DHA GP Exam Format
Use this page to explain the exam structure, eligibility summary, topics, and BoardQBank practice format for Dubai Health Authority General Practice candidates.
General Practice computer-based MCQ exam.
The DHA GP exam is a licensing exam for physicians applying under the General Practice title. The exam is delivered as a computer-based multiple-choice test.
| Item | DHA GP exam detail |
|---|---|
| Profession category | Physician — General Practice |
| Exam type | Computer-based multiple-choice question exam |
| Number of questions | 150 MCQs |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Exam code | GEN5331 |
| Passing score | 60% |
| BoardQBank simulation | 150-question timed mock tests with exam mode and review mode |
Common DHA GP application requirements.
This section is a study-site summary only. Applicants should confirm their exact eligibility through the DHA Sheryan portal and current UAE PQR document.
Medical degree
Recognized allopathic medical qualification meeting UAE professional qualification standards.
Internship
Completion of a 12-month internship after medical graduation is generally required.
Experience
For GP title, clinical experience after internship is required according to the professional qualification requirements.
Valid license
Applicants usually need valid registration or license from the home country or last employment country.
Good Standing
A recent Good Standing Certificate is commonly required for professional licensing applications.
DataFlow / PSV
Degree, license, and experience documents typically require Primary Source Verification.
BoardQBank DHA GP topic map.
Use this topic map to organize the DHA GP question bank and mock exams.
Chronic Disease
Diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, asthma, COPD, chronic kidney disease.
Acute Medicine
Fever, chest pain, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, infection, common primary care presentations.
Emergency Care
Anaphylaxis, ACS, stroke, sepsis, DKA, asthma exacerbation, urgent referral decisions.
Pediatrics
Fever, rash, dehydration, respiratory symptoms, growth, vaccination, red flags.
Women’s Health
Pregnancy, contraception, abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic pain, infections, screening.
Surgery
Appendicitis, cholecystitis, hernia, wounds, trauma, acute abdomen.
Psychiatry
Depression, anxiety, psychosis, suicide risk, substance use, medication adverse effects.
Dermatology
Eczema, psoriasis, cellulitis, fungal infections, urticaria, melanoma warning signs.
Eye and ENT
Red eye, acute vision loss, otitis, vertigo, sinusitis, sore throat, epistaxis.
Family Medicine
Continuity care, prevention, counseling, risk-factor modification, follow-up planning.
Screening
Periodic health exam, cancer screening, cardiovascular prevention, immunization.
EBM
Sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, study design, bias, diagnostic interpretation.
Standard DHA GP MCQ structure.
Every question should teach the clinical decision, the wrong-option traps, and the key exam principle.
| Question section | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Question ID | Unique tracking code such as DHA-GP-MED-0001. |
| Clinical case | Realistic primary care or emergency presentation. |
| Question stem | One clear decision: diagnosis, next test, treatment, referral, counseling, or prevention. |
| A–E options | Short, plausible answer choices with one best answer. |
| Correct answer | Direct answer with exact option letter and wording. |
| Explanation | Why the correct answer is most appropriate. |
| Wrong-option analysis | Why each alternative is less appropriate. |
| Diagnosis / investigations / treatment | Exam-focused summary of the condition. |
| DHA GP exam trap | Common error to avoid under exam pressure. |
| References | Current clinical references or official guidance when applicable. |