DOH Exam for Doctors
Everything doctors need to pass the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH) licensing exam in United Arab Emirates — format, fees, passing score, syllabus focus and the fastest way to prepare.
The DOH pathway for doctors
Physicians are licensed in three broad tiers across the GCC — General Practitioner, Specialist and Consultant — and the tier you're classified into determines both your exam blueprint and your salary band. Classification is based on your documented specialty years, not total years since graduation.
GP-tier candidates sit a broad general-medicine Prometric MCQ. Specialists sit a specialty-specific paper. Consultants in some authorities (notably DOH Abu Dhabi) may face an interview panel instead of, or in addition to, the written exam.
Regulates all healthcare professionals in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi via the Tamm and Riayati platforms. Read the full DOH licensing guide for the complete document checklist and fee breakdown.
What the DOH exam tests for doctors
Eligibility for doctors (DOH)
- MBBS / MD or equivalent primary medical qualification from a recognised institution
- Internship completion certificate
- 2+ years post-internship experience for GP tier; board certification plus specialty years for Specialist/Consultant
- Good Standing Certificate and valid home-country medical licence
Requirements vary by title tier — run the free eligibility check to see exactly where you stand before spending on Dataflow.
DOH licensing process, step by step
- 1
Tamm / Riayati registration
Open a professional file on Tamm (individuals) or via a sponsoring facility on Riayati.
- 2
Dataflow PSV
DOH-specific Dataflow report validates every document with the issuing body.
- 3
Eligibility & Prometric
DOH reviews the file, issues an Eligibility Letter, and schedules the Prometric assessment.
- 4
Assessment (exam or interview)
Prometric MCQ for most cadres; consultants may face an in-person interview panel.
- 5
Facility linking
License is activated once a DOH-registered facility submits your practice permit request.
DOH Exam FAQs for Doctors
What is the passing score for the DOH exam for doctors?›
The DOH (Department of Health – Abu Dhabi) exam pass mark is 60% (title-dependent). The result appears on-screen immediately after you finish the computer-based exam.
How much does the DOH doctor exam cost?›
The DOH exam fee is $180 – $280. Budget separately for Dataflow verification and licence issuance — the full DOH licensing journey typically runs higher once every step is included.
What is the format of the DOH exam for doctors?›
100 – 150 MCQs, completed in 2 – 3 hours. The paper for doctors focuses on internal medicine and its subspecialties (highest-weight section for gps) and related clinical areas.
Can I take the DOH doctor exam in my home country?›
Yes. Once DOH issues your eligibility, you can book any authorised Prometric centre worldwide — most candidates sit the exam in their home country before travelling.
How long does DOH licensing take for doctors?›
On average 10-18 weeks end-to-end, including Dataflow verification (the longest single step), eligibility review, the exam itself and licence issuance.
What should doctors study for the DOH exam?›
High-yield areas include: internal medicine and its subspecialties (highest-weight section for gps); pediatrics, obstetrics & gynecology, general surgery basics; emergency medicine and acute presentations; pharmacology and rational prescribing. Chapter-wise MCQ practice with explanations is the fastest way to find and close your weak areas.
Ready to pass the DOH exam?
Practice with chapter-wise DOH-style MCQs for doctors — detailed explanations after every question, unlimited retries, and progress tracking until you're consistently above the pass mark.