Chair
Paul-Neil Czujko, PT, DPT, PhD
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist
Ridge, NY
Term Expires: 2028
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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


Assistant Item Review Coordinator
Ryan Swetkovich, PT, MPT
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist
Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist
Holmen, WI
Term Expires: 2025

Primary Item Review Coordinator
J. Adrienne McAuley, PT, DPT, MEd, FAAOMPT
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist
Portland, ME
Term Expires: 2025

MOSC Item Review Coordinator
Kelby Kaplan, PT, DPT, EdD
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist
Columbia, MD
Term Expires: 2026

Assistant Item Review Coordinator
Margaret Klausing, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist
Phoenix, AZ
Term Expires: 2027
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.