446. Transitioning from PT Student to Professional: Passing the Board Exam and Future Goals with Dr. Franki Kaspar

In this episode, Dr. Frankie Kaspar shares her experience transitioning from a physical therapy student to a licensed physical therapist. She discusses her study process for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and the challenges she faced during the exam. Frankie also talks about her plans for the future, including pursuing board certification in neurology and potentially entering academia. She emphasizes the importance of finding a balance between work and personal life to avoid burnout.

Key Takeaways:

- Frankie studied full-time for about a month and a half to prepare for the NPTE.

- She implemented strategies like taking breaks and practicing deep breathing during the exam to manage stress and stay focused.

- Frankie plans to pursue board certification in neurology and eventually enter academia.

- She recognizes the importance of finding a balance between work and personal life to avoid burnout.

Feel free to contact Dr. Franki Kaspar at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/francescakaspar/

https://twitter.com/frankikaspar

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