General practitioner
MOH UAE General Practitioner (GP)
4,850+
MCQs
250+
image questions
- Local disease patterns
- Emergency and acute care
- Image and ECG questions
- Performance by topic
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MOHAP UAE Exam 2026: QBanks and Guides by Specialty
Choose your profession and specialty. Every QBank has a free trial of up to 30 questions with full explanations.
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Physicians
GP and specialist doctors
Specialist
MOH UAE Obs & Gyn
2,850+
MCQs
130+
image questions
- Infertility and contraception
- Gynae oncology
- Detailed explanations
- Performance by topic
Specialist
MOH UAE Internal Medicine
5,500+
MCQs
600+
image questions
- Board-level clinical cases
- Detailed explanations
- Drug choice and dosing
- Timed and tutor modes
Specialist
MOH UAE General Surgery
2,850+
MCQs
140+
image questions
- Surgical oncology
- Vascular and breast surgery
- Detailed explanations
- Timed and tutor modes
Specialist
MOH UAE Dermatology
1,800+
MCQs
330+
clinical photos
- Skin signs of systemic disease
- Paediatric skin conditions
- Timed and tutor modes
- Performance by topic
Specialist
MOH UAE Pediatrics
3,800+
MCQs
300+
image questions
- Paediatric emergencies
- Vaccination schedules
- Image-based questions
- Performance by topic
Dentists
General dentists and dental specialists
General dentist
MOH UAE General Dentist
3,900+
MCQs
120+
image questions
- Clinical case scenarios
- Infection control and ethics
- Detailed explanations
- Performance by topic
Specialist
MOH UAE Orthodontics
2,400+
MCQs
35
image questions
- Malocclusion diagnosis
- Clinical photo questions
- Detailed explanations
- Timed and tutor modes
Specialist
MOH UAE Endodontics
1,900+
MCQs
17
image questions
- Radiograph questions
- Trauma and resorption
- Timed and tutor modes
- Performance by topic
Specialist
MOH UAE Prosthodontics
2,850+
MCQs
50
image questions
- Occlusion and TMJ
- Clinical photo questions
- Timed and tutor modes
- Performance by topic
Nurses
Registered nurses
Registered nurse
MOH UAE Registered Nurse (RN)
2,950+
MCQs
40+
image questions
- Patient safety scenarios
- Maternal and child care
- ECG and wound images
- Timed and tutor modes
Pharmacists
Pharmacists
Pharmacist
MOH UAE Pharmacist
2,900+
MCQs
35+
image questions
- Pharmacy law and ethics
- Clinical therapeutics
- Dosage forms and devices
- Detailed explanations
Not sure which QBank you need?
Pick the title MOHAP will license you under. Your MOHAP eligibility letter names it.
General practitionerMOH UAE GP QBank
Registered nurseMOH UAE Registered Nurse QBank
PharmacistMOH UAE Pharmacist QBank
Specialist doctor or dentistChoose your specialty QBank in the list above
How the MOHAP exam works
The MOHAP exam is a computer-based MCQ test taken at a Prometric test centre. A MOHAP licence lets you work in Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. Dubai and Abu Dhabi license separately through DHA and DOH. Getting there takes four steps:
- Apply on the MOHAP portal with your UAE Pass account and submit your evaluation request.
- Verify your documents through DataFlow primary source verification and pay the evaluation fee.
- Book your Prometric exam once MOHAP sends your eligibility ID. See the registration and test centre guide.
- License: apply for your MOHAP licence after you pass.
Before you apply, check that you have:
- A medical or dental degree from a university listed on the Avicenna directory or IMED/FAIMER.
- For specialists, a Master's, PhD, Fellowship or Membership of at least 24 months, or a postgraduate diploma of at least 12 months plus 3 years of experience after it.
- At least 2 years of experience after internship for GPs, or 3 years after qualifying for specialists, with no gap in practice of more than 2 years.
- A current licence and a Certificate of Good Standing from your last country of practice.
General Surgery and Obs and Gynae also need a 2-year clinical logbook, because MOHAP treats both as surgical specialties.
MOHAP exam format by specialty
Most MOHAP exams have about 100 to 150 MCQs in 2 to 3 hours. MOHAP publishes exact figures for only a few specialties, so the table shows what is confirmed.
| Exam and QBank | Profession | Format | Pass mark |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOHAP General Practitioner GP QBank | Physicians | Written MCQs, no oral | Not published |
| MOHAP Internal Medicine Internal Medicine QBank | Physicians | Written MCQs, oral rarely needed | Not published |
| MOHAP General Surgery General Surgery QBank | Physicians | Written MCQs, oral possible, 2-year logbook | Not published |
| MOHAP Paediatrics Paediatrics QBank | Physicians | Written MCQs, oral not normally needed | 70% or higher |
| MOHAP Obs and Gynae Obs and Gynae QBank | Physicians | Written MCQs, oral possible, 2-year logbook | Not published |
| MOHAP Dermatology Dermatology QBank | Physicians | Written MCQs, oral rarely needed | Not published |
| MOHAP General Dentist General Dentist QBank | Dentists | 150 MCQs in 3 hours | 60% or higher |
| MOHAP Orthodontics Orthodontics QBank | Dentists | Written and/or oral, decided case by case | Not published |
| MOHAP Endodontics Endodontics QBank | Dentists | Written and/or oral, decided case by case | Not published |
| MOHAP Prosthodontics Prosthodontics QBank | Dentists | Written and/or oral, decided case by case | Not published |
| MOH UAE Registered Nurse Registered Nurse QBank | Nurses | Computer-based MCQs | Not published |
| MOH UAE Pharmacist Pharmacist QBank | Pharmacists | Computer-based MCQs | Not published |
MOHAP's general pass range is 60 to 65%. Where a specialty has no published figure, aim well above that range.
Exam details checked: November 2026.
MOHAP exam guides
About MOHAPWho MOHAP licenses and how it differs from DHA and DOH.Read guide
Exemption criteriaLicences such as USMLE, PLAB, DHA or DOH that may waive the exam.Read guide
Written and oral exam criteriaWhich specialties may sit an oral or viva as well as the written test.Read guide
Registration and syllabusPrometric registration steps and syllabus notes.Read guide
Booking and test centresBooking your exam and choosing a Prometric centre.Read guide
Exam feesRegistration, DataFlow and Prometric costs, item by item.Read guide
Nurse requirementsDocuments and experience MOHAP asks nurses for.Read guide
Pharmacist requirementsDocuments and experience MOHAP asks pharmacists for.Read guide
Why doctors prepare with INTERFACE
INTERFACE has prepared doctors and dentists for Gulf licensing exams, including MOHAP, for more than 15 years. We keep updating our QBanks and course content from the feedback we get from recent test takers, so every new student works with current, exam-relevant material.
Our Live Online course takes 65 to 100 hours over 6 to 10 weeks, depending on your pace. Refresher and crash courses of two weeks or more are also available.
Pharmacist and nursing exam guides
Frequently asked questions
What is MOHAP and who does it license?
MOHAP (Ministry of Health and Prevention), formerly known as MOH, licenses physicians, dentists, pharmacists, nurses and allied health professionals to practise across the Northern Emirates: Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are licensed separately through DHA and DOH.
Which specialties does MOHAP offer exams for?
MOHAP runs exams for General Practitioners and for specialists in Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Dermatology, as well as dental tracks including General Dentist, Orthodontics, Endodontics and Prosthodontics. See the specialty guides above for the details of each track.
Is the MOHAP exam written, oral, or both?
It depends on your track. GP exams are written only, with no oral. Specialist tracks can be written, oral or both, decided case by case. MOHAP's own guidance says an oral or viva is mainly for surgical specialties such as General Surgery and Obs and Gynae, and is only rarely needed elsewhere.
Can I be exempted from the MOHAP exam?
Possibly, if you have already passed a recognised international or regional licensing exam such as USMLE, PLAB, DHA, DOH or NCLEX, hold an active international licence and, for specialists, board certification. MOHAP reviews each case; see our MOHAP exemption criteria page.
How many attempts are allowed for the MOHAP exam?
MOHAP generally allows 3 attempts. A 4th attempt needs a 1-year wait plus 6 months of documented current clinical practice, and failing the 4th attempt cancels the application file.
What are the job opportunities after the MOHAP exam?
The UAE remains a top destination for international doctors and dentists, but demand is not even. Junior GP roles are more competitive, while specialists and consultants in fields such as Paediatrics, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Dermatology and cardiology see stronger openings as the population grows and chronic disease and elderly care needs rise. Once you hold a MOHAP licence, you can apply directly to hospitals, clinics and healthcare groups across the Northern Emirates, or work with a UAE healthcare recruiter in your specialty.
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Dr. Amina HashmiThe MOH UAE Endodontics Qbank has a good specialty focus. A few more questions on regenerative endodontics would help.
Dr. Javier CastilloThe explanations on growth patterns made treatment timing much clearer.
Dr. Geeta BhallaThe MOH UAE Dermatology Qbank has a good specialty focus. There could be more questions on hair and nail disorders.
Dr. Ahmed Al MansooriThe MOH UAE Obs & Gynae Qbank has good coverage. I'd spend a bit more time on the gynecological oncology section.
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