In the era of precision medicine, evolving cancer management guidelines, and the rapidly advancing immunotherapy landscape, oncologists and other healthcare providers (HCPs) need to stay up to date with the latest developments in oncology.

But what if there were a tool that helps busy HCPs, fellows, and residents in oncology and hematology keep up with the avalanche of new information? Oncoblast is a mobile application that offers fun, engaging, and effective continuing medical education (CME) courses.

For professionals in oncology, continuous learning can be extremely difficult. Between managing complex patient cases and administrative responsibilities, finding time to study can be hard.

Here are 5 ways Oncoblast is transforming oncology education in today’s fast-paced world of medical innovation.

Real-World Oncology Scenarios

On Oncoblast, you will find multiple courses featuring case-based questions developed by world-class hematology/oncology faculty. These questions follow best practices used in medical board exams and serve as an effective educational tool for healthcare providers. By focusing on real-world relevance, this method helps bridge the gap between theory and clinical practice.

For example, in the Best of Hematology and Breast Cancer II course, one question incorporates variables like age, gender, cancer type and stage, biomarker status, and PET/CT scan findings to mirror real patient scenarios. Learners are asked to choose the next step in management. Once an answer is selected, Oncoblast provides not only the correct response but also a concise explanation with references to scholarly sources. Questions like whether a patient should undergo additional testing or receive a specific drug based on a complex medical profile closely mirror the real-life decisions healthcare providers make every day.

As such, OncoBlast courses transform updated clinical knowledge into better patient care decisions.

Practice-Changing Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are essential for helping healthcare providers make informed decisions about disease management. With thousands of ongoing studies worldwide aimed at ending the cancer burden for over 20 million people, the real challenge lies in staying up to date on trials relevant to each specialty within oncology.

Oncoblast courses seamlessly integrate clinical trial data tailored to specific cancer types, testing users' knowledge of current treatment modalities. Our case-based questions highlight the latest trends in clinical responses, adverse events related to specific drugs, and outcomes from trials that have led to approved therapies. By embedding emerging data and evolving expert guidelines throughout each course, Oncoblast helps hematologists and oncologists stay aligned with the most recent advancements in their field.

Free CME Credits and MOC Points

Beyond its up-to-date and engaging questions, OncoBlast offers users a valuable bonus at the end of each course: the opportunity to earn free CME credits and MOC points. These credits are essential for maintaining board certification and staying current with the latest advancements in cancer care.

OncoBlast simplifies this process for busy healthcare professionals. Upon course completion, users earn ABIM MOC points, AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, and CME credits. Because the questions and topics are aligned with the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) certification exam, playing OncoBlast not only sharpens your knowledge in a structured and interactive way but also rewards your time with certificates ready to claim.

Competitive Leaderboard

What’s better than learning the latest in oncology and hematology? Doing it with others. OncoBlast adds a fun twist to education with its competitive leaderboard, making the journey to earning free CME credits and MOC points even more engaging.

If you have ever used a gaming app, you know how motivating it can be to aim for the top. That same spirit fuels OncoBlast. Each course displays the number of players and your individual ranking, with the top three players featured prominently. The highest-ranking player even receives a crown, turning learning into a friendly competition that motivates users to keep going, keep learning, and ultimately improve patient care.

Two Interfaces for all

The question is not whether you are geeky or fun; it is whether you want to earn free CME credits in hematology and oncology while being both. OncoBlast offers two exciting learning modes: Geek Mode and Fun Mode, letting you choose the path that suits your style.

Geek Mode gives you a classic multiple-choice quiz experience, perfect for those who enjoy reviewing past questions and eliminating options with precision, like a true board exam pro. Fun Mode, on the other hand, takes a playful spin with interactive, videogame-like challenges. If you are a fan of virtual treasure hunts or grew up loving Super Mario, Fun Mode might be your new favorite way to learn.

No matter which route you take, the goal is the same: stay up to date with the latest in cancer education, have fun doing it, and walk away with free CME credits and MOC points. OncoBlast makes sure there is something for everyone.

How to Get Started with OncoBlast

OncoBlast is currently the only game-based application that offers free CME-accredited, oncology-centered education for healthcare professionals. Available at no cost on both the App Store and Google Play Store, the app makes it easy to get started. After downloading, users can quickly create a profile and dive into a variety of oncology-based games and challenges. It is a fun, flexible way to stay up to date on the latest in cancer care and education. Learn anytime, anywhere, and start your OncoBlast journey today!