DOH Abu Dhabi GP Exam 2026: Eligibility, Format & MCQs
DOH GP Exam Quick Summary
The DOH (Department of Health) Abu Dhabi General Practitioner exam covers primary care across internal medicine, general surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics & gynecology, and emergency medicine, with 120 MCQs and 2.5 hours to complete -- delivered via Pearson VUE test centers, not Prometric, with a pass/fail result rather than a published percentage.
DOH / HAAD Abu Dhabi General Practitioner Exam
The Department of Health (DOH) Abu Dhabi -- previously known as the Health Authority of Abu Dhabi (HAAD) -- oversees this Pearson VUE-based licensing exam for General Practitioners (GPs), who are typically the first point of contact for patients, providing comprehensive care spanning primary, preventive, chronic, and emergency issues. The exam is regarded as more difficult than the equivalent DHA GP or MOHAP GP exams, so don't assume your preparation for another authority's GP exam will transfer directly.
Booking note: DOH exams run on Pearson VUE, not Prometric -- see our full DOH exam registration guide for the step-by-step TAMM account, DataFlow, and Pearson VUE scheduling process.
Eligibility criteria for the DOH GP exam
To apply for the DOH GP exam, candidates are generally expected to meet the following (see our DOH exam for doctors guide for the full source detail):
DOH GP exam syllabus
The exam draws on the following core subject areas, with Internal Medicine carrying the heaviest representation since a large share of primary-care consultations involve adult medical conditions -- prioritize it in your revision, then cover the rest with reasonably even depth:
- Internal Medicine
- General Surgery
- Pediatrics
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Family Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
- Preventive Medicine
- Medical Ethics and Professionalism
High-yield topics within these subjects include hypertension, diabetes, asthma, COPD, cardiac conditions, common infections, and acute presentations across specialties. Questions are presented as clinical vignettes assessing diagnosis, investigations, management, emergencies, prevention, ethics, and patient safety in a primary-care context.
DOH / HAAD licensing process for GPs
Passing the exam is one step in a broader licensing pathway. Based on DOH's TAMM-platform process (the DOH/HAAD equivalent of DHA's Sheryan portal), the steps generally run as follows:
- Create your TAMM account and apply: Register via UAE Pass on the TAMM platform, select the General Practitioner category, and submit your application with the required documents (medical degree, internship record, experience certificates, license, and Good Standing Certificate).
- DataFlow Primary Source Verification (PSV): Your credentials are verified directly with issuing institutions. This typically takes several weeks; see our DOH credentialing process guide for what's involved.
- Eligibility outcome: Once PSV clears, you'll receive an eligibility approval (and User Identification Number) via the portal or email -- check your inbox and spam folder regularly, as clarification requests can carry response deadlines.
- Book and sit the Pearson VUE exam: After eligibility approval and the exam fee payment, book your test date and center through your DOH/TAMM account. See our DOH exam registration guide for the full booking walkthrough.
- License issuance: Once you pass, DOH processes your file and issues the General Practitioner license, generally tied to a confirmed job offer or employer sponsorship.
Application, DataFlow, and Pearson VUE fees vary by category and change periodically -- confirm current amounts on the official TAMM/DOH portal or with Pearson VUE directly before budgeting for the process.
DOH GP exam format
DOH doesn't publish a specific passing percentage for the GP exam -- results are reported simply as Pass or Fail, and passing supports your license application rather than granting it outright. The exam is delivered as a computer-based, proctored test at authorized Pearson VUE centers (not Prometric), with roughly 75 seconds available per question.
Preparation tips for the DOH GP exam
Sample Practice MCQs
Test your knowledge with these original clinical scenario-style questions. Tap a question to reveal the answer.
> Question 1: Hypertension
Answer: Confirm the diagnosis with out-of-office measurement (ambulatory or home blood pressure monitoring) before starting long-term antihypertensive therapy.
Explanation: A diagnosis of hypertension based on clinic readings alone risks including "white coat hypertension." Standard primary-care practice confirms elevated clinic readings with ambulatory or home monitoring before committing a patient to lifelong medication, unless the patient already shows severe hypertension or end-organ damage requiring immediate treatment.
> Question 2: Diabetes
Answer: This falls in the prediabetes range (impaired fasting glucose, typically 100-125 mg/dL) -- confirm with HbA1c and counsel on lifestyle modification rather than diagnosing diabetes or starting medication immediately.
Explanation: A fasting glucose of 118 mg/dL is below the diabetes threshold (126 mg/dL) but above normal, placing the patient in the prediabetes category. Management at this stage centers on lifestyle intervention (weight loss, diet, exercise) and monitoring, not pharmacologic treatment, which is reserved for confirmed diabetes or select high-risk prediabetes cases.
> Question 3: Asthma
Answer: This suggests the asthma has progressed beyond mild intermittent control -- step up therapy by starting a low-dose inhaled corticosteroid as a controller medication.
Explanation: Needing a reliever inhaler more than twice a week is a threshold indicating that asthma is no longer well controlled on an as-needed-only approach. Standard stepwise asthma management calls for adding a regular low-dose inhaled corticosteroid at this point, rather than continuing reliever-only treatment or jumping straight to a higher-intensity regimen.
Frequently Asked Questions
> What does the DOH GP exam cover?
It covers internal medicine, general surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, family medicine, emergency medicine, preventive medicine, and medical ethics and professionalism, with high-yield areas including hypertension, diabetes, asthma, COPD, and cardiac conditions.
> Is the DOH GP exam held at Prometric or Pearson VUE?
Pearson VUE. This is different from DHA and other Gulf authorities that use Prometric -- confirm your test center before scheduling.
> What is the passing score for the DOH GP exam?
DOH doesn't publish a specific passing percentage for the GP exam -- results are reported as Pass or Fail rather than a numeric score.
> Is the DOH GP exam harder than DHA or MOHAP's GP exam?
It's generally regarded as more difficult than the equivalent DHA or MOHAP GP exams, so treat it as its own preparation target rather than assuming your prep for another authority will transfer directly.
> Which subject should I prioritize for the DOH GP exam?
Internal Medicine is consistently reported as the most heavily represented subject, so prioritize it, then cover the remaining core subjects (General Surgery, Pediatrics, Obs & Gynae, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Preventive Medicine, and Ethics) with reasonably even depth.
> What is the DOH/HAAD licensing process for GPs?
Broadly: TAMM account creation and application, DataFlow Primary Source Verification, eligibility approval, booking and sitting the Pearson VUE exam, then license issuance once you pass -- generally tied to a confirmed job offer.
> Are official DOH GP past papers available?
No -- DOH 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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