Chair
Heidi Tymkew, PT, DPT, MHS
Board-Certified Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Clinical Specialist
Saint Louis, MO
Term Expires: 2023
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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.
2023 Roster


Item Review Coordinator
Matthew Walko, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Clinical Specialist
Mechanicsburg, PA
Term Expires: 2024

MOSC Item Review Coordinator
Kayla Black, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Clinical Specialist
Chandler, AZ
Term Expires: 2025

Kathleen Sanford, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Clinical Specialist
Durham, NC
Term Expires: 2026
Become a Specialty Council Member
Specialty Council members are the carefully selected subject matter experts who guide nearly every element of the board certification operations in their areas, from developing eligibility requirements to evaluating applications. Serving on a council is a rich professional opportunity that connects you with other PT leaders and allows you to engage more deeply with your area of specialization.