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DOH · DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH — ABU DHABI

Pass the DOH exam for Abu Dhabi practice.

Department of Health — Abu Dhabi (formerly HAAD) exam preparation with the region's largest DOH-aligned question bank, Pearson VUE mock simulations and Malaffi-ready licensing support.

Exam formatPearson VUE MCQ
Total questions150
Duration3 hours
Passing score60–65%
Negative markingNone
EmirateAbu Dhabi, UAE
ResultsWithin 5 business days
Overview & Eligibility

Who sits the DOH exam, and how to qualify.

Overview

  • Required for all healthcare professionals practicing in Abu Dhabi emirate
  • Successor to the HAAD licensing examination with updated DOH blueprints
  • Evaluates clinical excellence, patient safety and Abu Dhabi healthcare regulations
  • Includes Malaffi health information exchange and quality standards content
  • Delivered at Pearson VUE centers in UAE and internationally

Eligibility

  • Primary qualification with DataFlow PSV completed
  • Experience per DOH Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR)
  • DOH application submitted through the official licensing portal
  • Credential equivalency assessment where applicable
  • Medical fitness certificate and malpractice insurance documentation
Exam pattern

How the DOH exam is structured.

Key format details so you know exactly what to expect on test day.

ComponentDetail
DeliveryPearson VUE or authorized DOH testing centers
Question typeClinical vignettes, single best answer
Specialist examsMay include adaptive difficulty components
Unique contentAbu Dhabi healthcare policy and patient safety questions
RetakesMandatory remediation period between failed attempts

Passing score & results

DOH requires a 60% passing threshold for general licensing exams. Specialist exams may require 65% or higher. DOH maintains strict re-examination policies with mandatory remediation periods. Our analytics identify whether you meet DOH-ready benchmarks across all blueprint categories.

Exam blueprint

Where the questions actually come from.

DOH uniquely weights patient safety, quality standards and Abu Dhabi-specific regulations alongside clinical medicine.

Topic areaWeight
Internal Medicine32%
Surgery & Anesthesia17%
OB/GYN & Pediatrics17%
Pharmacology & Prescribing11%
Patient Safety & Quality11%
Ethics & Abu Dhabi Regulations12%
Preparation strategy

A 3-phase plan, not a question dump.

PHASE 01 — WEEKS 1–3

PQR & safety review

Study DOH PQR for your specialty plus patient safety, incident reporting and Malaffi requirements.

PHASE 02 — WEEKS 4–6

Pearson VUE MCQ drills

10,000+ DOH MCQs with AI analytics identifying weak blueprint domains.

PHASE 03 — WEEKS 7–10

Mock exam readiness

Three consecutive mock scores above 70% before booking your official DOH exam.

LMS preparation tools

Everything you need to pass DOH — in one platform.

MCQ Question Bank

  • 10,000+ DOH-aligned practice questions with explanations
  • Topic filters matching the official blueprint weights
  • Performance analytics by subject area
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Timed Mock Exams

  • Full-length simulations mirroring real DOH exam timing
  • Post-exam analytics highlighting weak domains
  • Compare scores against cohort benchmarks
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Subscription Plans

  • Monthly, 6-month and lifetime access options
  • Includes MCQ bank, mock exams and video lectures
  • DOH Abu Dhabi Exam preparation bundles with licensing support
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Platform Preview

See the study tools before you enroll

A look at the MCQ practice screen, the mock exam interface, your results page, and a personalised study plan. These are interface previews — enrolled students access the live, working versions in the dashboard.

Tiered plans for DOH prep

Online MCQ, Mock, or Crash Course — real catalog prices.

Prices below are the published LMS catalog (1 / 3 / 6 month validity). Select a DOH course to enrol.

Basic
ONLINE MCQ PLAN

Q Bank + Mock Test Series

AED 399
  • Extensive Q bank covering 25 subjects tailored for your exam with explanations
  • Subject-wise PYQs
  • 12 full-length time-based mock tests
  • Image-based MCQs
  • Flash cards – memorise medical concepts
  • Golden Recalls
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Starter
MOCK PLAN

Mock Test Series

AED 249
  • 12 Full-length time-based Mock Test Series + Learning Analytics
  • Flash cards – memorise medical concepts
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Join thousands of successful candidates. Instant access to MCQ banks, mock exams, and expert licensing support.

FAQ

Common DOH Abu Dhabi exam questions.

Healthcare professionals in Abu Dhabi (including Al Ain and Al Dhafra) need a license issued by DOH — the Department of Health Abu Dhabi. It's sometimes still called a HAAD license, since DOH was previously named the Health Authority – Abu Dhabi (HAAD).
Yes — HAAD (Health Authority – Abu Dhabi) was renamed and restructured as DOH (Department of Health – Abu Dhabi) around 2018–2019. It's the same authority, exam, and licensing requirements under a new name, not a separate system.
The process includes a PQR eligibility assessment, DataFlow Primary Source Verification, receiving your Eligibility ID, scheduling your exam through Pearson VUE, sitting the exam, and final license issuance alongside a confirmed Abu Dhabi employer.
DOH exams are scheduled through Pearson VUE, not Prometric — a common point of confusion since DHA and MOH both use Prometric instead.
A DOH (HAAD) license authorizes healthcare practice within Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra. It does not cover Dubai (which requires a separate DHA license) or the Northern Emirates (which require MOH or SHA).
Yes. The Department of Health — Abu Dhabi (DOH) is the successor to HAAD. The exam structure and licensing process continue under the DOH brand with updated blueprints.
DHA-to-DOH transfer may qualify for equivalency in certain professions. Requirements vary — our licensing consultants provide free eligibility assessments.
DOH exam fees vary by profession and are published on the DOH portal. Package pricing on our platform includes exam prep plus licensing support.
We update our DOH MCQ bank monthly based on candidate debriefs and official DOH content guideline releases.
Yes. DOH mandates continuing medical education credits for annual license renewal through approved providers.
Malaffi is Abu Dhabi's health information exchange. DOH-licensed practitioners must register with Malaffi for electronic health record integration at participating facilities.

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Success Stories

From Preparation to Practicing with Pride

Healthcare professionals who passed licensing exams and launched their careers across the UAE and GCC.

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