Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD, President of the American Physical Therapy Association

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