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ABPTRFE appoints six to eight members representative of the programs accredited to the standards committee to serve three-year terms.
The Standards Committee is responsible for annually reviewing suggestions received by internal and external stakeholders on the adequacy of implemented policies, procedures, and standards. The Standards Committee review this feedback and submit proposed revisions to ABPTRFE for consideration.
Committee Members
John DeWitt, PT, DPT, ATC
The Ohio State University
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy
Term: 1/1/24 to 12/31/26
Michael Schmidt, PT, DPT
Duke University Health System
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric and Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Term: 1/1/24 to 12/31/26
Salem Yasser, PT MAPT, MS, PhD
Hofstra University
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
Term: 1/1/22 to 12/31/24
Debra Ness, PT, DScPT
Mayo Clinic
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
Term: 1/1/22 to 12/31/24
Christina Metz, PT, DPT
Florida Gulf Coast University
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
Term: 1/1/23 to 12/31/25
Burke Wilson, PT, DPT, MBA
Memorial Hermann Health System
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy
Term: 1/1/23 to 12/31/25