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ABPTS specialty councils develop minimum eligibility requirements for certification and recertification in a specialty area based on ABPTS guidelines, and, when required, screen applicants for eligibility to sit for exams and for recertification. Specialty council members are responsible for developing the examination instruments in consultation with the ABPTS testing agency and approved consultants.

2025 Roster

Chair
Kayla Black, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Clinical Specialist
Chandler, AZ
Term Expires: 2025


Item Review Coordinator
Kathleen "Katie" Sanford, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Clinical Specialist
Durham, NC
Term Expires: 2026


MOSC Item Review Coordinator
Adriane "Kate" MacPhedran, PT, MPT, PhD
Board-Certified Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Clinical Specialist
Eire, PA
Term Expires: 2027


Pamela Bartlo, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Clinical Specialist
Grand Island, NY
Term Expires: 2028


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