DHA Exam Syllabus & Pattern 2026: GP Blueprint Breakdown
Authoritative breakdown of the official 2026 Dubai Health Authority GP licensing syllabus, question distribution, clinical weightings, and 66-second pacing blueprint.
Exam Pattern & Test-Center Specifications
5 Core Clinical Domains & Weightings
1. Internal Medicine & Therapeutics
28% (~42 Questions)- Cardiology: 4-pillar GDMT for HFrEF (SGLT2i, ARNI/ACEi, BB, MRA), ACS emergency protocols, ECG arrhythmias (AFib, VT, WPW)
- Endocrinology: ADA 2026 Type 2 Diabetes regimens, GLP-1 RA renal protection, DKA vs HHS management, thyroid emergencies
- Pulmonology: GINA adult asthma MART protocols (ICS-Formoterol), COPD GOLD staging, CURB-65 community acquired pneumonia
- Gastroenterology & Nephrology: H. pylori eradication regimens, acute pancreatitis BISAP scoring, AKI staging, emergency hyperkalemia
2. Pediatrics & Neonatal Care
24% (~36 Questions)- Pediatric Emergencies: Febrile seizures vs status epilepticus, WHO dehydration assessment, acute croup vs epiglottitis
- Infectious Exanthems: Visual diagnosis of Measles (Koplik spots), Kawasaki disease (strawberry tongue), Hand-Foot-Mouth disease
- Neonatology: Neonatal jaundice phototherapy thresholds, developmental milestones and red flags at 12, 18, and 24 months
3. Obstetrics & Gynecology
20% (~30 Questions)- Antenatal Care: First-trimester screening, preeclampsia magnesium sulfate protocols, 75g OGTT gestational diabetes thresholds
- Obstetric Emergencies: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) 4-Ts algorithm and uterotonic line-up, ectopic pregnancy criteria
- Gynecology: Abnormal uterine bleeding (PALM-COEIN), contraceptive contraindications, cervical screening protocols
4. General Surgery, Trauma & Acute Care
20% (~30 Questions)- Acute Abdomen: Appendicitis vs cholecystitis vs diverticulitis, small bowel obstruction radiographic signs
- Trauma Life Support: ATLS primary survey (Airway to Exposure), tension pneumothorax needle decompression (5th ICS AAL)
- Burns & Wound Management: Rule of Nines, Parkland formula fluid resuscitation, tetanus vaccination status
5. Healthcare Ethics, Patient Safety & UAE Law
8% (~12 Questions)- UAE Medical Liability Law (Federal Law No. 4): Physician legal obligations, informed consent validity, emergency care standards
- Telehealth & Prescription Rules: Controlled substance regulations, medical records retention standards
- Mandatory Reporting: Statutory reporting for communicable diseases and child protection under UAE Child Rights Law
Test-Day Pacing: The 66-Second Rule
Candidates have exactly 66 seconds per question. Hit these 3 checkpoints: Question 50 completed by Minute 55, Question 100 by Minute 110, and Question 150 by Minute 150, reserving a 15-minute dedicated buffer for reviewing flagged items.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The passing score is fixed at 60.0%, meaning you must achieve at least 90 correct answers out of 150 multiple choice questions.
All questions on the DHA General Practitioner exam are Single Best Answer (SBA) multiple-choice questions with 4 options (A, B, C, D).
The DHA Medical Licensing Board aligns its question pool with international standards (NICE, AHA, GINA) and UAE guidelines, rotating out obsolete algorithms annually.
Internal Medicine & Therapeutics (28%, ~42 questions) and Pediatrics & Neonatal Care (24%, ~36 questions) constitute over half of the entire examination.