In this podcast episode, we delve into the story behind Clash of the Craniums, an anatomy trivia revolution that has taken the PT student community by storm. Our guest, Matt Condo, associate professor at Western Kentucky University, and podcast host Jimmy McKay, share their journey of merging ideas to create an engaging and fun way for students to study for the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE).

Episode Takeaways

• Where did Clash of the Craniums come from?
• With over 190K downloads, illustrates the impact of engaging and interactive learning tools
• Access to FREE learning 
• The process of publishing research
• The future of NPTE preparation 

Parting Shot

“Research is not as hard as everyone thinks it is. You can do research.” - Matt Condo

Article: “Podcasting as an Innovative Tool for the National Physical Therapy Exam Preparation” through the Medical Science Educator

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