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APTA President Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD, is joined by three fellow members of the APTA Board of Directors to discuss APTA’s Strategic Framework for 2030. They offer details about the three interconnected priorities that APTA believes will shape the next generation of physical therapy: advancing our payment, empowering our members, and evolving our practice.

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APTA President Kyle Covington PT, DPT, PhD, is an associate professor and director of educational innovation and post-professional education for Duke University's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, including the Faculty Development Residency accredited by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residencies and Fellowships.

APTA Vice President Skye Donovan, PT, PhD, is dean of Marymount University’s College of Health and Education and a tenured professor in the school’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

Colleen Chancler, PT, MHS, PhD, is an assistant professor at the Institute for Physical Therapy at Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania. She regularly works in acute care and outpatient settings.

Stefanie Bourassa, PT, DPT, is the sports medicine clinical program manager at Hartford HealthCare. Clinically, she works on prevention and recovery from orthopedic and sports medicine injuries.


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