Chair
Alaina Newell, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Oncologic Clinical Specialist
Board-Certified Women's Health Clinical Specialist
Littleton, CO
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
Kathryn Ryans, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Oncologic Clinical Specialist
Hamburg, NJ
Term Expires: 2026
Assistant Item Review Coordinator
Jennifer Bernstein, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Oncologic Clinical Specialist
Cincinnati, OH
Term Expires: 2027
MOSC Item Review Coordinator
Paula Stout, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Oncologic Clinical Specialist
Crown Point, IN
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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