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Picmonic: A New Physical Therapy Study Resource for Passing the NPTE

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Last modified on September 11, 2019 by Tim Fraticelli DPT, MBA, CFP®

Picmonic Physical TherapyPicmonic has just launched the Physical Therapy version of its world-renowned Picmonic study resource and it pairs perfectly with the content you’ll see on the NPTE boards exam. 

Picmonic is an audiovisual learning system with unforgettable stories and characters that help you to remember everything you need to know for a specific topic. 

The picmonics are fun and easy to watch, and they save you a lot of time because you can quickly memorize the details of high-level material you’ll see on the NPTE boards exam.

Picmonic Review: What is Picmonic?


Picmonic has been around for years for medical students and nursing students. Over 500,000 students have used it to help study for their boards exam. 

picmonic logoThe addition of Physical Therapy to the Picmonic lineup is perfect for PT students who are preparing for the NPTE boards exam. 

This is something I wish I had as a PT student because I think it would have made studying much more enjoyable and easier to do, especially with some of the higher-level topics that Picmonic covers so well. 

How Does Picmonic Work?

Picmonic works by using a visual storytelling platform to review high level, highly tested content you’re likely to see on your physical therapy board exam.

Picmonic is a study tool for students to use in conjunction with boards exam books, test prep courses, and independent studying.  Each picmonic delivers highly memorable audiovisual clips that are visually captivating and easily digestible. It’s like taking a break from studying but you continue to learn the content in a fun and memorable way.

Picmonic graphics

In the free version, you have access to one picmonic per day. But with the paid version, you have access to all of the picmonics for the specialty you choose.  For Physical Therapy, you get access to over 300 picmonics covering the major topics you’ll see on the NPTE. 

I first learned about Picmonic when my wife started using it to study for her medical boards exam.  She used Picmonic as a supplement to her boards studying and was able to score high enough to match into a very competitive surgery residency program.   

I’ve met dozens of residents who used Picmonic in medical school and found it to be extremely helpful for remembering difficult concepts on the boards exam.

Picmonic Stroke Graphic

Picmonic: The NPTE Prep Tool I Wish I Had

When I took my physical therapy boards I was limited to studying from textbooks, classmates, my school notes, weekend test prep courses or online study courses that are good, but not something everyone can afford. 

And that got me thinking, you know, Physical Therapy students could benefit from Picmonic, just like the 500,000 medical students, nurses, pharmacists, and paramedic students who have already used Picmonic to help study for and pass their boards exam.

So I reached out to Picmonic earlier this year and they saw how Physical Therapy students could benefit too. So they created a specific PT boards study track which covers all the major categories you’ll see on the boards exam from Cardiovascular to Musculoskeletal, Neuro, Integumentary and even Non-Systems items such as research, safety, and assistive devices.  

picmonic topics for physical therapy

Each one of these picmonic is relevant for physical therapists and is material that you may very well see on the NPTE. 

With over 300 picmonics covering the major study categories on the NPTE, you’ll find the interactive lessons and quizzes to be really helpful and it’s actually a pretty fun way to see the content presented.

Is Picmonic Worth It?

Picmonic has been proven to increase long term memory retention by up to 331%, with improvements in test scores by up to 50%.  This is huge for PT students who absolutely must pass the NPTE on the first time around. 

The best part about Picmonic PT is that it’s really affordable for PT students. picmonic worth it

How Much Is Picmonic for Physical Therapy?

You can get 6 months access to the full PT version of Picmonic for less than $25.  With most PT students studying 3 to 4 months ahead of the exam, this will be plenty of time for you to maximize your studying so you can ace your PT boards exam. 

Look, I’m not against you taking a weekend PT boards course. I took one myself and found it to be pretty helpful – expensive, but helpful.  But you’ll probably spend more than $25 for the lunches you’ll eat during the 2 or 3-day course…

With Picmonic, you can spread out your studying, get daily lessons and quizzes to reinforce the content, and study anywhere with the mobile app to access your Picmonic account anywhere you want. 

It’s free to sign up, where you have access to one Picmonic per day, at no cost.  But if you’re serious about studying for the PT boards over the next few months, you’ll want to access all of the 300+ Picmonics for just $24 with the PTProgress discount. 

picmonic discount pricing

So take a look at Picmonic PT by visiting PTProgress.com/Picmonic and get started with the #1 study tool for passing the boards the first time around. 

There’s absolutely no reason not to check out the free version of Picmonic – but for those of you who are serious about passing the physical therapy board exam the first time you can use the PTProgress discount to save over 20% with the full version of Picmonic. 

If you sign up for Picmonic, let me know! I’d love to hear what you think of it!

Picmonic discount

What is Picmonic?

Picmonic is an audiovisual learning system with unforgettable stories and characters that help you to remember everything you need to know for a specific topic.

Is Picmonic Free?

Users can sign up for Picmonic for free and receive access to one picmonic per day. Premium plans allow users to access all picmonics within an area of study.

Is Picmonic Worth It?

Picmonic has been proven to increase long term memory retention by up to 331%, with improvements in test scores by up to 50%. Over 500,000 medical students, nurses, and others have found it helpful to pass the boards exam.

Is Picmonic expensive?

Picmonic starts at less than $4 a month depending on content area you select. Select promotional codes are available to lower the price by up to 20%.

What is the best Picmonic promo code?

Users can get 20% off Picmonic with supported promo codes such as PTProgress

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About Tim Fraticelli DPT, MBA, CFP®

Tim Fraticelli is a Physical Therapist, Certified Financial Planner™ and founder of PTProgress.com. He loves to teach PTs and OTs ways to save time and money in and out of the clinic, especially when it comes to documentation or continuing education. Follow him on YouTube for weekly videos on ways to improve your financial health.

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