Abstract ID: 15111 Title: Preparing for ABR Board Exams
Preparing for Part III (Oral Exam) of the ABR Therapy Physics boards is more than just
studying as much material as possible. There will always be material that is missed and
gaps in one’s knowledge. Therefore, in order to fill those gaps, it is crucial to understand
how the parts of the material relate to each other and to the clinical experience. Part III
presents its own challenges compared to the written exams. It requires not only
knowledge of and experience with clinical procedures, but also the ability to explain
orally how they are performed and what they mean. One must be able to easily and
confidently respond to oral questions about all aspects of working in the clinic and clearly
explain why those clinical methods and procedures are performed that way. This talk is
not a comprehensive review of all required study material. Instead, it focuses on the
required experiences, skill sets, and study methods that are needed to pass Part III of the
board exam.
Educational Objectives:
1. Generate a list of clinical experiences needed for the exam
2. Understand how the study material and clinical experiences relate to each other
3. Learn how to effectively prepare for an oral style exam