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150
MCQs per exam
3 hrs
Exam duration
~65%
Pass threshold
15,000+
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What is the DOH Exam?
The DOH exam (Department of Health Abu Dhabi, formerly HAAD — Health Authority Abu Dhabi) is the mandatory Prometric licensing examination for healthcare professionals seeking to practice in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Like the DHA and MOH exams, the DOH exam is computer-based, delivered at Prometric test centres globally, and uses a single-best-answer clinical MCQ format. The exam covers Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, and Obstetrics & Gynaecology, with professional-category-specific question blueprints.
DOH Practice Questions
A 55-year-old male with type 2 diabetes and hypertension presents with a creatinine of 185 µmol/L and urine ACR of 45 mg/mmol. His current medications include metformin, amlodipine, and atorvastatin. What is the most appropriate addition to his medication regimen?
DOH Exam FAQs
What is the DOH exam?
The DOH (Department of Health) Abu Dhabi exam, formerly called the HAAD exam, is the mandatory medical licensing examination for healthcare professionals seeking to practice in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It is delivered by Prometric at computer-based testing centres and follows the single-best-answer MCQ format.
What is the DOH exam format?
The DOH exam consists of approximately 150 single-best-answer MCQs completed in 3 hours via Prometric computer-based testing. Questions are clinical scenario-based, covering Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, and Obstetrics & Gynaecology, with weighting dependent on the professional category.
What is the passing score for the DOH exam?
The DOH does not formally publish a pass percentage. Based on candidate experience, the passing threshold is approximately 65% correct answers. Candidates are advised to target 70%+ consistently in practice before sitting the exam.
Is the DOH exam different from the DHA exam?
Yes. The DOH exam covers Abu Dhabi (administered by the Department of Health Abu Dhabi), while the DHA exam covers Dubai (administered by the Dubai Health Authority). Both use Prometric CBT, similar formats, and overlapping content — but they are separate licensing exams requiring separate applications.
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DOH (formerly HAAD) licensing in Abu Dhabi covers eligibility, credential verification, Prometric exam, and final DOH approval. Confirm requirements for your exact profession.
This guide is written for doctors preparing for DOH licensing in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Requirements change — always confirm fees, deadlines, and eligibility on official authority portals before booking your exam slot.
DOH 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.
DOH — practical notes for doctors
This page supports one part of your Abu Dhabi, UAE licensing journey. Combine it with official Department of Health – Abu Dhabi communication, your employer HR checklist, and consistent MCQ practice before the Prometric sitting.
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 Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. Policies in Abu Dhabi, 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 Department of Health – Abu Dhabi requirements, use GulfMedExams to drill Prometric-style MCQs with explanations, track weak systems, and revisit high-yield topics before booking your slot.
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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.