QCHP Exam for Doctors
Everything doctors need to pass the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners (QCHP) licensing exam in Qatar — format, fees, passing score, syllabus focus and the fastest way to prepare.
The QCHP 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.
Operates under the Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP), Ministry of Public Health — licenses every healthcare cadre in Qatar. Read the full QCHP licensing guide for the complete document checklist and fee breakdown.
What the QCHP exam tests for doctors
Eligibility for doctors (QCHP)
- 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.
QCHP licensing process, step by step
- 1
Employer initiates DHP file
A Qatari healthcare facility opens your professional evaluation file on the DHP portal.
- 2
Dataflow PSV
QCHP-specific Dataflow verification submitted with your documents.
- 3
QCHP Prometric exam
Evaluation letter unlocks the Prometric assessment for your specialty and tier.
- 4
Full registration
After passing, DHP issues the practice licence and QCHP registration certificate.
QCHP Exam FAQs for Doctors
What is the passing score for the QCHP exam for doctors?›
The QCHP (Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners) exam pass mark is 60%. The result appears on-screen immediately after you finish the computer-based exam.
How much does the QCHP doctor exam cost?›
The QCHP exam fee is $220 – $280. Budget separately for Dataflow verification and licence issuance — the full QCHP licensing journey typically runs higher once every step is included.
What is the format of the QCHP 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 QCHP doctor exam in my home country?›
Yes. Once QCHP 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 QCHP licensing take for doctors?›
On average 10-20 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 QCHP 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 QCHP exam?
Practice with chapter-wise QCHP-style MCQs for doctors — detailed explanations after every question, unlimited retries, and progress tracking until you're consistently above the pass mark.