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OET Writing for podiatrists: the letter task explained
Most OET Writing advice online is generic, or written for nurses. The OET Podiatry Writing subtest asks podiatrists for a specific kind of letter, built around the situations podiatrists already handle at work.
This page sets out what that letter task involves, what the six published Writing criteria reward, and how to practise it with feedback rather than guesswork.
THE LETTER TASK
The Writing subtest is a 45 minute letter from case notes, often referring a patient with a high risk or deteriorating foot to a specialist clinic or GP, or handing over care. The test rewards urgency communicated precisely: what changed, why it needs escalation, and what you are asking for.
WHAT THE SIX CRITERIA REWARD
WHO ACCEPTS IT
OET Podiatry is accepted by bodies including the Podiatry Board of Australia via AHPRA and the Podiatrists Board of New Zealand. In the UK, the HCPC sets its own English language requirements, so check its current guidance directly before booking.
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LAST REVIEWED 9 AUGUST 2026
COMMON QUESTIONS
What does the OET Writing subtest involve for podiatrists?
The Writing subtest is a 45 minute letter from case notes, often referring a patient with a high risk or deteriorating foot to a specialist clinic or GP, or handing over care. The test rewards urgency communicated precisely: what changed, why it needs escalation, and what you are asking for.
How long is the OET Writing subtest?
45 minutes in total: 5 minutes to read the case notes and the task, then 40 minutes to write the letter.
Which criteria does OET Writing mark?
Six published criteria: Purpose, Content, Conciseness and Clarity, Genre and Style, Organisation and Layout, Language.
Which regulators accept OET Podiatry?
OET Podiatry is accepted by bodies including the Podiatry Board of Australia via AHPRA and the Podiatrists Board of New Zealand. In the UK, the HCPC sets its own English language requirements, so check its current guidance directly before booking.
Independent preparation service. Not affiliated with, or endorsed by, OET or Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment. Practice feedback is based on published OET criteria and is not an official evaluation. Regulator requirements change: confirm current rules with the regulator directly.
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