Perspective | Strategies To Increase Enrollment of Underrepresented Minorities in Physical Therapy Programs

After much debate at the recently concluded 2021 House of Delegates, the motion to adopt APTA's position as an anti-racist organization passed with an overwhelming majority. Combined with other positions in support of diversity, equity, and inclusion, APTA is clear on its strategic goal to increase the diversity of the profession to reflect the people we serve.

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