Chair
Paras Goel, PT, DPT, MBA, MEd
Board-Certified Geriatric 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.
2025 Roster
Item Review Coordinator
Rebecca Galloway, PT, PhD
Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist
Hitchcock, TX
Term Expires: 2026
MOSC Item Review Coordinator
Barbara Billek-Sawhney, PT, DPT, EdD
Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist
Pittsburgh, PA
Term Expires: 2027
Assistant Item Review Coordinator
Karen Blood, PT, DPT, DHSc
Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist
Seymour, CT
Term Expires: 2028
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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