What Is the DHA Exam?
The DHA exam is the licensing assessment of the Dubai Health Authority for healthcare professionals who want to practise in Dubai. For most doctors it is a computer-based multiple-choice exam delivered through Prometric, pitched at the level of the professional title and specialty you apply for. Passing it is a core requirement for a DHA professional licence.
💡 It's a licensing gate, not a ranking
The DHA exam is criterion-based — you need to meet the required standard for your title, not beat other candidates. Reliable, guideline-aligned MCQ practice is the most direct route to a confident pass.
Within the UAE, the DHA licenses practitioners in Dubai, while DOH (Abu Dhabi) and MOH (other emirates) license elsewhere — similar formats and clinical content, different authorities.
Two things matter: the exam itself, and the licensing process around it.
The Exam
Prometric MCQ
Specialty-specific MCQs focused on safe, current clinical management. Question count varies by title.
The Process
Sheryan & DataFlow
Create a Sheryan profile, complete DataFlow primary source verification, pass the assessment, then license.
⚠ Check the current requirements
DHA licensing steps, eligibility titles and question counts are updated periodically. Always confirm the latest requirements for your profession on the official DHA Sheryan portal before booking.
DHA Exam High-Yield Topics
For GPs and physicians, the exam spans the core clinical specialties with a focus on safe management.
- Internal Medicine: cardiology, respiratory, endocrine, GI and renal common presentations.
- Emergency & Acute Care: recognition and first-line management of the unwell patient.
- Paediatrics: common childhood illness, vaccination, the febrile child.
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology: antenatal care, common emergencies, contraception.
- Psychiatry: common diagnoses and first-line management.
- Prescribing & Patient Safety: safe prescribing, interactions and guideline adherence throughout.
💡 Specialist sitting?
If you're licensing as a specialist, your exam concentrates on your specialty. MedLumen's specialty tagging lets you drill exactly the content your title is tested on.
How to Prepare for the DHA Exam
Most candidates need 4–8 weeks of question-led preparation. See our licensing-exam guides on the MedLumen blog.
Week 1–2 · Baseline
Diagnose gaps with specialty MCQs
Start with mixed specialty questions to find weak areas, reviewing every explanation. Let analytics steer the rest of your plan.
Week 3–5 · Targeted Drilling
Focus on weak specialties + prescribing
Drill your lowest-accuracy areas in timed blocks, keeping a running list of guideline thresholds and first-line treatments.
Week 6 · Mocks
Full Prometric-style mocks
Sit timed mocks to build pace and confirm you're clearing the required standard comfortably.
Final Days · Review
Bookmarks and weak areas only
Review bookmarked questions and weak topics; no new content. Rest before exam day.
Why MedLumen for the DHA Exam?
🤖AI Adaptive Selection
Targets your weak specialties so each session delivers the biggest improvement.
📊Performance Analytics
Track accuracy by specialty and see whether you're clearing the required standard.
📋Prometric-Style Mocks
Timed mocks that mirror the real assessment's format and pace.
📖Guideline Explanations
Every answer explains the safe, current first-line management.
🔄Unlimited Resets
Reset and re-run the bank as many times as you need.
DHA Exam Curriculum Coverage
The question bank spans the core specialties. Explore by area:
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Frequently Asked Questions About the DHA Exam
What is the DHA exam?
The Dubai Health Authority's licensing assessment for healthcare professionals who want to practise in Dubai — for most doctors a Prometric-delivered MCQ exam at the level of your title and specialty. Passing is required for a DHA licence.
How is it structured?
A single-best-answer MCQ exam; question count and time depend on profession and specialty (around 150 questions for GPs). Content is specialty-specific and management-focused.
How do I apply?
Create a Sheryan profile, complete DataFlow primary source verification, pass the eligibility assessment, then book the exam via Prometric. Confirm current steps on the official DHA portal.
What's the pass mark?
Criterion-based and set by the authority per title — a mark around 60% is commonly referenced. Confirm the current requirement for your title.
What topics does it cover?
For GPs/physicians: internal medicine, emergency, paediatrics, O&G, surgery and psychiatry, plus prescribing and patient safety. Specialist exams focus on the specialty.
How long should I prepare?
Usually 4–8 weeks of question-led prep with explanation review and timed mocks.
Is DHA the same as MOH/DOH?
No — DHA (Dubai), DOH (Abu Dhabi) and MOH (other emirates) are separate authorities with similar formats. License with the authority for where you'll work.
Is there a free DHA trial?
Yes — a 7-day free trial with full access to the bank, mocks and analytics, no card required.
Can I prepare on my phone?
Yes. The DHA bank is on iOS and Android with real-time sync.
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