TheOncoPT Podcast

What’s Actually Tested on the ABPTS Oncology Exam (and What to Stop Studying)

TheOncoPT Episode 383

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Many oncology physical therapists default to studying EVERYTHING when preparing for the ABPTS Oncology Exam. It feels responsible...but this often leads to overstudying, decision fatigue, and unnecessary stress.

You'll hear why overstudying is so common, how it undermines your confidence, and why prioritization is a skill that matters more than volume.

In this episode, we cover:
• Why “studying everything” feels safe but actually backfires
• How decision fatigue affects confidence
• The difference between responsibility and prioritization
• Why clarity beats volume during exam prep

Looking for more structure and clarity?
I’ve shared a visual breakdown of this topic in my YouTube playlist for oncology PTs preparing for the ABPTS exam:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZrwPMnzMtblj9rgmUIw7PJCQ8yGJ9IFX&si=-FMqrrcXf9QU2DQ7

If you want a structured way to get started on your ABPTS oncology case report, I'm hosting a LIVE writing sprint later this month where we'll work through this together.

You can find the details here: https://TheOncoPT.com/sprint

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