Biography

Michael O’Hara, PT, DPT, EdD, OCS is an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Temple University. Michael earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2014 and his Doctor of Education degree in 2025, both from Temple University. He is a residency trained clinician from the University of Chicago Medical Center and is recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) as a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy. He is also a member of the APTA Specialization Academy of Content Experts in Orthopaedics.

Michael’s research agenda focuses on the scholarship of teaching and learning, the role of programmatic factors on student performance, and orthopaedic physical therapy management. He has presented several platform, laboratory-based, and poster presentations on local, regional, and national levels, and co-authored a textbook on applied human anatomy. He is currently the Chair of the Admissions Committee for the DPT program.

Michael’s current teaching responsibilities include involvement with the musculoskeletal management course series, human anatomy, functional biomechanics, modalities, and evidence-based practice courses. He received the College of Public Health Excellence in Teaching Award in 2020. Michael also serves as an instructor in the Temple University Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency program and volunteers his time as a clinical mentor. In addition to academic work, Michael maintains per-diem clinical practice with Good Shepherd – Penn Partners.

Education

• DPT, Temple University
• BS, Biology, Providence College