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DOH Abu Dhabi exam for doctors, dentists & healthcare professionals
The Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH), formerly known as HAAD (Health Authority Abu Dhabi), requires all healthcare professionals -- physicians, dentists, nurses and midwives, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and clinical support personnel -- to pass a licensing exam before they can begin practicing in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
INTERFACE has helped hundreds of medical and dental professionals prepare for the DOH exam with specialty-specific Qbanks and structured guidance, built around each profession's own eligibility route, syllabus, and exam pattern rather than a single one-size-fits-all approach.
Every candidate's path runs through the same core pipeline -- a TAMM account and DataFlow verification -- but the qualification requirements, exemption routes, and passing benchmarks differ by specialty, so choose your specific role below for accurate, verified details.
DOH exam qbanks and specialty guides
The exact eligibility route, exemption criteria, syllabus weightage, and passing benchmark are set separately for each specialty. Select your role below for a full, specialty-specific breakdown rather than relying on general figures:
- DOH General Practitioner (GP) Exam: for doctors applying to practice as a general practitioner.
- DOH Internal Medicine Exam: specialty exam for internal medicine physicians.
- DOH General Surgery Exam: written exam, with a possible oral component for surgical specialties.
- DOH Obstetrics & Gynecology Exam: specialty exam for Obs & Gynae physicians.
- DOH Pediatrics Exam: specialty exam for pediatric physicians.
- DOH Dermatology Exam: specialty exam for dermatology physicians.
- DOH General Dentist Exam: for dentists applying for a general dental license.
- DOH Orthodontics Exam: specialty exam for orthodontists.
- DOH Endodontics Exam: specialty exam for endodontists.
- DOH Prosthodontics Exam: specialty exam for prosthodontists.
How the DOH Abu Dhabi exam works
The DOH exam is a closed-book, computer-based multiple-choice test delivered through Pearson VUE (rather than Prometric, which DHA uses), taken as part of the licensing process for doctors, dentists, and other healthcare professionals in Abu Dhabi. Candidates apply through the TAMM portal using UAE Pass, complete DataFlow Primary Source Verification of their credentials, and are then credentialed under DOH's Tier 1/2/3 Professional Qualification Requirement (PQR) system before booking their Pearson VUE exam slot.
The passing benchmark is set by professional category rather than by a single fixed number: physicians generally need around 60-65%, with specialist physicians up to about 75%; dentists generally need around 60%, with dental specialists up to about 70%. A written exam is standard across specialties, and DOH's own eligibility guidance notes that a possible oral component applies only to surgical specialties -- see your specific specialty's guide above for its own exam format and eligibility details.
Helpful DOH exam resources
- DOH Exam Registration: Step-by-Step Application Guide: the TAMM account, DataFlow verification, and Pearson VUE booking process from start to finish.
- DOH License Requirements for Medical Doctors: eligibility pathways and experience thresholds for GPs, specialists, and consultant physicians.
- DOH Exam Eligibility Requirements for Dentists: qualification and experience thresholds for general dentists and dental specialists.
- DOH Exam Passing Criteria by Category: how the passing benchmark differs across physicians, dentists, nurses, and pharmacists.
- DOH Specialist Exam Exemption Criteria: which recognized board certifications may qualify a specialist for an exemption.
Frequently asked questions
> What is the DOH exam?
The DOH (Department of Health Abu Dhabi) exam, previously administered under the name HAAD, is a Pearson VUE-delivered licensing exam required for physicians, dentists, and other healthcare professionals who want to practice in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It tests clinical knowledge relevant to the applicant's specific profession and specialty.
> Who needs to take the DOH exam?
Any physician, dentist, nurse, midwife, pharmacist, pharmacy technician, or clinical support professional applying for a DOH license to work in an Abu Dhabi healthcare facility needs to pass the DOH exam that corresponds to their profession and specialty.
> Is the DOH exam the same for every specialty?
No. Eligibility requirements, exemption routes, and the exact passing benchmark differ by profession and specialty. A General Practitioner's exam pattern is not the same as a General Surgery, Dermatology, or Prosthodontics exam pattern, so always check the guide for your specific specialty rather than assuming the figures carry over.
> How should I prepare for the DOH exam?
Most candidates prepare using a dedicated Qbank of practice MCQs with explanations, combined with a structured review of their specialty's syllabus and eligibility requirements. INTERFACE's specialty-specific Qbanks are built around each profession's current DOH exam pattern.
> Are exemptions available from the DOH exam?
Specialist physicians holding certain recognized board certifications or fellowships (for example, American Board Certification, UK CCT/CCST, FRCS/FRCP, or Canadian, Australian, German, Irish, or New Zealand equivalents) may qualify for an exemption, evaluated case by case by DOH. See our full DOH specialist exemption criteria breakdown, and check your specific specialty's guide above, since exemption routes differ by specialty and profession.
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