Chair
Ashley Cassel, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist
Lakeville, MN
Term Expires: 2029
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ABPTS specialty panels 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 panel members are responsible for developing the examination instruments in consultation with the ABPTS testing agency and approved consultants.
2026 Roster
Item Review Coordinator
John Heick, PT, DPT, EdD
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist
Flagstaff, AZ
Term Expires: 2029
Marketing and Communications
Rebecca Dobler, PT, PhD
Aloha, OR
Term Expires: 2029
MOSC Item Review Coordinator
Sergio Sarza, Jr., PT, DPT
Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist
Puyallup, WA
Term Expires: 2029
Become a Specialty Panel Member
Specialty Panel 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 panel 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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