Home Blogs Events Scholarships Contact
Learning Format: Live Classes + Recordings

DOH Exam Preparation Course Become a Healthcare Professional in Abu Dhabi

Ace the Department of Health (DOH) Exam on your first try with our comprehensive courses for Doctors, Dentists, Nurses, Pharmacists, and Lab Technicians. Make your dream career in Abu Dhabi with us.

30 Sep 2024 Batch Starts On
1 month Course Duration
AUD 900* EMI Starting From
APPLY NOW

12 weeks of intensive sessions

100 hours of live online training.

Study handouts, mock tests, and final DOH Exam grand tests

One-on-one feedback sessions with the trainer

Why Become a Healthcare Professional in Abu Dhabi

25 Lakh

Average annual salary of registered healthcare professionals

33000+

Healthcare professionals to be hired

10

Year golden Visa as a part of its residency program

About The Course

1

The DOH exam preparation course is designed to help globally trained healthcare professionals prepare for the Department of Health (DOH) Exam.

2

Experienced course instructors have curated a well-structured curriculum and a systematic approach to ensure a thorough understanding of the exam content.

3

The sole aim of the course is to provide all the necessary study materials, mock exams, and support for the students to ace this exam with flying colours.

4

The course offers Extended Access to our private chat group with qualified healthcare professionals, and free webinars on CV writing & securing your first job.

Who Is The Course For?

Foreign-trained healthcare professionals who want to practise, migrate, and settle abroad.

Healthcare professionals taking the DOH exam for the first time.

Those who want to take the examination with complete preparation.

What's More That
Comes With Our Course?

1-On-1 Q&A Sessions

We provide online one-on-one counselling and Q&A sessions to ensure online learning is beneficial for the aspirants. Our mentors help aspirants clear their doubts and queries and get all the answers they need.

Live+Recorded Sessions

Missed a live lecture? Don’t worry. You can always find a recorded lecture on our platform and revisit it as many times as you want during the course duration.

Extended Course Access

Getting the course once will help you prepare for not one but multiple attempts. You get access to all the resources for more than a year, to ensure proper revision.

Community Building

We help you get in touch with a community of experts, which includes mentors, registered practitioners, previous alumni and those who have successfully cleared the exams. This adds value to your preparation and get all the guidance and motivation you need.

Explore The Full Curriculum

Pharmacokinetics

  • Understanding Drug Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Elimination

Toxicology

  • Toxicology deals with the adverse effects of chemicals and physical agents on living organisms. This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of toxicology.

Over Counter Medication

  • A course on the range of over-the-counter medication products available, their active ingredients, indications, contraindications, and potential risks.

Pharmacy Law and Ethics

  • A comprehensive course designed to provide pharmacy students and professionals with a thorough understanding of the legal and ethical principles that govern the practice of pharmacy.

Pregnancy and Lactation

  • This comprehensive course is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the physiological, psychological, and nutritional aspects of pregnancy and lactation.

Paediatrics

  • This course is designed to equip pharmacy students and professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe and effective pharmaceutical care to paediatric patients.

Geriatrics

  • This course is designed to equip pharmacy students and professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe and effective pharmaceutical care to geriatric patients

Pharmacy Calculation and Compounding

  • A foundational course designed to provide pharmacy students with essential skills and knowledge in pharmaceutical calculations and the compounding of medications.

Pharmaceutical Care and Disease State Management

  • This course helps pharmacy students and professionals with pharmaceutical care for patients with various diseases.

Medication Safety

  • This course deals with the principles and best practices for reducing medication errors, enhancing patient safety, and improving the quality of medication management.

Meet The Instructors

Dr. A. Mohathasim Billah

B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD
10 years of Experience
  • Dr. A. Mohathasim Billah has completed his graduation, post-graduation and doctorate in pharmaceutical sciences from the prestigious Annamalai University.
  • Dr. Billah has 10 years of teaching experience and even more in the field of pharmacy. 
  • Presently, he works as a Professor and Head of the Department of Pharmacy Practice in Dubai. 
  • He also possesses memberships at several prestigious professional bodies such as the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) of Great Britain, the Commonwealth Pharmaceutical Association (CPA), the Association of Pharmacy Teachers of India (APTI), the Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA) and more.
Know More

Our Testimonials

prince bansal

Firstly, i am very grateful towards academically team. It has been a month being student of Academically.They focus in the specific, relevant and important content which they are assisting us to Crack KAPS. In this period, i found they are concentrating on Quality rather than Quantity. I am very delightful because of your guidance and support.

Alina Rana

I would like to thank all tutors and teams for providing us necessary resources and guidance to pass the KAPS examination. I was fully dependent on their materials and was worth it. The tutors guidance helped me to pass the exam on my first attempt. I heartily recommend others to join academically if you want to pass KAPS examinations.

Dharmendra Gupta

Very good Academically plateformfor your nice dream health professional to achivement for other countries like Australia

Saad Choudhry

Well it's a wonderful institution that will help you in getting the basic concepts revised of all the important subjects required in KAPS exam. The faculty is very awesome, the technical staff is really cooperative, the website/mock tests are designed same as that appear in the actual exam, the recalls are there, practically all the requirements fo...

Gourav Jangra

Hello guys, today I am very happy after seeing my result, I am student of academically from july batch, as per my experience all the staff members including the teachers are vey helpful and having a lot of knowledge regarding KAPS examination. Each session is very informative and productive. Academically provide very precise syllabus and made it ve...

Sayyadah Fazal

Took the classes for Australian Physiotherapy written assessment (APC) and had a positive experience. Michael sir and Manasi mam we’re very knowledgeable and had an amazing time learning from them. The concepts were made easy and practice exam helped a lot. Big shoutout to Shohini for coordinating everything and helping me through this journey.

Gladys James

I came to know about academically through Instagram. I have being a part of this family since 1 month. I have joined for both PTE and APC classes. Classes are really good. As a working person, i thought it will be difficult for me to attend classes, but the recordings provided by the team is really helping me a lot. I would like to appreciate the t...

Dorcas Grace

Good guidance.. for how to approach the AMC (Australian Medical Council) exam and comprehensive review.

Susan Laka

Greetings from Papua New Guinea. At first I didn’t know where to start and how to approach the AMC MCQ exam. Since June 2023 when I started this sessions on AMC preparation the story is different now. The Two lecturers Namely, Dr Swapnil and Dr Udara are exceptionally committed and deliver well. The team is always available to answer to us anytime....

Rahul Rajput

The session was informative and worthy. I got to know more career options about the field which currently I'm pursuing. Working internationally, career options overseas, information about pharm. D and MD, etc are the things which is new for me and actually very informative. Interacting with the guest was really helpful and had influenced me positiv...

Dharani Rajendran

I recently passed the KAPS exam, and I owe a huge thanks to Academically. Their support and guidance helped me throughout my preparation. The teachers were exceptionally kind and explained complex concepts in a way that made them easy to understand. I wholeheartedly recommend Academically to any aspiring individuals preparing for the KAPS exam in t...

Athira Raju

Academically is a great platform to achieve our dream. I recently joined but the classes they providing is very informative and understandable and they always ready to help and clarify our doubts regarding our KAPS preparation. Thank you so much to team Academically for your valuable support.

Md Imteyaz Ahmad

Academically is an organisation which able to qualify the Australian KAPS exam. I have good experience with academically. It's provides all necessary knowledge and stuffs for the KAPS.

Success Stories

If I hadn't gotten the right guidance and coaching as I got from Academically, it could have been still very difficult for me. I relied more on recorded lectures, the lectures were very informative to the point, concise and precise. Whenever I asked doubts it was cleared immediately. I have been very lucky to get coaching from Academically.

Deepak Kumar

Canada, KAPS Qualified July 2023

I just followed Academically blindly, the notes, mock exams, and everything. Academically has segregated the course well so that it becomes easy for you. I highly recommend the strategy by Academically to pass the exam.

Rajshekhar Reddy

KAPS Passed July 2023

My heartfelt thanks to Academically for making me pass the KAPS Exam. The lecturers are perfect and you will get guidance according to Australian terms. In my KAPS Exam, 90% questions were from the Academically’s mock test. I would definitely recommend Academically for those who want to migrate to Australia as a pharmacist.

Rajendra Airee

Intern Pharmacist at Chemist Warehouse, Melbourne, Australia

Whatever MCQs that Academically provided, covered more than 90% of the exam questions, that helped me a lot and basically made clearing the exam a lot easier.

Umashankar

DHA Pharmacist at VIVA Pharmacy, UAE

If you write the exam, you can pass the exam. With the right guidance and support of Academically, I got the opportunity to work as a pharmacist intern in Australia. I got the visa in just 1 month and I have also got a great contract for 3 years.

Ahmad

Intern Pharmacist, Rushworth Victoria, Australia

I am a recent MBBS graduate. It was through Academically’s platform and with the guidance of Academically’s counsellors that I came to know about the AMC exam. I found the course so fascinating, and as a result, I enrolled on Academically’s course, and with only four months of preparation, I was able to clear the AMC exam! Thanks to Academically, I achieved a triumph on my first attempt!

Dr. Ragasri Meghana Dasari

AMC-Qualified Academically Alumni

Since childhood, I had a dream of settling overseas, and when I came to know about the AMC exam for doctors, I found that Academically’s name was all over the internet. I got the best counselling and support from Academically’s experts, and within a few months, I was able to clear the AMC exam to realise my dream of overseas migration.

Dr. Sajana Varghese

AMC-Qualified Academically Alumni

On joining Academically’s APC Preparation Course, I found that the remote and recorded sessions were highly beneficial since the time difference was huge. The course helped me study from global experts but at my own pace and time. The support and motivation provided by the instructors played a major role in my success. I thank Academically for providing the necessary resources and structure that helped me navigate the APC exam successfully.

Howard Rice

APC Qualified Physiotherapist

About The DOH

What is the DOH

The DOH Exam refers to the Department of Health (DOH) Examination. It is an assessment conducted by the Health Authority - Abu Dhabi, which is the regulatory body for the healthcare sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This exam was previously known as the HAAD (Health Authority of Abu Dhabi) Exam.

The DOH Exam is designed to evaluate the competence and knowledge of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, and other allied health practitioners, who intend to work in Abu Dhabi's healthcare industry.

 

 

DOH Exam Eligibility Criteria

The DOH Exam is mandatory for medical practitioners who want to practice in Abu Dhabi. This exam conducted by the Department of Health Abu Dhabi, is vital for overseeing healthcare professionals' standards.

To qualify for the DOH, the following criteria must be met:

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university in any healthcare discipline.
  • Minimum experience of 2 years
Procedure for DOH

 1.  Initial Assessment 

In this initial step, individuals begin by checking and submitting their eligibility. This helps determine if all the requirements have been fulfilled and if they can move forward.

Primary Source Verification by Dataflow

At this stage, the individual's credentials and documentation are subjected to a process called Primary Source Verification. This is carried out by a service provider called Dataflow. This verification ensures the authenticity of the provided information.

CBT Assessment by Prometric 

If deemed necessary, the individual will take a Computer-Based Test (CBT) Assessment. This assessment is conducted by a testing agency called Prometric for the DOH Exam. Successful completion of this assessment is crucial for moving forward.

2.  Get Registered

If the individual successfully clears the previous steps, they can proceed with the registration process.

In certain cases, an additional assessment in the form of an oral examination might be necessary. The individual must schedule and complete this assessment as part of the overall process.

3.  Activate Professional License

After completing all the necessary assessments and satisfying the registration requirements, the individual reaches the final step. Here, they activate their professional license, allowing them to legally practice within their field.

Exam Format

The DOH exam is typically a computer-based test (CBT) featuring multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and clinical scenarios. 

It covers various subjects relevant to the profession, and candidates need to manage their time within a set limit. A passing score is required to get registered.

Testing Centres

Testing centres in India PROMETRIC administers assessments for professional certifications and licenses on behalf of multiple organizations and healthcare bodies, including the Department of Health (DOH) Exam. The test centres for DOH in India are as follows: Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Mumbai and Trivandrum.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the new name of the HAAD exam?

The Health Authority-Abu Dhabi (HAAD) exam has been replaced by the "Department of Health-Abu Dhabi (DOH)" exam.

What is the meaning of the DOH exam?

The DOH Exam refers to the Department of Health (DOH) Exam for international healthcare professionals who want to work in Abu Dhabi.

What is the validity of the DOH exam?

The HAAD exam aka DOH exam remains effective for five years, commencing from the date of successfully passing the HAAD exam (DOH Exam).

Can I work in Dubai with a DOH license?

DOH license is for healthcare professionals aspiring to work in Abu Dhabi. It is not valid in Dubai, hence can not work in Dubai with a DOH license.

Is DOH and HAAD the same?

Yes, The Health Authority-Abu Dhabi (HAAD) exam has been replaced by the "Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DOH)" exam.

How many questions are there in the DOH exam?

The number of questions in the DOH (Department of Health) exam can vary based on the specific profession, specialty, and level of the exam being taken. Generally, healthcare licensure exams can consist of varying numbers of questions, often ranging from around 100 to 200 questions or more.

What is the cost of the HAAD exam in India?

The HAAD Exam aka DOH Exam costs approximately INR 4000.

Is HAAD accepted in Dubai?

HAAD aka DOH (Department of Health, Abu Dhabi) is not accepted in Dubai.

Can I write the HAAD exam without experience?

No, you cannot write the HAAD Exam aka DOH Exam without prior experience. It is mandatory to have at least 2 years of experience to apply for the DOH Exam.

Is the HAAD exam hard or easy?

The ease or difficulty of acquiring a HAAD aka DOH exam can be a personal matter, influenced by factors like the individual's educational history, professional experience, language skills, and how thoroughly they prepare for the licensing examination.
Do you have more Questions ?
Contact Us

Our Services Are Way Beyond Exam Preparations!

Resume Tips

Get proven tips from experts on building a robust resume to help you land your dream job.

Interview Preparation

Chisel your interview skills to ensure you mesmerise the interviewers into giving in.

Career Support

Receive support at each step of your journey- during your exam preparation and beyond.

Connect with our 1000+ alumni working at recognised organisations

Ready To Get Started?

APPLY NOW