DHA Obs & Gynae Exam 2026: Syllabus, Eligibility & MCQs

DHA Obs & Gynae Exam Quick Summary

The exam covers general obstetrics, gynecology, women's health, and related emergency and surgical topics, with a passing score above 65% — higher than the 60% threshold used for the General Practitioner exam.

DHA Dubai Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialty Exam

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) conducts this specialty exam to evaluate a candidate's knowledge and clinical skills in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of conditions related to women's health, spanning both obstetrics (pregnancy and childbirth) and gynecology (the female reproductive system).

Eligibility criteria for the DHA Obs & Gynae exam

To apply for the DHA Obstetrics & Gynecology specialist exam, candidates are generally expected to meet the following:

Primary medical degree: A recognized MBBS, MD, or equivalent medical degree from an accredited institution.

Specialization in Obstetrics & Gynecology: Completion of a residency, MD, MS, DNB, or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Obstetrics & Gynecology from a recognized institution.

Post-specialization clinical experience: A minimum number of years practicing as a specialist after completing your Obs & Gynae qualification — the exact threshold depends on your qualifying country and institution tier, and rises further for Consultant-grade applications.

Valid license & Good Standing Certificate: An active license to practice in your home country (or country of last employment), plus a Certificate of Good Standing.

DataFlow Primary Source Verification: All educational, professional, and licensing documents must be verified through DataFlow.

DHA Obs & Gynae exam exemption criteria

Possible exam exemption

Doctors coming from certain recognized licensing jurisdictions with an active license and Good Standing Certificate can, in some circumstances, skip the Prometric exam altogether — this typically hinges on how recently the qualifying degree was earned or on an unbroken clinical practice history leading up to the application. Whether this applies to you is worth checking directly rather than assuming either way, since it depends on your specific country of licensure and career timeline. Confirm your own exemption status through the Sheryan self-assessment tool.

Experience requirements are tiered by country and qualification under DHA's Sheryan system — use the Sheryan self-assessment tool to confirm the exact requirement for your specific profile.

DHA Obs & Gynae exam syllabus

See the full DHA Obs & Gynae syllabus breakdown for the complete topic list. The exam draws from the following subject areas:

General Obstetrics
General Gynecology
Common Pediatric Problems
Women's Health
Emergency Problems
Common Surgical Problems
Screening and Periodic Health Examination
Common Psychiatric Problems
Common Eye and ENT Problems
Common Derma Problems
Basic Epidemiology and EBM Concepts
Family Medicine Concepts

Most questions are presented as clinical scenario-based MCQs, each typically with 4–5 answer choices and one correct answer, testing your diagnosis, investigation, and management skills.

DHA Obs & Gynae study material & questions

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DHA Obs & Gynae exam format

100–150

MCQs

150 min

Time allowed

65%+

Passing score

The exam is delivered as a computer-based test via Prometric, using a single-best-answer MCQ format. Note the passing score for this specialty (above 65%) is higher than the 60% used for the General Practitioner exam.

Preparation tips for the DHA Obs & Gynae exam

Prioritize emergencies

Focus on obstetric and gynecologic emergencies, common conditions, and evidence-based management protocols.

Practice at volume daily

Aim for 50–100 MCQs daily, reading the explanations thoroughly rather than memorizing the answer alone.

Simulate exam-day pressure

Create full-length timed tests as your exam date approaches, to build pacing and endurance under real conditions.

Use recall-based question banks

Since official past papers aren't public, question banks compiled from real test-taker recall are the closest available preparation resource.

DHA Obs & Gynae sample practice MCQs

Test your knowledge with these original clinical scenario-style questions. Tap a question to reveal the answer.

> Question 1: Obstetrics

A 32-year-old woman at 34 weeks gestation presents with a blood pressure of 160/110 mmHg, headache, and 2+ proteinuria on urine dipstick. Which of the following is the most appropriate immediate management priority?

A) Reassure and review in one week
B) Start oral iron supplementation
C) Administer magnesium sulfate for seizure prophylaxis and control blood pressure
D) Discharge home with bed rest advice

Correct answer: C) Administer magnesium sulfate for seizure prophylaxis and control blood pressure

This presentation is consistent with severe preeclampsia. Magnesium sulfate is given for seizure (eclampsia) prophylaxis, alongside antihypertensive therapy to control blood pressure, with close monitoring of maternal and fetal status and consideration of timing of delivery.

> Question 2: Obstetric Emergency

A woman delivers vaginally and 10 minutes later has continued heavy vaginal bleeding with a soft, poorly contracted uterus on palpation. What is the most likely cause and first-line treatment?

A) Retained placenta; manual removal
B) Uterine atony; uterine massage and uterotonics (e.g. oxytocin)
C) Cervical laceration; surgical repair
D) Coagulopathy; fresh frozen plasma

Correct answer: B) Uterine atony; uterine massage and uterotonics (e.g. oxytocin)

A soft, poorly contracted ("boggy") uterus with postpartum hemorrhage points to uterine atony, the most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage. First-line management is uterine massage combined with uterotonic medication, escalating to further interventions if bleeding continues.

> Question 3: Gynecology

A 28-year-old woman presents with irregular menstrual cycles, weight gain, and hirsutism. Pelvic ultrasound shows multiple small peripheral ovarian follicles. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A) Endometriosis
B) Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
C) Uterine fibroids
D) Ovarian cancer

Correct answer: B) Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

The combination of irregular cycles, hirsutism, weight gain, and the classic ultrasound appearance of multiple small peripheral follicles is consistent with PCOS, one of the most common causes of anovulatory infertility and menstrual irregularity.

Frequently asked questions

> What is the passing score for the DHA Obs & Gynae exam?

A score above 65% is generally required — higher than the 60% threshold used for the General Practitioner exam.

> Can Obs & Gynae doctors be exempted from the DHA Prometric exam?

Some doctors holding a valid license and Good Standing Certificate from certain recognized countries may be exempted, if their degree was obtained within the last 3 years or there has been no gap in clinical practice. Confirm your own status via the Sheryan self-assessment tool.

> Are official DHA Obs & Gynae past papers available?

No — DHA does not release official past papers publicly. Recall-based question banks compiled from actual test takers' feedback are the closest available preparation resource.

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