Patrick H. Pham, DPT, FAAOMPT, MSEd
Associate Scholar
- Doctor of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Education, University of Pennsylvania
- Cambodia
- Decolonizing Health Professions Education | Global Health Education | Medical Education | Sustainability
Languages: English (Fluent), Khmer(Professional), Vietnamese (Basic)
BIO STATEMENT
Dr. Pham is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapists and an Associate Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, with nearly a decade of teaching and clinical experience. Dr. Pham is recognized for delivering outstanding patient experiences, advancing research, and empowering teams to practice at the top of their license. As a clinician-scholar, he integrates clinical excellence with rigorous inquiry, focusing on advancing health professions education through thoughtful curriculum design, mentorship, and reflective practice. His noble purpose is to transform learners for human flourishing.
Recent Global Health Projects
This study analyzes publicly available documents from DPT programs' international service learning initiatives using critical discourse analysis to identify embedded power dynamics and colonial frameworks. Our research team is conducting a documentary analysis of websites, syllabi, and educational materials to reveal how institutional communications may perpetuate medical hegemony in global health education.
Select Publications
Pham, P. H., Cabral, P., Dholakia, K., Felter, C. E., Anderson, H. K., Critical Assessment of Power Dynamics in Doctor of Physical Therapy International Service Learning Programs
Last Updated: 11 June 2026