Dubai Health Authority (DHA) General Practitioner Exam: 2026 Syllabus & DataFlow PSV Guide
A comprehensive, clinician-authored guide detailing everything required to clear the DHA GP Prometric examination, achieve primary source verification via DataFlow, and obtain your Dubai healthcare license.
DHA GP Prometric Exam Quick Facts (2026 Blueprint)
| Total Questions | 150 Multiple Choice Questions (Single-Best-Answer) |
| Total Time Allowed | 165 Minutes (2 Hours, 45 Minutes) — ~66 seconds per vignette |
| Passing Benchmark | 60.0% Minimum (At least 90 out of 150 questions correct) |
| Negative Marking | None. Unanswered questions count as zero. Guessing is safe. |
| Delivery Mechanism | Computer-Based Testing (CBT) administered worldwide at Prometric Centers |
| Eligibility Validity | DHA Eligibility Letter is valid for 1 year from issuance date (up to 3 exam attempts) |
2026 DHA GP Prometric Syllabus & Clinical Domains
The DHA General Practitioner examination tests practical, primary-care decision making across 5 distinct domains:
1. Internal Medicine
Key High-Yield Concepts:
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Metformin escalation, SGLT2i and GLP-1 RA cardiorenal indications, DKA vs HHS diagnostic criteria.
- Cardiovascular: Hypertension guidelines (JNC/ESC), acute coronary syndromes (STEMI vs NSTEMI triage), heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF 4 pillars).
- Pulmonology: COPD GOLD staging, Stepwise Asthma management, Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CURB-65 score).
- Nephrology & Fluids: Acute Kidney Injury (KDIGO criteria), Hyperkalemia ECG changes and emergent calcium gluconate stabilization.
2. Pediatrics
Key High-Yield Concepts:
- Neonatology: Physiologic vs pathologic neonatal jaundice, phototherapy thresholds, neonatal sepsis workup.
- Growth & Development: Gross motor and language milestones at 6, 12, 18, and 24 months, red flags for autism screening.
- Airway Emergencies: Croup (laryngotracheobronchitis) vs Epiglottitis, Foreign body aspiration management.
- Infections: Febrile seizures management, Kawasaki Disease diagnostic criteria and IVIG/Aspirin protocol to prevent coronary aneurysms.
3. Obstetrics & Gynecology
Key High-Yield Concepts:
- Hypertension in Pregnancy: Gestational hypertension, Preeclampsia with severe features, IV Magnesium Sulfate dosing and toxicity.
- 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 & Trauma
Key High-Yield Concepts:
- Trauma Resuscitation: ATLS Primary Survey (ABCDE), immediate needle decompression for tension pneumothorax.
- Acute Abdomen: Appendicitis clinical scores (Alvarado score), Acute cholecystitis (Murphy sign, ultrasound), bowel obstruction signs.
- Burns: Total Body Surface Area calculation (Wallace Rule of Nines), Parkland formula for fluid resuscitation.
- Post-Operative Care: Post-op fever chronology (5 W's: Wind, Water, Wound, Walking, Wonder drugs).
5. Ethics, Patient Safety & UAE Healthcare Regulations
Key High-Yield Concepts:
- UAE Medical Liability Law: Federal Decree Law No. 4 of 2016 regarding physician duty of care, gross medical error definitions, and professional indemnity.
- Consent & Autonomy: Valid informed consent, emergency exceptions without next-of-kin consent, minor assent principles.
- Confidentiality & Reporting: Mandatory communicable disease notification to DHA epidemiology unit, suspected domestic abuse reporting.
- Infection Control: WHO 5 moments of hand hygiene, sharps injury post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) protocols for HIV and Hepatitis B.
Simulate Your DHA Passing Score
Use our real-time benchmark calculation engine to verify how many questions you must answer correctly to comfortably surpass the 60% DHA pass mark.
DHA Prometric Passing Benchmark Scaler
Interactive simulator based on the official 150-question / 60% passing standard.
Scaled Score Percentage
64%
Passing baseline: 60.0%
Official Verdict
No negative marking applied
Benchmark Margin
+4%
6 questions above pass line
Recommended Domain Targets to Secure a 70%+ Safe Buffer (105+ Correct):
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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