FAQ

A list of frequently asked questions and answers.
What is Prometricgulf ?

Prometricgulf is an online self-assessment and practice tool that can help you to prepare for your upcoming medical exams in gulf countries.

Our practice packages cover most of the specialties questions with correct answers and explanations.

We add/update all the questions periodically to provide the best to our customers.

Why Prometricgulf.com?

We are professionals in this industry for more than 11 years came up with an idea to provide quality study materials in a systematic way to pass medical exams. Our learning program includes "Question Bank" and "Real-time mock exams." A result will be published immediately after each mock test, which allows the candidate to assess themself.

What is real-time MOCK EXAM, and how is it beneficial for you?

This is an important feature included in every package. When you attend a specific number of questions in question bank, an exam will be unlocked automatically. This feature allows you to attend the exam and refine yourself. The questions will be asked from the portion he/she learned. You can finish your exam and continue attending mcq's .

Each Mock Exam has 100 questions, and you need to finish it in 150 Minutes. Exams are desinged alomost similar to real exams. This will help you see where you stand and understand the nature and patterns.

You will get the below option in the exam.

  • Previous button to go to previous questions
  • Next button to move forward
  • Mark questions to review later

At the end of the Exam, you will get the following options.

  • Review Marked – You will be able to review all marked questions one by one and correct the answer.
  • Review All – You will be able to review all 100 questions and make any changes (if required
  • End Exam – Once you finished the exam, click the "End Exam" button, and it will be directed you to the Result page. You can see the total score, and time is taken to finish the exam, etc.

Note: The total number of questions and time frame differs from each medical authorities depends on your profession.

What is the validity of Prometricgulf package?

All our Subscriptions are valid for six months. You can renew at the time of expiry if needed.

Can I share my user credentials with anyone else?

You cannot; if our platform recognizes that you have shared your user credentials, it will lead to the account termination.

What are the documents generally asked by the Medical Authorities for the licensing process?

Below is the checklist of the Documents.

  • Course Certificate (Professional Certificate)
  • Mark list
  • Experience Certificates
  • Good Standing Certificate (From the medical council in your present working country –Less than six months)
  • Passport copy (Front and Back Side)
  • BLS Certificate (Basic Life Support Course)
  • Passport Size Photo (White Background)
  • Log Files (For the surgery specialist Doctors only)
How long is the validity of Licence in UAE?

The Validity of DHA, MOH, and HAAD Licence is one year. Your Employer will renew it every year. You need CME Points to renew your license.

Can I transfer my license from once gulf country to another?

You cannot transfer a license from one country to another.

What is the procedure to get a job after passing the Exam?

There are two ways mainly to get a Job.

1. Most of the Hospitals and Clinics nowadays entertaining aspirant to visit their website and upload your CV.

2. You can walk into hospitals or clinics and meet the HR (Meeting HR is according to their policy and procedure)

How many CME Points required to renew DHA Licence?

For the Allied Health – 10 CME Points

For Nurses - 20 CME Points

For the Doctors - 40 CME Points

How can I earn CME Points in UAE?

CME Points can avail by attending the below Courses from any AHA or NAEMT Accredited Institutions.

1. ACLS (Advanced cardiovascular life support - For Doctors and Nurses only - 14 points (AHA - American Heart Association)

2. PALS - Paediatric Advanced Life Support- 14 CME points (AHA - American Heart Association)

3. ITLS (International Trauma Life Support - 14 CME points (AHA - American Heart Association)

4. PHTLS (Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support - 14 CME Points (AHA - American Heart Association)

5. ADLS - Advanced Medical Life Support - - 14 Points (NAEMT- National institute of American Emergency Medical Technician (Ambulance & EM Staff)

6. Sterilization in Healthcare setting course - 4.5 CME Points (DoH-Department of Health – Abu Dhabi)

7. ECG and Pharmacology provider course - 7 CME Points (DoH-Department of Health – Abu Dhabi)

8. Advanced Infection control course - 6 CME Points (DoH-Department of Health – Abu Dhabi)

9. Pain management Lecture - 3.25 CME Points (DoH-Department of Health – Abu Dhabi)

Does BLS Certificate is mandatory for the licensing process?

Basic Life Support is a Key area of every medical staff. Nowadays, all Medical Authorities is started asking BLS Certificates at the time of Registration.

Which are the Licencing Exams in the United Arab Emirates?

There are 4 Licences in UAE, which are divided by Emirates.

  1. Abu Dhabi Emirate - DoH Exam (Previously known as HAAD Exam) – You can work in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
  2. DoH (HAAD) Address

    Behind Al-Futtaim Agency, Airport Road, Abu Dhabi

    Tel: +971 2 449 3333

2. Dubai Emirate - DHA Exam(You can work anywhere in Dubai)

DHA Address:

Health Regulation Sector

26th floor

Festival Office Tower

Dubai Festival City., Dubai, UAE

Tel: 800-342 (800-DHA)

3. Dubai Emirate-DHCA Exam - You can work in Dubai Health Care City only

DHCA Address:

Dubai Health Care City

Tel: Toll-Free 800 432584

Tel: +97143838300

4. Rest of the 5 Emirates- MOH Exam – You can work in Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah, and Ras Al Khaimah Emirates.

MOH Address:

Muhaisna 2,

beside Etisalat Academy on Sheikh Muhammed bin Zayed Road

Tel: 0097142301000

Hotline: 800 111 11

What is the Licencing exam in Oman?

The Medical Licencing Exam to work in Oman is called OMSB (Oman Medical Speciality Board) Exam. The Minimum eligibility criteria for every profession is two years. You need to pass the licensing exam to work in the Sultanate of Oman.

OMSB Address:

P.O Box 1422

P.C 132

Al Khoudh

Sultanate of Oman

Tel - +96824181000

What is the Licencing exam in Saudi Arabia?

SCFHS (Saudi Commission for Health Specialities) provides computer-based examinations for the majority of health specialties during weekdays.

Specialized examination committees administer exams for a limited number of specialties that are not yet available on computer-based testing (CBT) technology.

SCHFS Address:

6591 Abdullah Ibn Hudhafah As Sahmi,

Diplomatic Quarter, Riyadh 12511

Postal Code:11414 Po Box:94656

Tel:920019393

What is the Licencing exam in Kuwait?

Ministry of Health Kuwait has a specialized committee for each field in the Health Licensing Department (Technical Office) through which a test or personal interview set for the job applicant.

SCHFS Address:

Once you succeed in the interview, there will be a medical examination, and then they issue licenses.

Kuwait MOH Address:

Ministry of Health

Sulaibkhat - Jamal Abdel Nasser Street

PO Box 5 zip code 13001

Kuwait

Hotline:151

Tel:​1810005

What is the Licencing exam in Qatar?

The qualifying Exam is considered to be one of the requirements for registration / licensing of healthcare practitioners to ensure the efficiency and the eligibility of applicants to work safely in the State of Qatar.

Once you succeed in the interview, there will be a medical examination, and then they issue licenses.

The passing Mark for GPs, GP Dentists and Pharmacists is 60%, and the rest of all other categories is 50%.

QCHP Address:

Ministry of Public Health - Al Khaleej Street

3rd Floor

PO Box. 7744

Doha, Qatar

What is the Licencing exam in Bahrain?

The Department of Health care Professionals Regulations (NHRA) regulates and manages the registration and licensing for all practicing health professionals in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The passing Mark for GPs, GP Dentists and Pharmacists is 60%, and the rest of all other categories is 50%.

NHRA Address:

National Health Regulatory Authority

Building 612, Road 1011, Block 410,

Sanabis

P.O. Box 11464 Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain

Tel: +973 17 113 333

Disclaimer:

Please check with the respective Medical Authorities to clarity before application. We are not responsible for any changes in the above details made by these authorities