Welcome another weekly episode where we are joined by the Jack-of-All-Trades, Jimmy McKay! He is a radio DJ turned DPT and podcast host who is full of knowledge and stories. Jimmy shares a brief overview of how he ends up in PT school, finds his passion, innovatively solves a problem, and creates a niche area in the world of PT and healthcare that no one knew we needed until he made it happen. After having experience in two very different profession, Jimmy found a way to bring together his love of PT and being a radio DJ by creating and hosting not 1 but 5 different podcasts! His podcasts are: PT Pintcast, NPTE studycast, FOXcast PT, FOXcast OT, and FOXcast SLP. He also divulges a secret about caffeine and grad school which had both Gabby and Sarah stunned! We are not lying when we say that you have to give this podcast a listen because your heart will be warmed by an amazing story he shares, you will learn more about the world of podcasting, and just get some really solid life advice from Jimmy. So do yourself a favor and tune in to this episode of GRADitude. 

Link to Jimmy's Costa Rica Episode: https://www.ptpintcast.com/?s=costa+Rica

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In this episode of GRADitude, we chat with fellow SPT, Sean Vo. We dive into what mental health really means for us as SPTs, especially during the pandemic. Sean also shares about his own journeys outside of the classroom with podcasting, mixing music, and more. It can be easy to go through PT school and never celebrate the small wins, because the grind feels constant- but this episode will really get you to be proud of yourself and believe in your dreams again.

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Happy Sunday! In this episode of GRADitude, Sarah and Gabby talk about the tips, tricks, and struggles of signing up to take the NPTE. They will take you through the process and give you advice on how to make it less stressful by avoiding the problems they have already faced. Tune in to hear this important information!

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In this episode of GRADitude we chat with Zak Gabor, DPT about major life transitions through his own 3+3 program experiences, how his study habits changed from undergrad to grad, his residency thoughts and more. We continue the conversation with the origins of Level Up Initiative and many of the core values of communication and clinical excellence. Then we dive into his own journey with growth mindset vs fixed mindset, the rigid biomedical vs biopsychosocial lens and what that means for all of us as future clinicians. Change starts at the individual level, and that's exactly how we are all going to be part of the larger shift in healthcare.

Check out Level Up Initiative here: https://www.thelevelupinitiative.com/

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In this weekly episode Sarah and Gabby chat about their usual weekly updates as graduation is quickly approaching and moves are about to happen. They dive into ways to combat feeling drained, stories of pandemic PT school life, and what helps them when there's no break in sight. Also, for all of you who don't have spring break right now, we feel for you, and this episode is for you!

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Welcome to another Wednesday of GRADitude as we are joined with an incredible guest that helps teach us about one way she leveled up her professional future while still in PT school.  We welcome Julie Burrill to the podcast, a 2nd year SPT and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).  Julie received her CSCS certification between her first and second year of PT school.  She educates us on everything you need to know to begin your journey, or even if you are interested but not sure where to start.  The CSCS is a specialized certification distributed by the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA).  From the layout of the certification test, to a timeline of test preparation, Julie covers it all including her own study tips and resources that helped her pass.  While the CSCS certification test is not easy, she reminds us of the value in pursuing ways to not only level up your future career, but also your education in the topics that interest you.  The CSCS provides incredible insight on a numerous subjects that, although some may overlap with PT school, allow deeper understanding of nutrition, human movement, exercise science, program design, and more.  Take out a pen and paper as you will not want to miss out on all the in-depth information Julie shares with us about her journey to CSCS and how to start yours! 

Julie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goalsetmindset_jb/?hl=en

Julie's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7cNt6xAmthnLlqA8dj786Q

National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) website: https://www.nsca.com/certification/cscs/

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In this episode we chat about the evolution of our clinical goals, how you can set yours, and reach your ULTIMATE goals for post grad life while you're in the thick of PT school.

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Welcome to another Wednesday, where we have an incredibly important talk about something all Pre-PT's, SPT's and PT grads worry about: paying off physical therapy school debt.  While we commonly think about having to sacrifice in order to achieve this, we have an awesome guest that not only achieved this himself, but continues to help educate others with specific advice for new grads and current students.  Today we welcome Josh Madonick, DPT and creator of The $PT, a consulting service specifically designed for repayment plans for DPT's ( and designed by DPT's themselves).  Josh starts by explaining his own  journey, from meeting a student mentor that helped educate him, an incredible class cohort and support system, to even meeting his wife in PT school!  After graduating together and moving to the Bay Area, Josh worked as an outpatient PT until he realized he wanted to start something of his own.  Not only did Josh start his own cache-based practice, but also created his own financial educational program and book (Say Goodbye to PT Loans) after both him and his wife were able to refinance and pay off both their student debts.  He shares important strategies, key steps, and common questions/answers that has helped not only pay it off completely, but also establish habits and long-lasting systems that help individuals towards what makes them truly happy and achieve what best suits their desired lifestyle. 

Josh's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j_madonick/

The $PT: https://www.payoffptloans.com/

E-Book: https://www.payoffptloans.com/product/getoutofdebt/1?cs=true&cst=custom

Email: [email protected] 

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In this episode of GRADitude, Sarah and Gabby discuss the winning mindset for NPTE studying and the importance of it. Listen in to learn more about how Gabby realized the importance of having a winning mindset in tackling the NPTE, advice from both, and Zoom Study Hours with us Sunday March 7th at 9am MST/11am EST

For anyone interested or would like the zoom link, you can email us at [email protected] 

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