Here is my Story --
I read better from hard copies of textbooks and needed an updated version of Kisner. So I posted on Facebook if someone is willing to sell one! I got a message from Dr Bhupinder Singh (a Professor from California State) saying he will send a free copy. That was in early 2017, and I am now a licensed physical therapist in July, 2018. I got the book in mail, continued studying but for some reason I joined a different coaching program. The fear of not been able to pass NPTE is common among foreign trained therapists, and taking coaching classes is normal but I didn’t pass my first NPTE. I was looking for inspiration and read Niraj Tankaria post that he passed on his last attempt and how Dr. Bhupinder Singh helps everyone one on one. I contacted Sir and he never even talked about his Kisner. He just said I have followed your work as a PT in India, and State of California needs PTs like you to serve our community. That was it.
I joined NPTE- The Final Frontier classes, my confidence starting coming back. I started enjoying learning in classes. Final Frontier classes allow you to turn on your video and audio during classes, so I started asking questions. Some of the hardest concepts were explained in simplest manners (Gait, PNF, Spinal mobs, Cardiac Rehab). I had some wrong concepts on key topics and every time I asked Dr. Singh, he would just smile, give me the correct answer and say don’t believe it is correct because I am saying it, read it from this book, this page number and this table. Probably the most intelligent person I have ever interacted in my life!
I could not take it in April 2018 because of some miscommunication/delay with my State board application. I wanted to stay charged and joined Niraj Tankaria as my licensed study partner. He mimicked the NPTE- The Final Frontier philosophy- Hard work, dedication and humbleness. Niraj was great help and kept revising with me again and again and again. Long discussions, grilling sessions, random rapid fire,how to read questions carefully and pick up the words which leads to the right answer,motivational talks, fun during discussions (just to make the surrounding light) prepared me more for this exam. He was always a msg/call away. He was confident more than me that im going to clear the exam !!!
I made few very good friends during this journey Niraj Tankaria and Mona Minhaj (my anytime call friend for anything and everything)
My Husband Gyanendra Kumar Gautam who never ever had a doubt even for a single moment on my ability to crack this exam. He has been the biggest support during this journey. He would always say-- I get scared seeing you studying so hard with focus attention ????????. He kept motivating me and kept a record of what Im studying (as if he knew what the Neonatal reflexes are ????) and how much Im scoring in test exams.
He gave up his "Ergonomic Study Table" for 6 MONTHS--- one of his biggest sacrifice ????????
Thanks to my friends and Family who believed in me. (actually they kept on asking when im giving exam & why im delaying it,no one knew until my result came.
The whole group was great- Akanksha Sharma (AKS) in live class, Gowre Anurekha Arunachalam(Reka) on whatsapp, Mona Minhaj with the questions. By July I was ready and excited for the exam, took the exam and passed with flying colors. To all the people struggling to pass the exam, I would highly recommend taking the NPTE Final Frontier classes. Don’t feel bad if you are a repeat offender or getting back to studies after a decade- As Dr. Singh always says Pass with Pride! And Sir, I am your new licensed PT ready to serve people of California and will return the Kisner when I meet you in person !!
Once again Thanks a lot to Dr. Bhupinder Singh Sir and NPTE- The Final Frontier . It would have not been possible without you all !!!