AmyMWestcottMDMHPE CMD FAAHPM AGSF

Geriatrics • Hershey, PA

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Associate Professor, Penn State College of Medicine

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Office
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033
Phone+1 800-243-1455

Fax+1 717-531-4328
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Education & Training

University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine), 2006 - 2007
University of ConnecticutResidency, Internal Medicine, 2003 - 2006
American University of the Caribbean School of MedicineClass of 2003

Certifications & Licensure

DE State Medical License 2018 - 2025
PA State Medical License 2006 - 2024
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
Pilot Qualitative Study of Informal Teachers in Interprofessional Collaboration and Practice.
Amy M. Westcott, Daniel R. Wolpaw, Janet Riddle> ;Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 2019 Jan 1
11 citations
An Interprofessional Education Simulation Workshop: Health Professions Learning Palliative Care Communication.
Christine Bradway, Valerie T. Cotter, Neha J. Darrah, Varleisha Gibbs, Diane E. Hadley, Eun Hae Kim, Denise LaMarra, Lora Packel, Amy M. Westcott> ;The Journal of Nursing Education. 2018 Aug 1
4 citations
Cancer Screening in Older Adults.
Ashley H. Snyder, Allison Magnuson, Amy M. Westcott> ;The Medical Clinics of North America. 2016 Sep 1
10 citations
The Role of Intravenous Fluids and Enteral or Parenteral Nutrition in Patients with Life-limiting Illness.
Meghan E. Lembeck, Colette R. Pameijer, Amy M. Westcott> ;The Medical Clinics of North America. 2016 Sep 1
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Deactivation: A Hospice Quality Improvement Initiative.
Kraynik, S. E.,Casarett, D. J.,Corcoran, A. M.> ;J Pain Symptom Manage. 2014 Feb 01
Utilization of Supportive and Palliative Care Services among Oncology Outpatients at One Academic Cancer Center: Determinants of Use and Barriers to Access.
Kumar, P., Casarett, D., Corcoran, A., Desai, K., Li, Q., Chen, J., Langer, C., Mao, J. J.> ;J Palliat Med. 2012 Aug
Palliative care for patients with dementia in long-term care.
Fulton, A.T., Rhodes-Kropf, J., Corcoran, A.M., Chau, D., Castillo, E.H.> ;Clin Geriatr Med. 2011 May
Improving communication and rethinking hospice care.
Corcoran, A.M., Casarett, D.J.> ;Chest. 2010 Jun
Advance care planning and hospice enrollment: who really makes the decision to enroll?
Hirschman, K.B., Corcoran, A.M., Straton, J.B., Kapo, J.M.> ;J Palliat Med. 2010 May
Reducing the risk of aspiration pneumonia among elderly patients in long-term care facilities through oral health interventions.
Sarin, J., Balasubramaniam, R., Corcoran, A.M., Laudenbach, J.M., Stoopler, E.T.> ;J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2008 Feb
Piloting a medical student observational experience with hospital-based trauma chaplains.
Perechocky, A.,DeLisser, H.,Ciampa, R.,Browning, J.,Shea, J. A.,Corcoran, A. M.> ;J Surg Educ. 2014 Jan 15
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Press Mentions

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Professional Memberships

American College of Physicians - ACP
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Hospital Affiliations

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical CenterHershey, Pennsylvania