DHA Internal Medicine Specialty Exam Syllabus & Format - 2025 Guide
The DHA (Dubai Health Authority) Internal Medicine specialty exam is designed to assess the knowledge, clinical skills, and competencies of physicians aiming to practice internal medicine in Dubai. Below is the syllabus for DHA Internal Medicine exam which contains possible list of topics/subjects covering this exam.
• Cardiovascular
• Pulmonary Diseases
• Gastrointestinal Diseases
• Infectious Diseases
• Hematology
• Oncology
• Nephrology
• Rheumatology
• Endocrinology
• Neuroscience
• Emergency Medicine
• Patient Safety
What is DHA Internal Medicine Exam Format:
The total duration for DHA Internal Medicine Prometric exam is 2.5 to 3 hours with 100-150 total questions and the passing score is above 60-70%. Questions are often case-based, requiring clinical judgment, diagnosis, evidence-based management.
How to get the DHA Internal Medicine past questions?
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) does not allow test takers to take specialty related questions in any form, nor publically sell them. Therefore, you can not find EXACTLY the same past papers/questions anywhere, but this doesn't mean that you can not find the closest match. With our DHA Internal Medicine Qbank, you can find questions compiled from the feedback/brain-dumps of actual test takers as well as questions written by our expert teachers. Practicing with them in the exam-like environment while going through available explanations will help you pass this exam in your first attempt.
Is there an interview/Oral exam after passing the written exam?
Generally there is no interview or oral exam after passing your DHA Internal Medicine specialty written exam. However, your employer/health facility may ask for an internal interview/oral exam as part of your employment process.
How many attempts are allowed?
You can make 3 attempts within a year. Failing all 3 attempts will require you to wait for atleast one year and then reapply for fourth time, which may be your last attempt allowed.
What is the scope of Internal Medicine specialist in Dubai UAE?
The Internal Medicine specialist positions are still high in demand in Dubai UAE because of the increasing number of expats population there, showing an increasing trend in lifestyle related medical issues. But capitalizing on this demand all depends upon your experience and qualifications.
How to book the exam?
You can book the DHA Internal Medicine specialty exam through visiting the Prometric center official website. Follow our Step by Step Prometric Exam Booking Guideline to book your exam.
Can I apply for DHA Internal Medicine Exam from outside UAE?
Yes, you can apply for DHA Internal Medicine from around the world and can even book and attempt from anywhere, provided that Prometric testing service has testing center available at your location.
What is the salary scale for an Internal Medicine specialist?
The salary structure for an Internal Medicine specialist in Dubai UAE varies a lot, as it depends upon many key factors such as your experience, qualification, government or private health facility etc. Tentatively, It may be AED 20,000 to 70,000+(Monthly). It may also include some percentage on health facility earning due to your efforts.
