DHA General Practitioner (GP)

Before subscribing, check that you meet the exam board's eligibility criteria:

• Primary medical degree: An MBBS, MD, or equivalent medical degree from a school listed on the Avicenna database (formerly the WHO directory of medical schools).
• Completed internship: A finished house job/internship following graduation.
• Post-internship clinical experience: Generally at least 2 years of clinical practice in general practice after your internship. See our full DHA physician eligibility requirements for the complete breakdown by category.
• Valid license & Good Standing Certificate: An active license to practice as an International Medical Graduate (IMG) in your home country, plus a Certificate of Good Standing valid within the last 6 months.
• DataFlow Primary Source Verification: All educational, professional, and licensing documents verified through DataFlow. See our DataFlow requirements guide for the complete document checklist.

GPs may be exempted from the written Prometric exam if they've completed USMLE Part 3, PLAB 2, AMC/MCQ, MCCQE Part 2, TRAS, or NZREX, or if they hold an active medical license from a Tier-1 equivalency country (USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, Singapore, or various EU states). See our full DHA GP exam exemption conditions for the complete list and current requirements.

1. Check your eligibility category against DHA's Professional Qualification Requirements -- our Sheryan self-assessment tool is a good starting point.
2. Complete Primary Source Verification of your credentials through DataFlow.
3. Create your Sheryan account and submit your application.
4. Book and sit your Prometric exam once your eligibility is confirmed -- check current exam dates and booking details.
5. Pass the exam at the required 60%+ threshold.
6. Complete your professional registration application through Sheryan.
7. Have your prospective employer/facility activate your license once registration is approved.