DHA Exam Syllabus 2026 - Subject-Wise Blueprint for Dubai Prometric
Use this syllabus guide to organize your DHA preparation by core clinical domains. DHA assessments are delivered through Prometric CBT, while the exact requirements are title-dependent and should be verified on official DHA resources.
DHA Syllabus Overview
Internal Medicine
Core domainCardiology, Respiratory, Endocrinology, Nephrology, GI, Infectious disease.
General Surgery
Core domainAcute abdomen, trauma, peri-operative care, common surgical conditions.
Pediatrics
Core domainNeonatal care, childhood infections, emergencies, vaccination, growth milestones.
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Core domainAntenatal care, labor complications, gynecology basics, postpartum care.
This is a preparation framework, not an official weight table. Confirm title-specific exam scope via DHA Sheryan and PQR.
How to Use the Syllabus Efficiently
- Start with Internal Medicine to capture the largest question share early.
- Practice 50-100 MCQs daily and tag weak topics inside each subject.
- Run weekly mixed blocks to improve subject-switching under time pressure.
- In the final 2 weeks, switch to timed mocks and targeted weak-area revision.
Frequently Asked Questions
What subjects are included in the DHA exam syllabus?
For many doctor pathways, candidates prepare across Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, and Obstetrics & Gynaecology in a clinical MCQ style. The exact assessment scope depends on your title and category in DHA requirements.
Which subject has the highest weight in DHA?
DHA does not publish one universal weight table for all titles in a single public page. A practical approach is to prioritize core clinical domains and confirm your title-specific requirements through DHA Sheryan and PQR.
Is the DHA syllabus the same for all professions?
No. The exact blueprint can differ by profession (doctor, nurse, dentist, pharmacist, allied health). Always verify your category on the official DHA channels.
How should I study the DHA syllabus?
Use a subject-based plan: start with high-yield Medicine topics, then rotate through Surgery, Pediatrics, and OBGYN while practicing daily MCQs and weekly timed mixed blocks.
Related DHA Resources
Official references: DHA Sheryan and Unified PQR.
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Quick answer
DHA licensing in Dubai typically follows eligibility review, DataFlow verification, Prometric exam booking, and post-exam license issuance. Use linked guides for each step.
This guide is written for doctors preparing for DHA licensing in Dubai, UAE. Requirements change — always confirm fees, deadlines, and eligibility on official authority portals before booking your exam slot.
DHA licensing hub — related steps
Each page in this hub covers one step in depth. Follow the full pathway rather than relying on a single article — this reduces gaps that cause retakes and delays.
DHA exam syllabus mapping
Map syllabus topics to weekly quotas. Most doctors benefit from covering high-yield medicine first, then specialty-specific areas, then ethics / public health where applicable.
- •Week 1–2: diagnostic mock + syllabus gap list
- •Mid-plan: subject-wise timed blocks
- •Final weeks: full-length mocks + error notebook
- •Last 5 days: light review — avoid new heavy topics
What to verify on official channels
Before acting on any third-party guide (including this one), confirm your profession category, document list, and fee schedule directly with Dubai Health Authority. Policies in Dubai, UAE are updated without always being reflected in older blog posts.
If your profile involves gaps in practice, multiple registrations, or credentials from several countries, expect additional review steps — generic checklists may not cover your case.
Next step — exam practice
Turn licensing research into exam-ready performance
Reading guides alone rarely converts to exam performance. After you confirm Dubai Health Authority requirements, use GulfMedExams to drill Prometric-style MCQs with explanations, track weak systems, and revisit high-yield topics before booking your slot.
Prometric MCQ practice
Timed sessions, explanations, and progress tracking for DHA and all Gulf exams.
Verified exam repeats
Candidate-submitted recalls organised by exam — use alongside structured MCQ banks.
Requirements, fees, and timelines change. This page is educational — always confirm your category-specific rules on official authority portals before paying verification or exam fees.