How to prepare for DOH Ophthalmology exam?
Healthcare professionals who are willing to practice as an Ophthalmologist in the Emirate Abu Dhabi, must obtain a medical license from the Department of Health (DOH) after passing the written or oral exam. DOH Ophthalmology exam assesses a doctor's clinical knowledge and skills in this specialty.
Before applying for the said exam, one must ensure to meet the eligibility criteria, complete the DataFlow process, and schedule Pearson Vue exam to successfully appear in the exam.
Since it is specialty level exam, a focused preparation approach is need to ace this exam, such as;
- Understand the required topics and exam format beforehand.
- Focus on the topics such as glaucoma, retina, neuro-ophthalmology, and pediatric ophthalmology.
- After giving you case scenario in MCQ, you may be asked next best step, diagnosis, or management with the given choices.
- Consider going through related emergencies.
- Do not ignore basic science topics such as optics, pharmacology, and anatomy.
What is DOH Ophthalmology Exam Syllabus?
The DOH Ophthalmology exam tests the candidate for various specialty related topics such as;
- General Ophthalmology
- Cornea & External Diseases
- Glaucoma(diagnosis, management, surgery)
- Lens & Cataract
- Retina & Vitreous(diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal detachment)
- Oculoplastics & Orbit
- Neuro-ophthalmology(optic neuritis, papilledema, visual field defects)
- Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus
- Emergency Ophthalmology (trauma, acute angle closure, endophthalmitis)
What is DOH Ophthalmology exam format?
The DOH Ophthalmology exam contains 150 clinically oriented MCQs related to the specialty with an exam duration of 3 hours. Passing score is 65% to 70%.
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