Preparing for the ABR Core Exam is one of the most demanding milestones in a radiation oncology resident's training. To help residents prepare more efficiently, I have made a collection of ABR Core Exam study resources available at no cost.
Developed to complement Fundamentals of Radiation Oncology: Physical, Biological, and Clinical Aspects, 4th Edition, these resources give residents a structured way to review important concepts, organize their study plan, and test their knowledge before exam day.
What's Included
1. ABR Core Exam Topic Mapping Sheet
A structured guide that connects major ABR Core Exam topics with relevant chapters and subject areas, helping residents organize their board preparation and navigate the material more efficiently.
2. High-Yield Foundational Reviews
Concise, focused review guides covering three foundational areas of radiation oncology:
- Radiation Physics
- Radiation Biology
- Cancer Staging
These guides are designed to reinforce important concepts alongside more comprehensive board preparation.
3. Disease-Site High-Yield Practice Questions
A series of practice-question sets covering the major areas of radiation oncology. Each set contains 10 high-yield questions designed to test recall, reinforce important concepts, and help identify areas that may benefit from additional review.
Topics include:
- Skin
- CNS
- Head & Neck
- Breast
- Thoracic
- Gastrointestinal
- Genitourinary
- Gynecologic
- Hematologic Malignancies & Lymphoma
- Sarcoma
- Pediatric
- Benign Disease
About Fundamentals of Radiation Oncology
These educational resources are designed to work alongside Fundamentals of Radiation Oncology: Physical, Biological, and Clinical Aspects, 4th Edition, a comprehensive reference integrating radiation physics, radiobiology, treatment planning, and clinical radiation oncology.
The 4th edition has been selected as a 2026 Doody's Core Title in Radiation Oncology. It has also received a published review by Dr. Kevin Camphausen, Chief of the Radiation Oncology Branch at the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
Now in its fourth edition, Fundamentals of Radiation Oncology is designed to serve residents throughout their training as well as practicing radiation oncologists seeking a comprehensive clinical reference.
Access the Resources at No Cost
The ABR Core Exam Topic Mapping Sheet, High-Yield Review Guides, and disease-site practice questions are all available together in one library at no cost. Simply enter your name and email to access the full collection of downloadable resources. Access the complete study-resource library.
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Hasan Murshed, MD, MS, is a dual board-certified radiation oncologist and radiation therapy physicist, Medical Director of Hope Regional Cancer Center, and editor of Fundamentals of Radiation Oncology: Physical, Biological, and Clinical Aspects, 4th Edition.