Clearing the Australian Physiotherapy Entry Pathway (APEP) written assessment is an important milestone for internationally qualified physiotherapists planning to move to Australia. Mahima Sisodia's success story reflects how clinical experience, structured preparation and an understanding of patient-centred physiotherapy can help professionals prepare for this examination.
Speaking about the moment she received the APEP September 2026 Result, Mahima says the experience was overwhelming after the amount of hard work she had put in.
“It was just like a hustle, like a real hustle. This moment is very overwhelming. I am super excited and very overjoyed.”
After working towards this goal, clearing the assessment became a moment she wanted to celebrate and remember.
APEP Exam September 2026 Success Journey of Mahima Sisodia
| Successful Candidate | Mahima Sisodia |
| Educational Background | Bachelor's degree- Rajasthan Master's degree in Biomechanics- Karnataka |
| Gained professional exposure | Gained experience in different clinical environments by travelling to Gujarat and Maharashtra. Worked in her native town as well in hospitals. |
| Currently working with | National and International Sports Organisation |
| Why she choose Australia | Because of patient-centred care |
| What helped her during APEP preparation | Attending lectures from Academically and consistently practising questions |
| Result | Pass |
Clearing the APEP written assessment marks an important step in Mahima's plans to pursue a physiotherapy career in Australia. Her achievement reflects the combination of her academic background, professional experience, and focused preparation.
From completing her education in Rajasthan and Karnataka to gaining experience across different parts of India and working in sports physiotherapy, Mahima has built a diverse professional foundation.
The APEP September 2026 Result now represents another milestone in her international career journey.
Why choose Australia for Physiotherapy as a career destination?
Australia's approach of physiotherapy was one of the factors that attracted Mahima towards the country.
She says that while India also has several physiotherapy specialities and many professionals who deliver quality care, what particularly had emphasis on her was that Australia gives more importance on how treatment is delivered.
According to her, clinical practice is not only about knowing what to do. The way a physiotherapist approaches a patient, understands the individual's needs, and selects an appropriate treatment approach also plays an important role.
She highlights patient-centred care as one of the aspects she finds particularly appealing about the Australian system.
Another aspect of Australian healthcare that stood out to Mahima was the referral system. Based on her experience in India, she explains that some postoperative patients may receive basic exercise advice directly from surgeons or physicians instead of being referred to a physiotherapist for comprehensive rehabilitation.
She points to areas such as musculoskeletal physiotherapy, sports physiotherapy, and occupational therapy as examples of how different professionals can contribute to patient care.
She explains this with the example of patients recovering from ACL surgery or total knee replacement (TKR).
According to Mahima, postoperative rehabilitation involves much more than asking a patient to move the knee or perform ankle exercises.
Mahima Sisodia says that “The postoperative journey is more complex than the pre one.”
Factors such as stiffness, persistent swelling, mobility limitations, family support, and environmental challenges can all affect rehabilitation. Mahima says that this is where appropriate professional involvement and timely physiotherapy can make an important difference.
She also appreciates the fact that healthcare professionals in Australia have clearly defined areas of responsibility. Physiotherapists can work within their scope of practice, while other professionals contribute according to their expertise.
How to prepare for the APEP Written Assessment
After deciding that she want to pursue the Australian pathway, Mahima focused on understanding the requirements of the Australian Physiotherapy Pathway Assessment and preparing in a structured way.
Mahima credits Academically by saying: “You guided us throughout, from start to end.”
According to Mahima, the preparation strategy was based on a combination of pre-lecture preparation, active participation, question practice, and mock assessments.
Preparation strategy for APEP Exam by Mahima
| Preparing before the lectures | Mahima reviewed the topic before attending each lecture. This made it easier for her to understand the discussion and participate actively during the live sessions. |
| Staying active during live sessions | Rather than simply attending the sessions, Mahima used them as opportunities to clarify concepts and interact with the trainers. |
| Practising Questions and Mock Tests | Mahima worked on mock assessments to practise as much as possible because repeated exposure to questions helps improve confidence and application of knowledge. |
| Focus on Evidence-based and Patient-centred Practice | Mahima says, physiotherapists need to take what they already know and apply it in a way that is more evidence-based, patient-centred, and aligned with good clinical practice. |
| Making Quick Notes and Revising Important Concepts | Instead of preparing lengthy study material, she found it more practical to focus on important concepts and create short notes that could be revisited regularly. She combined these notes with lecture material and mock tests to reinforce her learning. |
How To Make APEP Preparation More Manageable
Mahima says that candidates should never assume that they need to start learning physiotherapy all over again. They already have the academic and clinical foundation.Their focus should instead be on understanding what the assessment expects and how physiotherapy is approached in the Australian Healthcare System.
Her clinical experience also helped her connect theoretical concepts with practical situations.
Physiotherapists who are already working in hospitals, clinics, sports settings, or other healthcare environments can use their professional experience while preparing for the assessment.
Expert Advice to Physiotherapists Preparing for APEP Exam
When asked about her preparation strategy, Mahima keeps her advice quite simple:
- Clear your basic concepts
- Prepare before lectures
- Participate actively
- Attend the lectures regularly
- Practise questions consistently
- Understand the reasoning behind an answer instead of memorising it
For experienced physiotherapists, she believes the preparation becomes easier when existing clinical knowledge is connected with evidence-based, patient-centred Australian practice.
To conclude with....
Mahima's APEP success story reflects that international career goals require more than just ambition. They require consistent preparation and an understanding of the professional expectations of the destination country.
Her experience also highlights an important lesson for Indian physiotherapists: existing clinical knowledge can provide a strong foundation, but understanding patient-centred care, evidence-based practice, professional scope, and clinical decision-making is essential when preparing for an overseas pathway.
After the long preparation period, Mahima can finally celebrate a milestone she worked hard to achieve.
