DOH Obs and Gyn Exam 2026: Syllabus, Format and Licence
Last updated on 27-Oct-2026, by Dr. Muhammad Dr. Muhammad

 

DOH/HAAD Obs & Gyn exam to work in UAE

DOH Obs & Gyn Exam Quick Summary

To work as an Obs & Gyn specialist or consultant in Abu Dhabi you need a DOH licence. You apply in TAMM, complete DataFlow verification, and after DOH approval sit a computer-based test at a Pearson VUE centre: 100 clinical MCQs in 2 hours covering obstetrics, gynaecology, reproductive medicine and patient safety. DOH reports only PASS or FAIL and does not publish a pass percentage.

Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obs & Gyn) specialists are in steady demand in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, where maternity hospitals, fertility and IVF centres and women’s specialty hospitals keep expanding. To practise there you need a licence from the Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH, formerly HAAD). Note that DOH is the Abu Dhabi regulator; Dubai is licensed separately by DHA (Dubai Health Authority), and the other emirates by MOHAP.

Before anything else, check that you meet the eligibility requirements. This page then walks through the route to a job, the exam format, the syllabus and how to prepare.

How to work in UAE as an Obs & Gyn specialist through DOH?

STEP 1
Check your eligibility
DOH uses the UAE Unified PQR. You need a recognised postgraduate qualification in Obs & Gyn and a current licence in good standing. Specialists with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 qualification need no further experience; Tier 3 needs 3 years. Consultants need 2 years after Tier 1 or 5 years after Tier 2.
STEP 2
Apply in TAMM
Create a UAE PASS account, then submit your application and documents through TAMM. The registration procedure page lists each screen.
STEP 3
Complete DataFlow
Your degree, specialty qualification, licence and experience go to DataFlow for primary source verification. See the DOH DataFlow process.
STEP 4
Book and pass the exam
After DOH approval, pay the exam fee in TAMM and book a Pearson VUE slot within 6 months. You can reschedule up to 72 hours before at no extra cost.
STEP 5
Get a job and activate the licence
A PASS makes you eligible. The licence is issued when a DOH-licensed facility employs you. Our UAE healthcare jobs page has tips for the job search.

What is DOH Obs & Gyn exam format?

The DOH Licensing Procedural Manual (Circular 151/2024) lists Obstetrics & Gynecology among the specialties with a CBT:

ItemDOH Obs & Gyn exam
TitlesSpecialist and Consultant Obstetrics & Gynecology (same CBT format)
Questions100 MCQs, single best answer, mostly clinical scenarios
Time2 hours
DeliveryPearson VUE test centre, in English
ResultPASS or FAIL in TAMM, usually within 24 hours
Booking windowUp to 6 months after DOH approves your application

For the format of other titles, see the DOH exam paper pattern. If you hold a DHA or MOHAP licence in Obs & Gyn, you may be exempt from the exam; check the DOH exemption criteria first.

What is DOH Obs & Gyn exam syllabus?

DOH does not publish a blueprint, but the exam covers the whole specialty. These are the areas to cover:

Normal & complicated pregnancy
Antenatal care, screening, multiple pregnancy, fetal growth restriction, preterm labour, PPROM, placenta praevia and accreta.
Maternal medicine
Hypertensive disorders, gestational and pre-existing diabetes, thyroid disease, VTE, anaemia, epilepsy and infection in pregnancy.
Intrapartum & postpartum care
CTG interpretation, induction, operative delivery, shoulder dystocia, perineal trauma, postpartum care and contraception.
Emergencies
Ectopic pregnancy, postpartum and antepartum haemorrhage, eclampsia, sepsis, cord prolapse, uterine rupture.
Gynecological oncology
Cervical screening and CIN, endometrial, ovarian and cervical cancer, postmenopausal bleeding, adnexal masses.
Infertility & reproductive endocrinology
PCOS, amenorrhoea, ovulation induction, IVF basics, OHSS, recurrent miscarriage, menopause and HRT.
General gynaecology
Abnormal uterine bleeding, fibroids, endometriosis, pelvic infection, prolapse and urinary incontinence.
Ethics, patient safety, UAE health law basics
Consent, confidentiality, chaperones, documentation, disclosure of errors and safe prescribing in pregnancy.

The DHA Obs and Gyn syllabus follows a very similar list, so one preparation serves both Abu Dhabi and Dubai. For a short overview of the Abu Dhabi exam, see DOH Obs and Gyn exam.

What is the passing score for DOH Obs & Gyn exam?

Older pages, including the earlier version of this one, quoted 60% to 70%. DOH does not publish a pass percentage for any title. It sets its own cut-score and shows only PASS or FAIL in TAMM, with no subject breakdown. Our DOH exam passing score page explains how results work, and the DOH retake policy covers what happens after a FAIL. Attempts are limited and counted across the UAE authorities, so it pays to sit the exam only when your timed scores are steady.

Practise for the DOH Obs & Gyn CBT
Clinical obstetrics and gynaecology MCQs with explanations, by subject and in timed mode.

How to find past questions for DOH Obs & Gyn exam?

Due to confidentiality, DOH (Department of Health) Abu Dhabi does not publicly release Obs & Gyn past questions. You can still practise with the DOH Obs & Gyn recall questions compiled by Interface Medical Education, starting with the free samples below. Working through them under time pressure is the best way to get through on your first attempt.

Applying in Dubai as well? The DHA Obs and Gyn QBank follows the same specialty syllabus in the DHA format.

DOH Obs & Gyn sample practice MCQs

Two questions in the clinical style of the Pearson VUE CBT. Tap a question to see the answer.

Question 1: Early pregnancy (ectopic)

A 29-year-old woman, 6 weeks after her last menstrual period, has mild left iliac fossa pain. She is haemodynamically stable with no peritonism. Transvaginal ultrasound shows an empty uterus and a 22 mm unruptured left adnexal mass with no fetal heartbeat and no free fluid. Serum hCG is 1,200 IU/L. She understands the need for follow-up and can return easily. What is the most appropriate management?

A) Laparoscopic salpingectomy
B) Systemic methotrexate
C) Repeat hCG in 7 days with no treatment
D) Uterine evacuation to exclude a failing intrauterine pregnancy

Correct answer: B) Systemic methotrexate

She meets the criteria for first-line medical treatment of tubal ectopic pregnancy (NICE NG126): no significant pain, an unruptured mass under 35 mm with no visible heartbeat, hCG below 1,500 IU/L, no intrauterine pregnancy, and she can attend follow-up. Surgery is first-line with significant pain, a mass of 35 mm or more, a fetal heartbeat or hCG of 5,000 IU/L or more. Expectant management is meant for women who are pain free, usually with hCG of 1,000 IU/L or less, and needs hCG checks on days 2, 4 and 7, not a single repeat after a week. Uterine evacuation has no role when the ultrasound already shows an adnexal ectopic.

Question 2: Intrapartum emergency

A 31-year-old multiparous woman with a 4.2 kg estimated fetal weight has a spontaneous vaginal delivery of the head. The head retracts against the perineum and the anterior shoulder does not deliver with routine gentle traction. Help has been called. What is the first manoeuvre to perform?

A) Fundal pressure
B) McRoberts manoeuvre, with suprapubic pressure
C) Zavanelli manoeuvre
D) Routine episiotomy before any other manoeuvre

Correct answer: B) McRoberts manoeuvre, with suprapubic pressure

This is shoulder dystocia (the “turtle sign”). After calling for help, RCOG guidance starts with McRoberts positioning (hyperflexion and abduction of the hips), which resolves a large share of cases, adding suprapubic pressure if needed. Internal rotational manoeuvres or delivery of the posterior arm come next. Fundal pressure is contraindicated because it worsens impaction and is linked to uterine rupture. Episiotomy is not needed for every case and only helps to make room for internal manoeuvres. Zavanelli is a last resort.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are in the DOH Obs & Gyn exam?

The DOH Obs & Gyn CBT has 100 multiple-choice questions to answer in 2 hours. It is the same for Specialist and Consultant Obs & Gyn and is taken in English at a Pearson VUE test centre.

What is the passing score for the DOH Obs & Gyn exam?

DOH does not publish a pass percentage. It uses its own cut-score and reports only PASS or FAIL in TAMM, usually within 24 hours of the exam. The 60% to 70% figures quoted online are not official.

Can I apply as a GP if my Obs & Gyn qualification is not accepted for the specialist title?

Yes, you can apply as a General Practitioner if you meet the GP rules: a completed internship and 2 years of clinical experience after it. The GP exam is different: 120 MCQs in 2.5 hours across general medicine. See the DOH GP exam page.

Does a DOH pass let me work in Dubai too?

No. DOH licenses Abu Dhabi only. Dubai needs a DHA licence, but holding one authority’s licence can exempt you from the other’s exam in the same title; see transferring a MOHAP licence to DHA or DOH and the DHA exemption criteria.

Where can I sit the DOH Obs & Gyn exam?

At Pearson VUE test centres in the UAE and in many other countries. You see the centres open to you when you click the Pearson VUE link in TAMM after approval. For India see DOH exam in India, and for Pakistan see DOH exam in Pakistan.

Your Comments

Readers have asked us these questions over time. Tap any question to open it and read our reply.

Dr najma dalwani (Badin, Pakistan): how a gynecologist applies and finds past papers

"I am gynecologist i want to appear in haad/doh exam UAE how to apply. What is the registration procedure etc to work in UAE. Related past papers for HAAD/DOH Obs & Gyn specialty Exam"
Dr najma dalwani
Medical Qualification: Mbbs mcps m.s gyna/obstetrics
City Country: Badin pakistan

Team Interface: Start with eligibility (check MCPS and MS tiers in the PQR on doh.gov.ae), then follow the steps above: UAE PASS, TAMM, DataFlow, approval, exam. DOH does not release past papers; the DOH Obs and Gyn QBank linked on this page is written for this CBT.
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"I work in cardiac anaesthesia of a Government cardiac hospital (NICVD) of Bangladesh I want to have licence for practicing in UAE Let me know the procedure and probability.."
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Medical Qualification: MBBS, FCPS in Anaesthesiology
City Country: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Team Interface: Anesthesia is one of the DOH CBT specialties (100 MCQs in 2 hours). Your title (specialist or consultant) depends on the PQR tier of your FCPS and your years after it; the DOH licence guide for doctors covers the full procedure. We cannot predict approval, as DOH decides each file.
Dr Salma Moin (Karachi, Pakistan): DOH exam schedule in Pakistan for GPs

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Dr Salma Moin
Medical Qualification: MBBS
City Country: karachi/pakistan

Team Interface: There are no fixed DOH exam dates; after approval you book an available Pearson VUE slot within 6 months. See DOH Pearson VUE exam in Pakistan and the DOH GP exam page (120 MCQs in 2.5 hours).
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Team Interface: We do not have a respiratory therapy QBank. Candidates usually revise from Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care and a respiratory therapy exam review book. Check the eligibility for your title in the PQR, then apply through the DOH registration guide.
Jithin (India): does my ongoing MD anaesthesia residency count as GP experience?

"I completed my MBBS degree from India in and currently doing my final year MD in anesthesia in india, I want to apply for GP license under DOH and would like to know if my current course is considered as the experience for the GP license or do I need to have current experience as a GP to be eligible to apply for DOH GP license. Also please let me know if there are any consultancy in Abu dhabi who would do the licensing for me. ."
Jithin
Medical Qualification: MD in anesthesia
City Country: India

Team Interface: The DOH GP title needs a completed internship plus 2 years of clinical experience after it, and DOH decides at credentialing if your residency years count. Once your MD is complete, it may be better to apply as a specialist in anaesthesia; check the tier of your MD in the PQR. We cannot recommend licensing agents; you can apply yourself in TAMM.
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Medical Qualification: MD.FRCS(Ophthalmology) Glasgow, UK
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Team Interface: DOH Ophthalmology consultants sit a CBT, while specialists usually sit an oral exam. Our DOH Ophthalmology exam preparation page covers books and topics, and DHA written or oral assessment explains the Dubai side.
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abdul rehman
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Team Interface: For a specialist title the PQR looks at the length and tier of your postgraduate programme. Check whether MCPS Psychiatry is listed for Pakistan in the PQR on doh.gov.ae. If it does not qualify you as a specialist, you can apply as a GP; see the DOH GP exam page.
Nolex Reyes (Doha, Qatar): DataFlow approved, how do I apply for the exam online?

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Nolex Reyes
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City Country: Doha, Qatar

Team Interface: Once DOH approves your application, pay the exam fee in TAMM and use the Pearson VUE link there to pick a date and centre. Our book the DOH exam via TAMM page shows each step, and the DOH nursing licence guide covers the nursing exam format.
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Medical Qualification: BDS
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Team Interface: Dentists need a DOH licence and, unless exempt, the General Dentist CBT (150 MCQs in 3 hours). Long experience helps with the job search but does not replace the exam. See DOH requirements for dentists.
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DACOSTA
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Team Interface: Each allied health title has its own PQR rules, so check that dialysis or anaesthesia technician is listed with your qualifications first. DOH exams have no fixed dates; you book a Pearson VUE slot after approval. The Indian centres are covered in DOH Pearson VUE exam in India.
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Doctor Najeebullah Khan
Medical Qualification: Graduation (MBBS)
City Country: Abbottabad, Pakistan

Team Interface: We have not seen a nationality rule in the PQR; DOH looks at your recognised qualification, internship, experience and good standing. Your MBBS from Ayub Medical College is verified through DataFlow like any other. Start with the DOH eligibility for doctors page.
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nandini
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Team Interface: Pharmacist requirements are set by title in the PQR, so check the pharmacist section before you pay any fee. The process is the same as for other titles: TAMM application, then DataFlow, then the exam. See the DOH registration guide.
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Team Interface: To work in a DOH-licensed facility in Abu Dhabi, healthcare staff in licensed titles need a DOH licence, and for most titles that means passing the exam unless exempt. Check if your 2-year diploma meets the PQR for the matching technician title, then apply through TAMM.
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Team Interface: If the role is in a DOH-licensed facility and carries a licensed title, you will need a DOH licence. Check the scientist titles and their requirements in the PQR on doh.gov.ae, or ask the employer which title they are hiring for.

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