Chair
Paras Goel, PT, DPT, MEd
Board-Certified Geriatric & Neurologic Clinical Specialist
San Jose, CA
Term Expires: 2025
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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
Laura Driscoll, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist
Boston, MA
Term Expires: 2024
MOSC Item Review Coordinator
Robert W. Nithman, PT, DPT, PhD
Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist
Ontario, CA
Term Expires: 2023
Assistant Item Review Coordinator
Rebecca Galloway, PT, PhD
Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist
Hitchcock, TX
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.
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