Hey Reader,
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Can I be honest with you about something?

So many of the PTs I work with are convinced they're not studying enough. And almost every time, that's not actually the problem.
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The real problem is that they're treating exam prep like a sprint — cramming for a few months, running themselves into the ground, and then walking into exam day exhausted instead of confident.

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I get it. You want this. You've worked hard to get here. Of course you want to give it everything you've got.​
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But here's what I've learned coaching PTs through this process over and over: this exam is an endurance event, not a sprint. It usually takes 6-12 months to properly prepare, and honestly? The PTs who pass without losing their minds along the way are the ones who treat it more like marathon training than a all-nighter before a final.​
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That means structured phases. Planned rest. And trusting that quality study time beats sheer quantity, every time.

In this week's video, I walk through exactly what that looks like, including:

• A simple 4-phase plan to structure your 6-12 months (Foundation → Mastery → Integration → Final Review)
• How to actually build this into a real week when you're working full-time as a clinician
• Why you don't need to master 100% of the DSP to pass (seriously — permission granted)
• The non-negotiables that keep you from burning out before you even get to exam day

If you've ever felt like you're either doing too much or not enough, I think this one will bring you some relief.

Watch the full video here:

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Rooting for you,
-Elise, @TheOncoPT
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P.S. If you're not sure where to even start, I put together a free Oncology Specialty Exam Readiness Audit. It'll help you figure out exactly which topics need your attention first, so you're not just guessing.

Elise K. Cantu, PT, DPT​
​Board Certified Oncologic Clinical Specialist & Voice behind TheOncoPT Podcast
​TheOncoPT.com​

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