What’s Actually Tested on the ABPTS Oncology Exam (and What to Stop Studying)
Wed Feb 04 2026
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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
Looking for more structure and clarity?
If you’re preparing for the ABPTS Oncology Specialty Exam and feeling overwhelmed or unsure what to focus on, I’ve created a short YouTube playlist designed to help you study with more clarity and confidence.
These videos walk through prioritization, common pitfalls, and how to think about exam prep more strategically — without
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Send us a text 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 Looking for more structure and clarity? If you’re preparing for the ABPTS Oncology Specialty Exam and feeling overwhelmed or unsure what to focus on, I’ve created a short YouTube playlist designed to help you study with more clarity and confidence. These videos walk through prioritization, common pitfalls, and how to think about exam prep more strategically — without Follow TheOncoPT on Instagram. Follow TheOncoPT on LinkedIn.