MOH UAE Health Regulations & Licensing

Question 1

Which authority issues medical licenses at the federal level in the UAE?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP)

Answer

Dubai Health Authority (DHA)

Answer

Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD)

Answer

Abu Dhabi Department of Health (DOH)

Question 2

A foreign-trained doctor must pass which UAE exam to obtain MOHAP licensure?

Accepted Answer

MOH Prometric Licensing Exam

Answer

USMLE Step 3

Answer

DHA Licensing Test

Answer

AMC Clinical Exam

Question 3

What is the minimum required score to pass the MOH UAE Prometric licensing exam?

Accepted Answer

65%

Answer

50%

Answer

60%

Answer

70%

Question 4

Under UAE Federal Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability, what is the statute of limitations for filing a medical negligence complaint?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

1 year

Answer

2 years

Answer

5 years

Question 5

Which document is mandatory for a healthcare professional to practice in a MOHAP-licensed facility?

Accepted Answer

Valid MOH license and professional ID card

Answer

Equivalency certificate only

Answer

University degree attestation

Answer

Emirates ID only

Question 6

Under UAE law, what is the maximum imprisonment for practicing medicine without a license?

Accepted Answer

1 year

Answer

6 months

Answer

2 years

Answer

5 years