Dubai Health Authority (DHA) General Practitioner Exam (GEN5331): 2026 Syllabus & DataFlow PSV Guide
A clinician-authored guide detailing the official 150-MCQ / 3-hour (180-minute) DHA GP Prometric examination, all 12 official DHA CBT syllabus coverage areas, primary source verification via DataFlow, and Dubai healthcare licensure.
DHA GP Prometric Exam Quick Facts (Official 2026 Guideline)
Source: Official DHA Computer-Based Testing (CBT) Guideline (September 2026), Page 11| Official Exam Code | GEN5331 (General Practitioner / GP) |
| Total Questions | 150 Multiple Choice Questions (Single-Best-Answer, 4 Options) |
| Official Exam Duration | 3 Hours / 180 Minutes (72s per MCQ per Official DHA CBT Guideline, page 11; DHAPrep Grand Mocks also offer an optional 165-minute strict pacing buffer mode) |
| Passing Benchmark | 60.0% Minimum (At least 90 out of 150 questions correct) |
| Negative Marking | None. Unanswered questions count as zero. Guessing is safe. |
| Official Syllabus Coverage | 12 Official DHA GP Coverage Areas (mapped across 2,520 peer-reviewed questions and 5 empirical study tracks) |
| Eligibility Validity | DHA Eligibility Letter is valid for 1 year from issuance date (up to 3 exam attempts) |
Official 12 DHA CBT Coverage Areas (Exam Code GEN5331)
The Official DHA CBT Guideline (page 11) defines 12 mandatory clinical coverage areas for General Practice without fixed statutory percentages. DHAPrep maps every single question directly to one of these 12 official areas:
1. Chronic Diseases
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (SGLT2i, GLP-1 RA, insulin escalation); Essential & resistant hypertension (ESC/NICE step therapy)
2. Acute and Common Medical Problems
Community-acquired pneumonia (CURB-65 triage) & acute respiratory infections; Peptic ulcer disease, H. pylori eradication, GERD & acute pancreatitis
3. Common Paediatric Problems
Neonatal jaundice (Bhutani curves, phototherapy vs exchange transfusion); Developmental milestones (6, 12, 18, 24 months) & autism red flags
4. Women's Health (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
Routine antenatal care, gestational diabetes (OGTT) & RhD alloimmunization; Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (preeclampsia, eclampsia, MgSO4 protocol)
5. Emergency Problems
Cardiac arrest (ACLS rhythms), unstable tachyarrhythmias & bradycardia; Acute coronary syndromes (STEMI primary PCI vs fibrinolysis, RV infarction)
6. Common Surgical Problems
Acute abdomen (acute appendicitis Alvarado score, acute cholecystitis, diverticulitis); ATLS primary survey (tension pneumothorax, hemothorax, cardiac tamponade, FAST exam)
7. Psychiatric Problems
Major depressive disorder, SSRI initiation, suicide risk stratification & postpartum mood disorders; Generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder & acute benzodiazepine withdrawal
8. Eye and ENT Problems
Red eye differential (acute angle-closure glaucoma, anterior uveitis, keratitis, conjunctivitis); Sudden painless vision loss (central retinal artery/vein occlusion, retinal detachment)
9. Dermatology
Papulosquamous & eczematous dermatoses (atopic dermatitis, plaque psoriasis, lichen planus, pityriasis rosea); Acne vulgaris (topical retinoids, isotretinoin teratogenicity monitoring) & rosacea
10. Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM)
Diagnostic test characteristics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, Likelihood Ratios); Measures of therapeutic impact (Relative Risk Reduction, Absolute Risk Reduction, Number Needed to Treat / Harm)
11. Family Medicine & UAE Healthcare Law
UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability (gross medical error, emergency exception); Valid informed consent, surrogate decision-making, refusal of care & pediatric assent in Dubai
12. Screening and Periodic Health Examinations
Oncology screening schedules (colorectal, breast mammography, cervical Pap/HPV co-testing, low-dose CT lung); Cardiometabolic periodic screening (diabetes, hypertension, lipid panel, abdominal aortic aneurysm)
5 Empirical Clinical Study Tracks (30% / 25% / 20% / 15% / 10%)
Because the official DHA CBT guideline lists the 12 coverage areas without fixed percentages, DHAPrep aggregates those 12 official areas into 5 primary clinical study tracks weighted by historical Dubai Prometric recall frequency:
1. Internal Medicine (Incl. Psychiatry & Dermatology)
Maps Official Areas #1 (Chronic), #2 (Acute Medical), #7 (Psychiatry), and #9 (Dermatology):
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Metformin escalation, SGLT2i and GLP-1 RA cardiorenal indications, DKA vs HHS diagnostic criteria.
- Cardiovascular & Pulmonary: Hypertension (NICE/ESC), ACS (STEMI vs NSTEMI), HFrEF 4 pillars, COPD GOLD & Asthma GINA MART.
- Psychiatry: Major depression, anxiety, psychosis, delirium vs dementia, NMS vs serotonin syndrome.
- Dermatology: Eczema, psoriasis, acne/isotretinoin safety, SJS/TEN, cutaneous infections, and melanoma ABCDE.
2. Pediatrics
Maps Official Area #3 (Common Paediatric Problems):
- Neonatology: Physiologic vs pathologic neonatal jaundice, Bhutani phototherapy thresholds, neonatal sepsis workup.
- Growth & Development: Gross motor and language milestones at 6, 12, 18, and 24 months, autism red flags.
- Airway Emergencies: Viral croup (dexamethasone) vs Epiglottitis (controlled OR airway), bronchiolitis supportive care.
- Infections & Vaccines: Febrile seizures, Kawasaki Disease (IVIG + Aspirin), WHO dehydration plans, and UAE immunization schedule.
3. Obstetrics & Gynecology
Maps Official Area #4 (Women's Health):
- Hypertension in Pregnancy: Gestational hypertension, Preeclampsia with severe features, IV Magnesium Sulfate dosing and calcium gluconate antidote.
- Obstetric Emergencies: Ectopic pregnancy diagnosis (beta-hCG discriminatory zone), Postpartum Hemorrhage 4Ts and uterotonic sequence.
- Gynecology: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (PALM-COEIN classification), Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Rotterdam criteria).
- Preventive Health: Cervical cancer screening (Pap cytology & HPV DNA intervals), contraception contraindications (UKMEC guidelines).
4. Surgery, Emergency & Eye/ENT
Maps Official Areas #5 (Emergency), #6 (Surgical Problems), and #8 (Eye & ENT):
- Trauma & Resuscitation: ATLS Primary Survey (ABCDE), tension pneumothorax needle decompression, ACLS arrhythmias, anaphylaxis.
- Acute Abdomen: Appendicitis (Alvarado score, CT), Acute cholecystitis (Murphy sign, RUQ ultrasound), adhesive small bowel obstruction.
- Burns: Total Body Surface Area calculation (Wallace Rule of Nines), Parkland formula fluid resuscitation.
- Eye & ENT: Acute angle-closure glaucoma, anterior uveitis, otitis media/externa, epistaxis, and BPPV/Meniere vertigo.
5. Family Medicine, EBM, Screening & UAE Healthcare Regulations
Maps Official Areas #10 (Epidemiology & EBM), #11 (Family Medicine & Ethics), and #12 (Screening):
- UAE Medical Liability Law: Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 regarding physician duty of care, emergency consent exception, and informed refusal.
- Epidemiology & Biostatistics (EBM): Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV/NPV, Relative Risk, Absolute Risk Reduction, and Number Needed to Treat (NNT = 1/ARR).
- Screening & Periodic Health Exams: USPSTF/DHA intervals for colorectal, breast, cervical, and lung cancer screening, plus osteoporosis DEXA thresholds.
- Confidentiality & Infection Control: Mandatory communicable disease notification to DHA, WHO hand hygiene, and sharps PEP protocols.
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Step-by-Step DataFlow Primary Source Verification (PSV) Workflow
Before a medical license is issued, the Dubai Health Authority mandates Primary Source Verification (PSV) conducted through the DataFlow Group to authenticate your medical degree, internship, and clinical experience.
Step 1: Create Your Sheryan Portal Account
Navigate to the official Dubai Health Authority online services portal (Sheryan) and register as an individual medical professional. Once registered, a Unique Professional ID will be generated for your licensing profile.
Step 2: Assemble Mandatory Verification Documents
Prepare high-resolution color PDF scans of:
- Basic Medical Degree (MBBS / MBChB / MD): Primary medical qualification diploma and consolidated marks transcripts.
- Internship Certificate: Proof of completion of at least 12 months rotatory internship post-graduation.
- Clinical Experience Certificates: Minimum 2 years of continuous, post-internship active clinical practice as a General Practitioner.
- Certificate of Good Standing (CGS): Issued by your home country medical licensing board within the last 3 months.
- Valid Passport Copy: Minimum 6 months validity.
Step 3: Submit DataFlow Verification & Pay Fees
Submit your application through the dedicated DataFlow DHA portal. DataFlow directly contacts your university, hospital administration, and medical board. The typical verification timeframe is 15 to 25 business days.
Step 4: Receive DHA Eligibility Letter
Upon positive PSV completion and review by DHA credentialing officers, your Sheryan portal status transitions to Approved and issues your official DHA Eligibility Letter. This document contains your Eligibility ID required to book your Prometric exam.
Step 5: Schedule Prometric Exam & Pass
Visit the Prometric scheduling portal, select Dubai Health Authority, input your Eligibility ID, and choose your preferred testing date and test center. You have up to 3 attempts within your 1-year eligibility window.
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