QCHP Exam Syllabus 2026 — DHP Subject Blueprint
Quick answer
The QCHP/DHP GP syllabus for the 150-MCQ Prometric exam is commonly mapped as Internal Medicine 35–40%, Surgery 20–25%, Pediatrics 20–25%, and Obstetrics & Gynaecology 15–20%. Confirm live weights on the DHP physicians blueprint PDF.
Qatar healthcare licensing is issued by the Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP) under MOPH. Use this subject-wise blueprint to organize your GP preparation across core clinical domains before the Prometric qualifying exam.
Quick exam reference (verified DHP)
- 150 MCQs · 3 hours · Prometric SCHQ2
- GP cut score: 60% (90/150)
- 5 consecutive attempts allowed
- 4 single-best-answer options per question
Source: DHP Qualifying Examination · dhp.moph.gov.qa
DHP Subject Blueprint & Weights
Internal Medicine
35–40%Cardiology, respiratory medicine, endocrinology, nephrology, GI, infectious disease, haematology, neurology.
Surgery
20–25%Acute abdomen, trauma principles, peri-operative care, vascular emergencies, common surgical decision-making.
Pediatrics
20–25%Neonatal care, pediatric emergencies, common infections, vaccination, growth milestones, fluid management.
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
15–20%Antenatal care, labour complications, postpartum emergencies, ectopic pregnancy, common gynecology.
Blueprint weights reflect published DHP GP exam guidance. Confirm your category-specific requirements on the official DHP portal.
How to Use the Syllabus Efficiently
- Allocate ~35–40% of study time to Internal Medicine — the highest-weight domain.
- Practice 60–100 DHP-format MCQs daily and track weak topics by subject weight.
- Run weekly mixed timed blocks to strengthen pacing across all four domains.
- In the final 2 weeks, focus on full 150 Q / 3 hr mocks and error-driven revision.
FAQs — QCHP/DHP Syllabus
What subjects are included in the QCHP/DHP exam syllabus?
The GP qualifying exam covers Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, and Obstetrics & Gynaecology through clinical single-best-answer MCQs. Official DHP blueprint weights are approximately Medicine 35–40%, Surgery 20–25%, Pediatrics 20–25%, and OBGYN 15–20%.
Which subject has the highest weight in QCHP?
Internal Medicine carries the largest share at roughly 35–40% of the 150-question paper. Prioritize high-yield Medicine topics first, then balance Surgery, Pediatrics, and OBGYN to match the remaining blueprint weights.
Is the QCHP syllabus the same for all DHP professions?
No. The qualifying exam applies to all 16 listed practitioner categories (150 MCQs, 3 hours), but subject emphasis and cut scores differ — GPs need 60%, while most nursing and allied health categories require 50%.
How should I study the QCHP syllabus efficiently?
Weight study hours by blueprint percentages, practice 60–100 DHP-format MCQs daily, run weekly mixed timed blocks, and finish with full 150 Q / 3 hr mocks before Prometric booking.
How many attempts do I get on the DHP qualifying exam?
DHP allows up to 5 consecutive attempts on the Prometric qualifying exam (code SCHQ2). Each attempt is 150 MCQs in 3 hours with a 60% cut score for General Practitioners.
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Practice Free NowThis guide is written for doctors preparing for QCHP licensing in Qatar. Requirements change — always confirm fees, deadlines, and eligibility on official authority portals before booking your exam slot.
QCHP 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 Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners. Policies in Qatar 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 Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners 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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