MOHAP Exam for Doctors
Everything doctors need to pass the Ministry of Health & Prevention (MOHAP) licensing exam in United Arab Emirates — format, fees, passing score, syllabus focus and the fastest way to prepare.
The MOHAP 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.
Federal MOHAP licence — covers Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah (non-DHA/DOH facilities). Read the full MOHAP licensing guide for the complete document checklist and fee breakdown.
What the MOHAP exam tests for doctors
Eligibility for doctors (MOHAP)
- 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.
MOHAP licensing process, step by step
- 1
MOHAP portal file
Employer opens a request on the MOHAP e-service portal on your behalf.
- 2
Dataflow
Same Dataflow package accepted across UAE authorities usually reused (fresh report if >6 mo old).
- 3
Prometric exam
MOHAP Prometric slot booked once eligibility is granted.
- 4
Licence issuance
Digital licence issued after passing; validity 1 year, renewable annually with CME points.
MOHAP Exam FAQs for Doctors
What is the passing score for the MOHAP exam for doctors?›
The MOHAP (Ministry of Health & Prevention) exam pass mark is 60%. The result appears on-screen immediately after you finish the computer-based exam.
How much does the MOHAP doctor exam cost?›
The MOHAP exam fee is $180 – $240. Budget separately for Dataflow verification and licence issuance — the full MOHAP licensing journey typically runs higher once every step is included.
What is the format of the MOHAP 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 MOHAP doctor exam in my home country?›
Yes. Once MOHAP 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 MOHAP licensing take for doctors?›
On average 8-16 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 MOHAP 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 MOHAP exam?
Practice with chapter-wise MOHAP-style MCQs for doctors — detailed explanations after every question, unlimited retries, and progress tracking until you're consistently above the pass mark.