This certification preparation program is reviewed by Dr. Ran Wilkosin, MD, FACP, FRCP, Chief Advisor at Royal Medical Pathways, for alignment with current sittings and registry requirements.
What is DOH?
- Full name
- Department of Health Abu Dhabi
- Administering body
- DOH is the regulatory body for the healthcare sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi
- Purpose
- Abu Dhabi health licensing for all medical professionals.
- Format
- CBT Exam
- 2026-2027 cycle
- Sittings open across the 2026-2027 academic year — contact us for the next available date.
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Overview
DOH is the regulatory body for the healthcare sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Exam Structure
CBT Exam
- Professional licensing MCQ.
Eligibility & Registration
- Qualification verification.
How to Register for DOH in 2026
Check DOH eligibility
Verify your qualifications meet the DOH requirements for the 2026-2027 cycle.
Speak with a Royal Medical Pathways advisor
Book a free consultation to map your prep plan and decide which study package suits your timeline and budget.
Register for DOH
Complete the official registration on the DOH portal and confirm your sitting window.
Receive your tailored study plan
Get a structured study schedule, syllabus-aligned materials and mentor calls scheduled around your test date.
Sit the exam
Attend your DOH sitting with confidence, supported by structured preparation aligned to the real exam format.
Collect and verify your certificate
We assist with certificate collection, verification and onward registration with your regulator.
DOH FAQs
What is the DOH (Department of Health Abu Dhabi) exam?
The DOH exam is Abu Dhabi's healthcare licensing assessment, previously known as the HAAD exam. It is mandatory for doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists and allied health professionals seeking to practise in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, and is delivered at Pearson VUE centres.
How is the DOH exam different from HAAD?
Functionally they are the same exam — HAAD was rebranded to DOH in 2018 after the Health Authority of Abu Dhabi became the Department of Health. Candidates, employers and test centres continue to use both names interchangeably.
Who is eligible to sit the DOH exam?
You need a recognised professional qualification, primary source verification of your credentials, relevant clinical experience, and normally a job offer from an Abu Dhabi facility. Requirements vary by role, with specialists needing post-graduate training and examinations.
Where can I book the DOH exam?
DOH exams are booked through Pearson VUE. After the Department of Health approves your application, you receive eligibility to schedule your exam at any Pearson VUE centre worldwide, making it convenient for overseas candidates.
What does the DOH exam cover?
The DOH exam tests specialty-specific clinical knowledge plus patient safety, ethics and UAE practice standards. Questions are multiple-choice and computer-based, with the pass threshold set by the Department of Health for each profession.
