Specialist
QCHP Internal Medicine
5,900+
MCQs
610+
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- 13 topics, cardiology to geriatrics
- Ethics and patient safety topic
- ECG and imaging questions
- Performance by topic
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QCHP Qatar 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
QCHP General Surgery
2,950+
MCQs
140+
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- Trauma and emergency surgery
- Perioperative care
- X-ray and CT questions
- Performance by topic
Specialist
QCHP Pediatrics
3,950+
MCQs
320+
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- Neonates to adolescents
- Weight-based dosing practice
- Growth and development charts
- Detailed explanations
Specialist
QCHP Obs & Gyn
2,950+
MCQs
130+
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- Antenatal, labour and gynae
- Obstetric emergencies
- CTG and ultrasound images
- Timed and tutor modes
Specialist
QCHP Dermatology
1,600+
MCQs
330+
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- Photo-based diagnosis
- Skin, hair and nail disease
- Treatment and drug choices
- Detailed explanations
General practitioner
QCHP GP (General Practitioner)
4,950+
MCQs
250+
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- Qatar clinic and ER cases
- Follows the Step 2 CK outline
- Detailed explanations
- Timed and tutor modes
Dentists
General dentists and dental specialists
Specialist
QCHP Prosthodontics
2,950+
MCQs
50
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- Fixed and removable prostheses
- Implant cases
- Dental materials
- Detailed explanations
General dentist
QCHP General Dentist
3,650+
MCQs
120+
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- 14 dentistry topics
- Applied basic sciences
- Radiograph questions
- Timed and tutor modes
Specialist
QCHP Endodontics
1,650+
MCQs
- Diagnosis and pain
- Access, shaping and obturation
- Mishaps and retreatment
- Detailed explanations
Specialist
QCHP Orthodontics
2,150+
MCQs
35
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- Cephalometrics
- Growth and treatment timing
- Appliances and mechanics
- Performance by topic
Nurses
Registered nurses
Registered nurse
QCHP Registered Nurse (RN)
2,700+
MCQs
40+
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- Sections match the QCHP RN exam
- Prioritisation and delegation
- Drug calculation practice
- Detailed explanations
Pharmacists
Pharmacists
Pharmacist
QCHP Pharmacist
2,750+
MCQs
30+
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- Calculations with worked steps
- Drug interactions
- Patient counselling
- Timed and tutor modes
Not sure which QBank you need?
Pick the title DHP will license you under. Your DHP eligibility letter names it.
General practitionerQCHP GP QBank
General dentistQCHP General Dentist QBank
Registered nurseQCHP Registered Nurse QBank
PharmacistQCHP Pharmacist QBank
Specialist doctor or dentistChoose your specialty QBank in the list above
How the QCHP exam works
Doctors, dentists, nurses and pharmacists who want to work in Qatar are licensed by the Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP) at the Ministry of Public Health. Most people still call it QCHP, its former name. The exam is a closed-book, computer-based MCQ test taken at a Prometric test centre. Getting licensed takes five steps:
- Apply on the DHP online portal (qchp.org.qa) with your degree, internship and experience records.
- Verify your documents through DataFlow primary source verification. This usually takes 4 to 8 weeks.
- Book your Prometric exam once DHP issues your eligibility letter. GPs book under exam code SCHQ2.
- Pass the exam at or above the pass mark for your profession.
- License: finish your DHP registration and classification, then activate your licence.
For the GP track, check that you have:
- A medical degree of at least 6 years from an institution on DHP's recognised list.
- A completed internship or house job, certified by the training hospital.
- At least 2 years of continuous clinical experience after qualifying. Gaps of more than 6 months usually need a written explanation.
- A valid, unrestricted licence in your country of practice.
Specialists, dentists, nurses and pharmacists apply the same way, with the qualifications and experience DHP sets for their title.
QCHP exam format by specialty
The GP, General Dentist, Registered Nurse and Pharmacist exams each have 150 MCQs in 3 hours. DHP does not publish figures for specialist exams, so the table shows only what is confirmed.
| QBank | Profession | Format | Pass mark |
|---|---|---|---|
| QCHP General Practitioner | Physicians | 150 MCQs in 3 hours | 60% or higher |
| QCHP Internal Medicine | Physicians | Computer-based MCQs | Not published |
| QCHP General Surgery | Physicians | Computer-based MCQs | Not published |
| QCHP Paediatrics | Physicians | Computer-based MCQs | Not published |
| QCHP Obs and Gynae | Physicians | Computer-based MCQs | Not published |
| QCHP Dermatology | Physicians | Computer-based MCQs | Not published |
| QCHP General Dentist | Dentists | 150 MCQs in 3 hours | 65% or higher |
| QCHP Prosthodontics | Dentists | Computer-based MCQs | Not published |
| QCHP Endodontics | Dentists | Computer-based MCQs | Not published |
| QCHP Orthodontics | Dentists | Computer-based MCQs | Not published |
| QCHP Registered Nurse | Nurses | 150 MCQs in 3 hours | 60% or higher |
| QCHP Pharmacist | Pharmacists | 150 MCQs in 3 hours | 60% or higher |
Questions are mostly clinical scenarios that ask for the next best step, not direct recall. The GP exam draws on internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics and obstetrics and gynaecology, with internal medicine the largest share. Where a specialty has no published pass mark, aim well above 60%.
Exam details checked: November 2026.
Exam exemptions
Physicians who have passed one of these exams may be exempt from the QCHP exam: AMC, PLAB Part 1, USMLE Step 3, MCCQE Part 1, the Hamad Medical Corporation National Board Examination, the IFOM exam, or Ireland's Pre-Registration Examination (both MCQ and OSCE parts).
An exemption does not give you a licence on its own. You still complete DataFlow verification and the rest of DHP registration.
QCHP exam guides
Pass marks and exam lengthPass mark, duration and question count for every DHP profession.Read guide
Exemption criteriaWho can skip the exam, and the steps still needed after.Read guide
Why doctors prepare with INTERFACE
INTERFACE has prepared doctors and dentists for Gulf licensing exams, including QCHP, 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.
Frequently asked questions
> What is QCHP and who does it license?
QCHP (Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners) is now the Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP) at Qatar's Ministry of Public Health. It licenses physicians, dentists, nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals to practise in Qatar.
> Which QCHP QBanks do you offer?
General Practitioner, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, Obs and Gynae and Dermatology for physicians; General Dentist, Prosthodontics, Endodontics and Orthodontics for dentists; plus Registered Nurse and Pharmacist.
> What is the QCHP passing score?
60% for GPs, nurses and pharmacists, which means at least 90 of 150 questions correct. General Dentists need 65%. DHP does not publish pass marks for specialist exams.
> Can I be exempted from the QCHP exam?
Physicians who have passed AMC, PLAB Part 1, USMLE Step 3, MCCQE Part 1, the HMC National Board Examination, IFOM or Ireland's Pre-Registration Examination may be exempt. See our DHP Qatar exemption criteria page.
> How many attempts are allowed?
GP candidates can sit the exam up to 5 times. Each retake is booked and paid for separately through Prometric.
> How long does DataFlow verification take?
Usually 4 to 8 weeks, depending on how quickly your universities and hospitals respond. Sending complete documents at the start is the best way to avoid delays.
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