General practitioner
DHA General Practitioner (GP)
5,000
MCQs
250+
image questions
- Dubai clinic and ER cases
- Follows the Step 2 CK outline
- Detailed explanations
- Timed and tutor modes
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DHA Dubai Exam 2026: QBanks and Guides by Specialty
Choose your profession and specialty. Every QBank has a free trial of up to 30 questions with full explanations.
Results filter as you type.
Physicians
GP and specialist doctors
Specialist
DHA Obs & Gyn
3,000
MCQs
130+
image questions
- Antenatal, labour and gynae
- Obstetric emergencies
- CTG and ultrasound images
- Timed and tutor modes
Specialist
DHA Internal Medicine
6,050
MCQs
610+
image questions
- 13 topics, cardiology to geriatrics
- Ethics and patient safety topic
- ECG and imaging questions
- Performance by topic
Specialist
DHA General Surgery
3,000
MCQs
140+
image questions
- Trauma and emergency surgery
- Perioperative care
- X-ray and CT questions
- Performance by topic
Specialist
DHA Dermatology
1,851
MCQs
330+
clinical photos
- Photo-based diagnosis
- Skin, hair and nail disease
- Treatment and drug choices
- Detailed explanations
Specialist
DHA Pediatrics
4,000
MCQs
320+
image questions
- Neonates to adolescents
- Weight-based dosing practice
- Growth and development charts
- Detailed explanations
Dentists
General dentists and dental specialists
General dentist
DHA General Dentist
4,000
MCQs
120+
image questions
- 14 dentistry topics
- Applied basic sciences
- Radiograph questions
- Timed and tutor modes
Specialist
DHA Orthodontics
2,500
MCQs
35
image questions
- Cephalometrics
- Growth and treatment timing
- Appliances and mechanics
- Performance by topic
Specialist
DHA Endodontics
2,000
MCQs
17
image questions
- Diagnosis and pain
- Access, shaping and obturation
- Mishaps and retreatment
- Detailed explanations
Specialist
DHA Prosthodontics
3,000
MCQs
50
image questions
- Fixed and removable prostheses
- Implant cases
- Dental materials
- Detailed explanations
Nurses
Registered nurses
Registered nurse
DHA Registered Nurse (RN)
3,000
MCQs
42
image questions
- Sections match the DHA RN exam
- Prioritisation and delegation
- Drug calculation practice
- Detailed explanations
Pharmacists
Pharmacists
Pharmacist
DHA Pharmacist
3,000
MCQs
38
image questions
- Calculations with worked steps
- Drug interactions
- Patient counselling
- Timed and tutor modes
Not sure which QBank you need?
Pick the title DHA will license you under. Your eligibility letter from Sheryan names it.
General practitionerDHA GP QBank
Registered nurseDHA Registered Nurse QBank
PharmacistDHA Pharmacist QBank
Specialist doctor or dentistChoose your specialty QBank in the list above
How the DHA Dubai exam works
The DHA exam is a closed-book, computer-based MCQ test taken at a Prometric test centre. Getting there takes three steps:
- Apply on the DHA Sheryan portal. See our DHA exam eligibility guidelines.
- Verify your documents through DataFlow primary source verification.
- Book your Prometric exam slot once you are approved. See the exam schedule and fees.
Each specialty has its own blueprint, timing and pass mark, so check the figures for your own exam below rather than going by another specialty's numbers.
DHA exam format by specialty
Each specialty has its own question count, time and pass mark.
| Exam and QBank | Profession | Questions | Time | Pass mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHA Obs and Gynae Obs and Gynae QBank | Physicians | 100 to 150 | 150 min | above 65% |
| DHA General Surgery General Surgery QBank | Physicians | 100 to 150 | 150 min | 65% or higher |
| DHA Dermatology Dermatology QBank | Physicians | 100 to 150 | 165 min | above 70% |
| DHA Paediatrics Paediatrics QBank | Physicians | 100 | 160 min | above 70% |
| DHA Internal Medicine Internal Medicine QBank | Physicians | See the Internal Medicine guide | ||
| DHA General Dentist General Dentist QBank | Dentists | 100 to 150 | 165 min | above 60% |
| DHA Orthodontics Orthodontics QBank | Dentists | 100 to 150 | about 165 min | above 65% |
| DHA Endodontics Endodontics QBank | Dentists | 100 | 2 to 3 hours | 60% to 70% |
| DHA Prosthodontics Prosthodontics QBank | Dentists | 150 | about 170 min | 60% or higher |
| DHA Registered Nurse Registered Nurse QBank | Nurses | 150 | 3 hours | 50% |
| DHA Pharmacist Pharmacist QBank | Pharmacists | 150 | 3 hours | 60% |
For general practitioners, the DHA GP QBank covers the exam in full.
Exam details checked: November 2026.
DHA exam guides
Eligibility and requirementsThe full application process, exam validity and licence conversion.Read guide
Exemption criteriaQualifications such as AMC, PLAB or USMLE that may waive the Prometric exam.Read guide
Physician requirementsExperience and qualification thresholds for doctors and specialists.Read guide
Dentist requirementsExperience and qualification thresholds for dentists and dental specialists.Read guide
Nurse requirementsQualification, registration and experience rules for registered nurses and midwives.Read guide
Pharmacist requirementsDegree, licence and experience rules for pharmacists.Read guide
Exam schedule and feesPrometric booking, dates and what to expect.Read guide
Exam pattern by categoryPassing score, duration and total questions for physicians, dentists, nurses and allied health.Read guide
Physician syllabus and feesDataFlow and Prometric fees with syllabus notes.Read guide
Why doctors prepare with INTERFACE
INTERFACE has followed the DHA exam for more than 15 years. We keep updating our QBanks and course content from the feedback we get from recent test takers, so every new student works with current, exam-relevant material. We have helped hundreds of doctors and dentists pass the DHA exam.
Our DHA Live Online course takes 65 to 100 hours over 6 to 10 weeks, depending on your pace. Refresher and crash courses of two weeks or more are also available.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DHA exam?
The DHA (Dubai Health Authority) exam is a Prometric-administered licensing exam required for doctors, medical specialists, and dentists who want to practice professionally in Dubai, UAE. It tests clinical knowledge relevant to the applicant's specific specialty.
Who needs to take the DHA exam?
Any doctor, medical specialist, or dentist applying for a DHA professional license to work in a Dubai healthcare facility needs to pass the DHA exam that corresponds to their specialty (for example, General Practitioner, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Obs & Gynae, Paediatrics, or one of the dental specialties).
Is the DHA exam the same for every specialty?
No. Each specialty has its own question count, exam duration, and passing score set by DHA/Prometric. A General Practitioner's exam pattern is not the same as a General Surgery, Paediatrics, or Prosthodontics exam pattern, so always check the guide for your specific specialty rather than assuming the figures carry over.
How should I prepare for the DHA exam?
Most candidates prepare using a dedicated Qbank of practice MCQs with explanations, combined with a structured review of their specialty's syllabus. INTERFACE's Live Online course (65-100 hours over 6-10 weeks) and shorter refresher/crash courses are built specifically around each specialty's current DHA exam blueprint.
Are exemptions available from the DHA exam?
Some specialties offer exemptions for candidates holding specific recognized board certifications or fellowships (for example, certain UK, US, Canadian, Australian, or New Zealand qualifications), evaluated case by case by DHA. See our full DHA exam exemption criteria breakdown, and check your specific specialty's guide above, since exemption criteria differ by specialty.
What our students say
The antenatal care and screening questions were very close to real clinic scenarios. The questions covered screening tests, their timing and what to do with abnormal results. That was especially useful because guidelines vary between countries, and the explanations made...
Dr. Rajiv MenonThe DHA GP Qbank explanations were detailed, though for a few cardiology questions I also checked a textbook to go deeper.
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