MOHAP UAE Obs & Gynae Exam 2026: Eligibility & MCQs

MOHAP Obs & Gynae Exam Quick Summary

The MOHAP (UAE Ministry of Health & Prevention) Obstetrics & Gynecology exam is for doctors seeking Specialist or Consultant classification across the Northern Emirates. MOHAP treats Obs & Gynae as a surgical specialty, requiring a 2-year clinical logbook in addition to its standard postgraduate qualification and experience criteria.

MOHAP UAE Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialty Exam

The Ministry of Health & Prevention (MOHAP) administers this specialty exam for doctors seeking Specialist or Consultant classification in Obstetrics & Gynecology across the Northern Emirates — Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah. The exam evaluates clinical skills, specialty knowledge, and patient-safety judgment across the diagnosis, treatment, and management of conditions in obstetrics (pregnancy and childbirth) and gynecology (the female reproductive system). Review the general eligibility framework on our MOHAP Specialist Doctors exam page.

Eligibility criteria for the MOHAP Obs & Gynae exam

Based on MOHAP's own published requirements for Specialist/Consultant doctors, candidates are generally expected to meet the following:

Primary medical degree: A recognized MBBS, MD, or equivalent medical degree from a school listed on the Avicenna database or IMED/FAIMER.

Specialization in Obs & Gynae: Tier 1 — a Master's degree, PhD, Fellowship, or Membership (or equivalent) of at least 24 months' duration; or Tier 2 — a Postgraduate Diploma of at least 12 months, combined with 3 years of experience after the diploma.

Post-specialization clinical experience: A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience after your postgraduate qualification (mandatory for private-sector applicants). No interruption in clinical practice for more than 2 years is allowed.

Surgical logbook: Since MOHAP classifies Obs & Gynae as a surgical specialty, a minimum 2-year clinical logbook (attested by the appropriate health authority) is required, the same as for General Surgery.

DataFlow Primary Source Verification: All educational, professional, and licensing documents must be verified through DataFlow, with credentials authenticated through Ministry of Foreign Affairs channels.

MOHAP allows 3 exam attempts; a 4th attempt requires a 1-year waiting period plus 6 months of documented current clinical practice, and failing the 4th attempt results in file cancellation. See the full breakdown on our MOHAP Specialist Doctors exam page.

MOHAP Obs & Gynae exam exemption criteria

Possible exam exemption

Consultant Physicians and Specialist Consultants may be exempted from all MOHAP licensing exam components if they hold a recognized board certification: a US American Board of Medical Specialty certification, a UK Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training/CCT or CESR with inclusion on the Specialist Register, a Fellowship of the Royal College (Australia or New Zealand), an RCPSC specialization certificate or CFPC certification (Canada), or a Certificate of Full Registration/Certificate of Specialist Doctor (Ireland). Exemption is evaluated case-by-case — confirm your own eligibility directly with MOHAP and review the full criteria on our MOHAP exam exemption page.

MOHAP Obs & Gynae exam syllabus

The exam draws from the following subject areas:

Normal and Abnormal Labor Management
Antenatal, Intrapartum, and Postpartum Care
Obstetric Complications and Emergencies
Menstrual Disorders and Gynecological Infections
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Gynecological Disorders
Reproductive Health and Ultrasound Applications
Patient Safety and Professional Ethics

Most questions are presented as clinical scenario-based MCQs testing diagnosis, investigation, and management judgment rather than isolated fact recall.

MOHAP Obs & Gynae study material & questions

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MOHAP Obs & Gynae exam format

Prometric CBT

Written, computer-based MCQ test

~2-3 hours

General MOHAP range (varies by specialty)

3 attempts

Before file-cancellation rules apply

MOHAP's own Obs & Gynae exam page confirms the format and eligibility framework but does not publish a specific MCQ count or passing score for this specialty — unlike Paediatrics, where MOHAP publishes a confirmed 70% threshold. Treat the general 2-3 hour range from MOHAP's own paper-pattern guidance as indicative rather than exact, and confirm your specific exam details directly with MOHAP once your file is opened. See our MOHAP exam paper pattern guide for more on the general format.

Preparation tips for the MOHAP Obs & Gynae exam

Prioritize obstetric emergencies

Postpartum hemorrhage, preeclampsia/eclampsia, and labor complications are consistently high-yield across every Gulf authority's version of this specialty exam.

Practice scenario-based MCQs

Expect clinical vignettes requiring you to judge severity and next steps, not just recall a fact.

Keep your logbook current

Since Obs & Gynae is treated as a surgical specialty by MOHAP, start compiling and attesting your 2-year clinical logbook well before you plan to apply.

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.

Sample Practice MCQs

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

> Question 1: Obstetric Emergency

A woman at 33 weeks gestation presents with sudden-onset painless vaginal bleeding and a soft, non-tender uterus. Fetal heart rate is reassuring. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Answer: Placenta previa — the placenta is implanted over or near the internal cervical os.

Explanation: Painless vaginal bleeding with a soft, non-tender uterus in the third trimester is the classic presentation of placenta previa, in contrast to placental abruption, which typically presents with painful bleeding and a tender, often hypertonic uterus. Digital vaginal examination should be avoided until placental location is confirmed by ultrasound.

> Question 2: Gynecology

A 45-year-old woman reports heavy, prolonged menstrual bleeding and pelvic pressure. Pelvic exam reveals an enlarged, irregularly shaped uterus. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Answer: Uterine leiomyomas (fibroids).

Explanation: An enlarged, irregular ("bumpy") uterus with heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic pressure is the classic presentation of uterine fibroids, one of the most common benign gynecological tumors in women of reproductive age. Ultrasound is typically used to confirm the diagnosis and characterize fibroid location and size.

> Question 3: Reproductive Endocrinology

A 30-year-old woman with a history of tubal surgery presents with acute lower abdominal pain and a positive urine pregnancy test. Transvaginal ultrasound shows no intrauterine gestational sac. What is the most likely diagnosis and next step?

Answer: Ectopic pregnancy — obtain a serum beta-hCG level and correlate with ultrasound findings to guide urgent management, since this is a potential surgical emergency.

Explanation: A positive pregnancy test with no intrauterine gestational sac on ultrasound, especially with a history of tubal surgery (a major risk factor), raises strong suspicion for ectopic pregnancy. Prompt beta-hCG correlation and monitoring for hemodynamic instability are essential, as rupture can be life-threatening.

Frequently Asked Questions

> What does the MOHAP Obs & Gynae exam cover?

It covers normal and abnormal labor management, antenatal/intrapartum/postpartum care, obstetric complications and emergencies, menstrual disorders and gynecological infections, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, gynecological disorders, reproductive health and ultrasound applications, and patient safety and professional ethics.

> Why does MOHAP require a logbook for Obs & Gynae?

MOHAP classifies Obstetrics & Gynecology as a surgical specialty, alongside General Surgery, so applicants must provide a minimum 2-year clinical logbook attested by the appropriate health authority, in addition to the standard qualification and experience requirements.

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

An Obs & Gynae-specific passing score isn't separately published by MOHAP, unlike Paediatrics, where MOHAP confirms a 70% threshold. Confirm your specific passing score directly with MOHAP once your application file is opened.

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

Possibly, for Consultant Physicians or Specialist Consultants holding a recognized board certification such as US ABMS, UK CCT/CCST/CESR, an Australian/NZ Fellowship of the Royal College, Canadian RCPSC or CFPC certification, or an Irish Certificate of Full Registration/Specialist Doctor. This is evaluated case-by-case.

> How many attempts are allowed for the MOHAP Obs & Gynae exam?

MOHAP allows 3 exam attempts. A 4th attempt requires a 1-year waiting period plus 6 months of documented current clinical practice, and failing the 4th attempt results in the application file being cancelled.

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