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Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD, President of the American Physical Therapy Association
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APTA President Kyle Covington 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.
Covington is a board-certified clinical specialist in neurologic physical
therapy. He earned a Bachelor of Science in health and exercise science
from Wake Forest University, a doctor of physical therapy degree from
Duke University, and a PhD in educational research and policy analysis
in adult education from North Carolina State University.
He has extensive experience in clinical and didactic curriculum development, with a focus on integrated
collaborative learning models. His research explores clinical learning partnerships and best practices in
educational assessment in health professions. Covington previously served as president of APTA North
Carolina (2016-2019) and has been a delegate to APTA’s House of Delegates for 12 terms.