James
O'Donohue,
PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, FAFS
Associate Professor
Alvernia University
James ODonohue is an Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at Alvernia University. He is an ABPTS Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy and has a Fellowship in Applied Functional Science through the Gray Institute. His primary instructional area is in orthopedic physical therapy and foundational clinical skills. His research interests include factors influencing anterior knee pain and core stability.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Background/Purpose. International service learning (ISL) is a pedagogy suggested to produce “high impact” learning and outcomes for students and the community by combining community service with structured learning objectives, preparation, and reflection. ISL benefits for students include enhanced cultural competence, critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, and social responsibility. However, focusing solely on student benefits overlooks the shared responsibility for reciprocal community benefits and the importance of ethical conduct in diverse settings.…