Gulf countries have made substantial investments in their healthcare infrastructure, aiming to provide high-quality healthcare services. There is a high demand for pediatrics as governments and healthcare authorities in these countries allocate significant resources to pediatric healthcare programs, preventive care, and initiatives for early intervention and child development.
To practice pediatrics in Gulf countries, healthcare professionals are typically required to pass licensing exams specific to each country. Different Gulf countries have different exam syllabus and pattern, let’s have a look.
DHA exam for Pediatrics
The DHA (Dubai Health Authority) exam is a licensing examination conducted by the DHA for healthcare professionals who wish to practice pediatrics in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The DHA exam is a mandatory requirement to obtain a license to practice pediatrics in Dubai. The DHA exam assesses the candidate’s knowledge, understanding, and competence in the field of pediatrics to ensure that they meet the required standards to provide quality healthcare services in Dubai.
The DHA exam for pediatrics is a computer-based multiple-choice question (MCQ) exam. It tests your knowledge and understanding of pediatric medicine, clinical skills, and practical application.
Syllabus :
- Growth and Development
- Adolescent and behavior
- Gastroenterology
- Acute care (ER,PICU,NICU)
- Metabolic and Endocrine
- Allergy / Immunology /Infectious Diseases
- Cardiovascular
- Hematology/ Oncology
- Neurology
- Renal /Musculoskeletal
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Patient Safety
- Respiratory
Pattern:
- Duration: 160 minutes
- No. of Questions: 100
- Pass Score: 70%
Fee: USD280
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After completing the exam, candidates receive their results. If they pass the exam, they can proceed with the licensing process. The DHA provides guidance on the required documents, fees, and additional steps to obtain a license to practice pediatrics in Dubai.
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OMSB exam for Pediatrics
The OMSB (Oman Medical Specialty Board) exam for Pediatrics is a licensing examination conducted by the Oman Medical Specialty Board in Oman. The OMSB exam assesses the knowledge, competency, and clinical skills of candidates in the field of Pediatrics to ensure they meet the required standards for practicing Pediatrics in Oman.
Syllabus:
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SCHS Exam for Pediatrics
In Saudi Arabia, the SCHS conducts licensing exams for healthcare professionals, including pediatricians. The exam assesses the candidate’s clinical knowledge and competence in the field of pediatrics.
Syllabus:
- Growth and Development Adolescent and Behavior- 15%
- Gastroenterology – 5%
- Acute Care (ER, PICU, NICU) – 15%
- Metabolic and Endocrine – 5%
- Allergy / Immunology / Infectious Diseases – 10%
- Respiratory – 10%
- Cardiovascular – 5%
- Hematology / Oncology – 5%
- Neurology – 10%
- Renal / Musculoskeleta – 5%
- Pediatrics Surgery – 5%
- Professionalism and Ethics – 5%
- Patient Safety – 5%
Pattern:
- Total MCQs: 200
- Time Duration: 4 hours
- Passing Score
Registrar: 65%
Senior Registrar: 70%
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QCHP Exam for Pediatrics
The Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners (QCHP) administers the licensing examination for pediatrics in Qatar. This comprehensive exam assesses candidates’ knowledge, clinical skills, and competency in the field of pediatrics, ensuring they meet the necessary standards to practice pediatrics in Qatar.
Syllabus:
- Growth and Development Adolescent and behavior – 22 Questions
- Gastroenterology- 8 Questions
- Acute care (ER, PICU, NICU)- 23 Questions
- Metabolic and Endocrine- 7 Questions
- Allergy / Immunology /Infectious Diseases- 15 Questions
- Respiratory- 15 Questions
- Cardiovascular- 7 Questions
- Hematology/ Oncology- 7 Questions
- Neurology- 15 Questions
- Renal /Musculoskeletal- 8 Questions
- Pediatrics Surgery- 7 Questions
- Professionalism and Ethics- 8 Questions
- Patient Safety- 8 Questions
Pattern:
- Total: 150 MCQs
- Time Duration: 3 ½ hours
- Passing Score: 65%
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