactic medical education for Special Operations medics to improve training efficiency, relevance and warfighting capabilities.
- Deployed to Laos & Iraq (JPAC & ST5)
IDC
Patrol Craft Crew Juliet
10.2005 - 04.2008
- Only the medical provider for a crew of 35 at sea during wartime operations in the North Arabian Gulf.
- Qualified as Officer of the Deck Underway as an enlisted sailor. In charge of the safe navigation and operations of a Naval vessel.
- Deployed twice to Iraq
Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Bachelor of Science - undefined
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Associate of Science - undefined
George Washington University
Skills
Advanced life support
Airway management
Compassionate patient care
Critical care management
Wound care techniques
Emergency medicine expertise
Cardiac monitoring
Pediatric emergency care
Orthopedic injury management
Laceration treatments
Triage and assessment
Emergency anesthesia administration
Certification
NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C), 2014-02-01
Affiliations
- Fellow, American Academy of Physician Assistants (FAAPA)
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Naval Association of Physician Assistants (NAPA)
Prior Enlisted Service
1996-2013, Enlisted as Hospital Corpsman in 1996; served with 1/5 Marines, overseas hospitals, and special operations., Graduated with honors from Independent Duty Corpsman School (IDC)., Served in various medical, lab, and operational capacities before PA commissioning.
Timeline
Staff Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
El Centro Regional Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Senior Physician Assistant
1st Medical Battalion, 1st MLG
03.2023 - Current
Emergency Medicine PA Fellowship
NMCSD
05.2021 - 02.2023
Medical Department Head
SEAL Team FIVE
06.2019 - 05.2021
Ship’s PA
USS Carl Vinson CVN 70
05.2017 - 06.2019
Staff PA
US Naval Hospital Okinawa
05.2014 - 05.2017
Chief Instructor
Naval Special Operations Medical Institute
04.2008 - 08.2011
IDC
Patrol Craft Crew Juliet
10.2005 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Science - undefined
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Associate of Science - undefined
George Washington University
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
University of Nebraska Medical Center
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