DHA Dubai General Practitioner(GP) Exam Prep Guide 2026

General Practitioners who want to practice in Dubai must first be licensed by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). The centerpiece of that process is the DHA GP Prometric exam, a computer-based assessment that tests clinical reasoning across the core specialties a GP is expected to manage independently, from chronic disease management to emergency triage and ethics.

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Eligibility criteria for the DHA GP exam

Confirm each of the following before starting your DataFlow application — missing documentation is the most common cause of delay.

Medical degree: MBBS or an equivalent primary medical qualification from a WHO-recognized university.

Internship: One full year of clinical internship, completed and certified by the training hospital.

Clinical experience: Minimum two continuous years of post-internship experience in general practice or a hospital setting.

Home license: A valid, unrestricted medical registration or license in your country of practice.

Good standing certificate: Issued by your licensing authority, dated close to your application.

DHA GP exam syllabus and subject weightage

The exam contains 150 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 165 minutes. Questions are drawn from five broad domains:

Internal Medicine — ~30%

Hypertension, diabetes, asthma/COPD, ischemic heart disease, thyroid disorders, anemia.

Basic Sciences & Ethics — ~30%

Pharmacology and dosing, BLS/ACLS protocols, medical ethics, malpractice and consent.

Pediatrics — ~15%

Growth milestones, vaccination schedules, febrile seizures, pediatric emergencies.

Obstetrics & Gynecology — ~15%

Antenatal care, preeclampsia, contraception, abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB).

General Surgery & Trauma — ~10%

Acute abdomen, burns, wound care, minor surgical procedures, fracture management.

Weightages are approximate and based on historical exam patterns; individual exam forms may vary slightly.

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Exam pattern at a glance

150

Exam questions

165 min

Time allowed

60%

Passing score

There is no penalty for incorrect answers, so every question should be attempted. Questions are typically presented as short clinical vignettes rather than direct fact recall, so practicing timed, scenario-based questions is more useful than memorizing isolated facts.

DHA licensing process, step by step

Create a Sheryan account

Submit documents for DataFlow verification

Upload your degree, internship certificate, experience letters, and license for Primary Source Verification (PSV).

Receive eligibility approval

Once your documents clear PSV, DHA issues an Eligibility Number confirming you may sit the exam.

Book your Prometric exam

Schedule a seat at a local Prometric testing center using your Eligibility Number.

Pass and activate your license

Score at least 60%, then activate your DHA license once you secure employment with a licensed facility.

How to prepare effectively

Practice under timed conditions

Simulate the 165-minute window early so pacing feels routine, not a surprise, on exam day.

Weight your revision to the syllabus

Internal Medicine and Basic Sciences & Ethics together make up 60% of the exam — prioritize accordingly.

Work through case-style vignettes

Questions read like real clinical scenarios, not textbook recall — practice applying knowledge, not just recognizing it.

Review your weak areas

Track subject-wise performance after mock tests and revisit explanations for missed questions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the passing score for the DHA GP exam?

The passing score is 60%. You need to answer at least 90 out of 150 questions correctly within the 3.5-hour window.

How long does DataFlow verification take?

Typically several weeks, depending on how quickly your issuing institutions respond. Submitting complete, accurate documents up front is the best way to avoid delays.

Can I retake the exam if I don't pass?

Yes. You can rebook the Prometric exam after the mandatory waiting period. Use your score report to identify weaker subject areas before your next attempt.

How should I prepare for the Prometric exam format?

The most effective method is studying past recall topics and solving timed, scenario-based practice tests, such as those in the DHA General Practitioner Question Bank.

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