
John T. Pham, D.O.
Vice Dean, COMP-Northwest, Associate Professor of Family Medicine
College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific - Northwest
E-Mail: jtpham@westernu.edu
Phone: 541-259-0216 | Fax: 541-259-0680
Join year: 2011
Education
- Chief Resident, Family Medicine, Eastmoreland Hospital, Portland, Oregon, 2002-2003
- Residency, Family Medicine, Eastmoreland Hospital, Portland, Oregon, 2000-2003
- Internship, Eastmoreland Hospital, Portland, Oregon, 2000-2001
- D.O., Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa, 2000
- B.S., Biology/Chemistry, Cum Laude, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon 1994
- Portland State University, Portland, Oregon, 1992-1993
- Portland Community College, Portland, Oregon, 1991
Certification
- Donald W. Reynolds, Mini-Fellowship in Geriatric Education, UCLA, 2012
- COSTIN Institute for Osteopathic Medical Educators, COSTIN Scholar, 2011-2012
- American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, Board Certified,2003
- Board certified in Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment., 2011
- National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, Certificate of completion,2001
- Phlebotomy Certification, Alpha Therapeutics Corporation, Portland, Oregon, 1995
License
- State of Oregon, 2001-Present, unrestricted
Professional Experience
- Vice Dean of COMP-Northwest, 2018-Present
- Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, COMP-Northwest, 2016-Present
- Assistant Dean of COMP-Northwest, 2016-2018
- Vice-Chair, Department of Family Medicine, COMP-Northwest, 2014-2018
- Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine, COMP-Northwest, 2011-2016
- Clinical Faculty Proctor for OMM Practical Exams, Department of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, 2011-Present
- Physician Preceptor for Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University, DO Program, 2010-2011
- Physician Preceptor for Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, DO Program, 2009-2011
- Physician Preceptor for Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University, DO Program, 2008-2011
- Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, 2007-Present
- Clinical Adjunct Professor in Clinical Medicine, Pacific NW University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine Program, 2010-2011
- Clinical Adjunct Professor in Family Medicine, Des Moines University, DO and PA Program, 2006-2011
- Adjunct Clinical Instructorand Clinical Preceptor, Pacific University Physician Assistant Program, 2006-2011
- Physician Preceptor, Oregon Health Sciences University Physician Assistant Program, 2005-2011
- Clinical Adjunct Professor in Family Medicine, Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2003-2011
- Osteopathic Pre-Med Advisor for Oregon and SW Washington college students, 2000-Present
- Eastmoreland Hospital Medical Education Executive Committee, 2002-2005
- Family Physician/Preceptor, Samaritan Family Medicine Resident Clinic, 2001-Present
- Phlebotomist, Alpha Therapeutics Corporation, 1994-1996
Work Site
- Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, Lebanon, OR
- Samaritan Albany General Hospital, Albany, OR
- Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Corvallis, OR
- Adventist Health Medical Group-Rose City, Locum Tenens/Family physician, 2001-2012
- Rose City Family Medicine, P.C., Solo practice/Owner/Family physician, 2003-2011
- Willamette Family Medicine, L.L.C., Solo practice/Owner/Family physician, 2007-2012
- Physician Moonlighter in Minor Injury Clinic (MIC), Kaiser Permanente Hospital, Portland, Oregon, 2001-2003
Teaching Experience
Essentials of Clinical Medicine I & II Course Coordinator, 2011-2014
Essentials of Clinical Medicine VI Course Coordinator, 2011-2013
Lectures given nationally and locally:
- ACOFP Pearls of Precepting: "Precepting for Social Awareness", OMED 2016, Anaheim, CA September 20, 2016
- "Second Year Medical Students as Teaching Assistants: Innovative Peer Teaching Model and Outcomes in Preclinical Medical Education", Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM), Conference on Medical Education, Phoenix, AZ, January 28-31, 2016
- "Understanding Cultural Diversity in the Asian Community for the HealthCare Provider" Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR, December 12, 2012
- "Ladder to Your Dreams" SOMA Convention, San Diego, CA, October 6, 2012
- How to Survive Your Medical School Rotations" SOMA Convention, San Francisco, CA October 23, 2010
- "Opening, Maintaining, and Expanding a Medical Pracrice", AOA 112th Annual Convention and Scientific Seminar, October 26, 2008
- "The ABCs of Setting Up a Medical Practice and Management" 109th Ohio Osteopathic Convention, June 23, 2007
- "The ABCs of Setting Up a Medical Practice and Management", AOA Convention, Las Vegas, NV, October 16, 2006
- "Understanding Death and Dying in the Asian Community", AOA Convention, New Orleans, LA, October 15, 2003
- "Understanding Health Care Diversity in the Asian Community" ACOFP/OPSO Convention, Portland, OR, , 2002
- "Why an Osteopathic Residency and What to look for when Applying for Residency?", SOMA Convention, Las Vegas, NV 2002
Courses
- Essentials of Clinical Medicine III & IV Course Co-Director, 2014-2017
- Interprofessional Education, Facilitator, COMP-Northwest Liaison, 2011-2015
Awards
- Western University of Health Sciences: Distinguished Faculty Award for Leadership and Service, 2016
- Lifelong Learning Teaching Innovation Award, 2014 & 2015
- DO of the Year, Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Oregon, 2010
- AOA Mentor Hall of Fame, American Osteopathic Association, 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008
- Exceptional Community Leadership Award, Oregon Vietnamese Community Association, 2008
- Finalist Nomineefor "Mentor of the Year", American Osteopathic Association, 2005, 2006 & 2007
- Rising Star Award, Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation, 2007
- AOA Mentor of the Year, American Osteopathic Association, 2007
- Arthur O. Rott, DO, Best Resident Paper Award, 2003
Organizations
- AOA Commision on Osteopathic College Acccredidation (COCA)
Evaluators Register for Clinical Education, 2015-Present
- National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME)
SOAP Note Rater for COMLEX-USA Level 2 Performance Evaluation, 2016-Present
- National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME)
National Setting Panelist for COMLEX-USA Level 2 Performance Evaluation for Humanistic Domain, 2015
- National Board of Ostepathic Medical Examiners (NBOME)
National Setting Panelist for COMLEX-USA Level 2 Performance Evaluation, 2015
- AOA Bureau of Osteopathic Education
Voting Member, 2014-Presesnt
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Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation
Past President, 2016-2017
President, 2014-2016
Board Member, 2012-Present
Member, 2000-Present
- Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Oregon
Board Member Representative for NWOMF, 2012-Present
Medical Education Executive Committee, 2005-Present
Ex-Officio Board Member, 2000-2003
Member, 2000-Present
- FamilyCare Incorporated, Insurance Company
Chair; Quality/Management Committee, 2007-2011
Associate Medical Director, 2007-2011
Physician Board Member on Quality/Management Committee, 2003-2011
Physician Board Member, 2003-2007
Physician Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees, 2006-2007
- American College of Family Physicians, Member 1996-Present
- American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, Member 1996-Present
- American Academy of Family Physicians, Member 2000-Present
- American Osteopathic Association, Member 1996-Present
- Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2011-Present
- National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME), National Setting Panelist for COMLEX-USA Level 2 Performance Evaluation, April 12-14, 2013
- Faculty for Autism Collaboration and Education (FACE), Faculty Member 2012-Present
- Osteopathic Independent Physicians Association, Inc. (OPIA), 2003-2007
- AOA Strategic Plan 2011-2013 Retreat, Strategic Plan Partner, Chicago, IL, August 2010
Committees
- Dean's Executive Leadership Team, 2015-2016
- COMP Awards Committee Member, 2012-2017
- Chair of Admissions Committee, COMP-Northwest. 2011-2017
- Student Performance Committee Ad Hoc Member, 2014
- University Awards Committee Member, 2013-2015
- United HealthCare Services, External Medical Advisory Committee Member, 2012-Present
- Family Medicine Chair Search Committee Member, Appointed by Dean of COMP, August 2012
- DMU Alumni in Admissions Committee, Northwest Region, 2003-Present
- American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, Oregon Chapter Treasurer, 2002-2005
- Oregon Vietnamese Community Association Vice President, 2004-2008
- AOA House of Delegates, Oregon Delegate, 2002
- Eastmoreland Hospital Medical Education Executive Committee, 2002-2005
Community Organizations
- Ultrasound Club Advisor, Western University of Health Sciences, 2016-Present
- Pop Warner Sports Physical, Lebanon, OR, 2014-Present
- Medical Anatomical Sciences Clinical Tutorials, COMP-Northwest Anatomy Lab, 2012-Present
- Lebanon Health Career Ladder, Advisory Board Member Physician Liaison, 2012-2016
- SOMA (Student Osteopathic Medical Association) Club Advisor, Western University of Health Sciences, 2011-Present
- East Linn Community Free Clinic, Lebanon, OR, 2011-Present
- Annual Health Fair, Asian Health and Service Center, Portland, OR, 2011-Present
- Global Health Club advisor, Western University of Health Sciences, 2011-Present
- Lebanon Strawberrians, Lebanon's Ambassador of Goodwill, Member, 2011-Present
- Medical Society of Metropolitan Portland, Board of Trustees, 2003-2006
Publications
"Health Status Comparison of Lebanon, Oregon and Lobitos, Peru: A Pilot Study Using a Novel Investigative Study Tool." The AAO Journal 24.2 (2014): 31-39. Print