The Role of Application Questions in Identifying Underrepresented Applicants in a Doctor of Physical Therapy Program: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract Purpose: The underrepresentation of U.S minority groups in the physical therapy profession remains a persistent challenge, with student enrollment in U.S doctoral education programs being the main pipeline to increase representation within U.S healthcare fields. This study aims to examine the association between non-academic application questions and applicant diversity in a Doctor of Physical Therapy program.