Ep. 004. Admissions as a Window into the Profession with Moyo Tillery

In this conversation, Eric Robertson speaks with Dr. Moyo Tillery, the Director of Admissions and Assistant Professor at Tufts University, about the evolving landscape of physical therapy admissions. They discuss the shift towards holistic admissions, which considers the whole applicant beyond just academic performance, and the importance of contextualizing GPA and life experiences. Moyo emphasizes the need for diversity in the profession and the support systems in place for students from various backgrounds. They explore the challenges of diversifying the applicant pool in physical therapy programs and the implications of future trends, including the role of AI in admissions. The discussion highlights the significance of the admissions process and how it exposes so many various aspects of the broader profession.