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A 55-year-old man presents with an acutely hot, swollen, red first metatarsophalangeal joint. Joint aspiration shows negatively birefringent needle-shaped crystals under polarised light. What is the most appropriate acute treatment if there is no contraindication?
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1A 58-year-old man presents with crushing central chest pain for 40 minutes. ECG shows 3 mm ST-segment elevation in leads II, III and aVF. Which coronary artery is most likely occluded?
2A 64-year-old man with an acute anterior STEMI presents 2 hours after symptom onset to a facility with a cardiac catheterisation lab. What is the preferred reperfusion strategy?
3A 72-year-old woman with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (LVEF 30%) remains symptomatic on an ACE inhibitor, beta-blocker and a mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist. Which additional drug class has been shown to reduce cardiovascular death and heart-failure hospitalisation in this setting?
4A 45-year-old man has a clinic blood pressure of 158/96 mmHg confirmed on ambulatory monitoring. He has no diabetes or chronic kidney disease and is of non-African ancestry. Which first-line antihypertensive is most appropriate to initiate?
5A 68-year-old man with newly diagnosed non-valvular atrial fibrillation has a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 4. What is the most appropriate stroke-prevention strategy?
6A 30-year-old woman presents with sudden pleuritic chest pain and dyspnoea. She is tachycardic, has a normal chest X-ray, and is haemodynamically stable. A Wells score suggests pulmonary embolism is likely. What is the most appropriate next investigation?
7A 55-year-old smoker with COPD has worsening breathlessness, increased sputum volume and sputum purulence over 3 days. He is afebrile with no consolidation on chest X-ray. In addition to bronchodilators and steroids, what is the most appropriate adjunctive treatment?
8A 26-year-old asthmatic presents with a peak flow of 35% predicted, inability to complete sentences, and a respiratory rate of 30/min. What feature would specifically indicate a life-threatening (rather than acute severe) asthma attack?
9A 60-year-old man with type 2 diabetes has an HbA1c of 8.4% on metformin. He has established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Which add-on agent provides the greatest cardiovascular benefit?
10A 22-year-old with type 1 diabetes presents with vomiting, abdominal pain, Kussmaul breathing, blood glucose 28 mmol/L, pH 7.10 and ketonaemia. After starting IV 0.9% sodium chloride, when should potassium typically be added to fluids in diabetic ketoacidosis?
About the DHA Specialist Exam Exam
The DHA Specialist Licensing Assessment is a computer-based examination required for specialist-grade doctors seeking to practise in Dubai. It is delivered through Prometric and tests specialty-specific clinical medicine alongside UAE clinical regulations, ethics and patient safety. Eligibility generally requires a recognised postgraduate qualification and relevant experience verified through DataFlow.
Assessment
Computer-based multiple-choice assessment, specialty-specific, delivered at Prometric test centres. Commonly 150 single-best-answer MCQs in English with no negative marking.
Time Limit
Approximately 150-170 minutes (commonly 150 MCQs in about 150-170 minutes).
Passing Score
Generally 60% for most specialties; some specialties set a higher pass standard. Confirm the specialty-specific standard via the Sheryan portal.
Exam Fee
Approximately USD 280 (~AED 1,028) Prometric fee for specialist doctors, in addition to DataFlow Primary Source Verification and Sheryan eligibility/licensing fees. (Dubai Health (formerly DHA))
DHA Specialist Exam Exam Content Outline
Specialty clinical medicine
Specialty-specific diagnosis and evidence-based management; for internal medicine this spans cardiology, respiratory, endocrine, gastroenterology, nephrology, rheumatology, infectious disease, haematology and neurology.
Emergency and acute care
Immediate management of medical emergencies including resuscitation, sepsis, anaphylaxis, toxicology and environmental emergencies common in the UAE.
Pharmacology and therapeutics
Safe prescribing, drug interactions, adverse drug reactions, therapeutic drug monitoring and dosing in renal and other special populations.
UAE clinical regulations
DHA licensing and scope of practice, controlled-drug prescribing, communicable-disease notification, confidentiality and health-data law, child protection and end-of-life law.
Medical ethics and professionalism
Consent and autonomy, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, integrity and professional conduct expected of licensed practitioners.
Patient safety and quality
Patient identification, infection prevention, surgical safety, incident reporting, root cause analysis and quality improvement.
How to Pass the DHA Specialist Exam Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Generally 60% for most specialties; some specialties set a higher pass standard. Confirm the specialty-specific standard via the Sheryan portal.
- Assessment: Computer-based multiple-choice assessment, specialty-specific, delivered at Prometric test centres. Commonly 150 single-best-answer MCQs in English with no negative marking.
- Time limit: Approximately 150-170 minutes (commonly 150 MCQs in about 150-170 minutes).
- Exam fee: Approximately USD 280 (~AED 1,028) Prometric fee for specialist doctors, in addition to DataFlow Primary Source Verification and Sheryan eligibility/licensing fees.
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the DHA Specialist exam and how long is it?
The DHA specialist exam is a Prometric computer-based test that commonly contains around 150 single-best-answer MCQs to be completed in roughly 150-170 minutes. The exact count and time can vary by specialty, so confirm your specialty's structure on the Sheryan portal.
What is the passing score for the DHA Specialist exam?
Most DHA specialty exams require approximately 60% to pass, although some specialties set a higher standard. The result is reported as Pass or Fail in your Sheryan account, and you should verify your specialty's specific standard with Dubai Health.
How do I become eligible to sit the DHA Specialist exam?
Candidates apply through the Sheryan portal, complete DataFlow Primary Source Verification of their qualifications, and must hold a recognised postgraduate specialist qualification with the required experience. Once eligibility is confirmed, you schedule the exam on the Prometric website.
How many attempts are allowed for the DHA exam?
Candidates are generally allowed up to three attempts per year. If all three attempts in a cycle are unsuccessful, a waiting period may apply before reapplying. Confirm current rules via Dubai Health, as policies can change.