You're not behind (I promise)


Hey Reader,


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.

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.



I get it. You want this. You've worked hard to get here. Of course you want to give it everything you've got.

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.

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

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.


Dr. Elise Cantu

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

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