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1A 24-year-old man reports that he can hear two or more voices discussing him in the third person, commenting on his actions as he performs them. Which term best describes this phenomenon?
2A patient believes that an external force is inserting thoughts into his mind that are not his own. This experience is best described as which passivity phenomenon?
3A patient describes a vivid perception of a deceased relative standing at the foot of the bed while falling asleep. There is no associated psychopathology and the experience resolves on waking. What is this phenomenon called?
4A patient suddenly experiences a fully formed delusion arising directly from a normal perception, with no understandable connection between the two (e.g. seeing a traffic light turn red and instantly knowing he is the chosen one). What is the correct term?
5During a mental state examination a patient's speech jumps between loosely connected topics, and on questioning the links are not understandable to the interviewer. This formal thought disorder is best termed:
6A patient with depression believes, against all evidence, that her internal organs have rotted away and no longer exist. This nihilistic delusion is characteristic of which syndrome?
7A patient with chronic schizophrenia repeats the interviewer's words back exactly when asked questions. What is this sign called?
8Which of the following is a recognised negative symptom of schizophrenia rather than a positive symptom?
9According to ICD-11, what is the minimum duration of characteristic symptoms required to diagnose schizophrenia?
10A 30-year-old develops a clear-cut psychosis with delusions that began abruptly and fully resolved within two weeks, with no evidence of a mood disorder or substance use. Which ICD-11 diagnosis is most appropriate?
About the Arab Board Psychiatry Part 1 Exam
The Arab Board Psychiatry Part 1 examination is the written knowledge assessment in the Arab Board postgraduate psychiatry training pathway, administered by the Arab Board of Health Specializations across Arab League countries including the UAE. It is a single best-of-five single-best-answer MCQ paper of approximately 150 questions completed in about three hours, testing descriptive psychopathology, the major disorder groups, psychopharmacology, and relevant ethics and law.
Exam sponsor: Arab Board of Health Specializations (ABHS). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
A single written paper of approximately 150 best-of-five single-best-answer MCQs in a clinical-vignette style, covering the basic sciences and core clinical knowledge of psychiatry.
Time Limit
Approximately 3 hours for the written paper
Passing Score
ABHS does not publish a single official pass percentage for the written paper; a threshold of around 60% is commonly reported by candidates. Confirm the current standard with your training centre or national Arab Board office.
Exam / Certification Fees
Fees are set by ABHS and the relevant national council and vary by country and year. Verify the current examination and registration fees locally.
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Descriptive Psychopathology and Phenomenology
Delusions, hallucinations, thought disorder, first-rank symptoms, mental state examination terms and defence mechanisms.
Psychotic Disorders
Schizophrenia, delusional disorder, acute and transient psychosis, catatonia, aetiology and first-episode management.
Mood Disorders
Depression, bipolar disorder, mania and hypomania, perinatal mood disorders, ECT and neurobiology.
Psychopharmacology
Antipsychotics, antidepressants, mood stabilisers, lithium toxicity, NMS, serotonin syndrome and side effects.
Anxiety, OCD and Trauma Disorders
Panic disorder, generalised anxiety, OCD, PTSD and complex PTSD with first-line treatment.
Substance Use Disorders
Alcohol withdrawal, delirium tremens, Wernicke-Korsakoff and opioid and stimulant misuse.
Personality Disorders
Categorical subtypes, the ICD-11 dimensional model and dialectical behaviour therapy.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, eating disorders and refeeding syndrome.
Old-Age and Organic Neuropsychiatry
Delirium, dementia subtypes, pseudodementia and organic causes of psychiatric symptoms.
Risk Assessment, Ethics and Law
Suicide risk, capacity, consent, confidentiality and mental health law principles.
Preparing for the Arab Board Psychiatry Part 1 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: ABHS does not publish a single official pass percentage for the written paper; a threshold of around 60% is commonly reported by candidates. Confirm the current standard with your training centre or national Arab Board office.
- Assessment: A single written paper of approximately 150 best-of-five single-best-answer MCQs in a clinical-vignette style, covering the basic sciences and core clinical knowledge of psychiatry.
- Time limit: Approximately 3 hours for the written paper
- Exam / certification fees: Fees are set by ABHS and the relevant national council and vary by country and year. Verify the current examination and registration fees locally. Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
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Arab Board Psychiatry Part 1: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What format is the Arab Board Psychiatry Part 1 written exam?
It is a single written paper of best-of-five single-best-answer multiple-choice questions, widely reported as around 150 questions completed in about three hours. Most items are clinical-vignette style, asking you to select the single best answer from five options.
What is the passing score for the Arab Board psychiatry written exam?
The Arab Board of Health Specializations does not publish a single fixed official pass percentage. Candidates commonly report a threshold of around 60%, but you should confirm the current standard with your training centre or national Arab Board office.
Which classification systems should I know for the exam?
You should be comfortable with the diagnostic concepts in ICD-11 and DSM-5-TR, including differences such as the one-month symptom requirement for schizophrenia in ICD-11 versus six months in DSM-5-TR, and the ICD-11 dimensional model of personality disorder.
Is this practice bank specific to the UAE?
The Arab Board exam is a single regional qualification administered across Arab League countries including the UAE through national councils, so this bank reflects the shared Arab Board psychiatry syllabus rather than UAE-only content.