MOH UAE Health Regulations & Licensing 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which authority issues medical licenses at the federal level in the UAE?
- Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
- Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) (Correct answer)
- Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD)
- Abu Dhabi Department of Health (DOH)
Correct answer: Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP)
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) issues federal-level licenses valid across most UAE emirates, excluding Dubai and Abu Dhabi which have their own authorities.
Question 2: A foreign-trained doctor must pass which UAE exam to obtain MOHAP licensure?
- USMLE Step 3
- MOH Prometric Licensing Exam (Correct answer)
- DHA Licensing Test
- AMC Clinical Exam
Correct answer: MOH Prometric Licensing Exam
MOHAP requires foreign-trained healthcare professionals to pass the MOH Prometric Licensing Exam before being granted a UAE federal medical license.
Question 3: What is the minimum required score to pass the MOH UAE Prometric licensing exam?
- 50%
- 60%
- 65% (Correct answer)
- 70%
Correct answer: 65%
A minimum score of 65% is required to pass the MOH UAE Prometric licensing exam for healthcare professionals.
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?
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years (Correct answer)
- 5 years
Correct answer: 3 years
UAE Federal Law No. 4 of 2016 stipulates a 3-year statute of limitations from the time the patient becomes aware of the harm.
Question 5: Which document is mandatory for a healthcare professional to practice in a MOHAP-licensed facility?
- Equivalency certificate only
- Valid MOH license and professional ID card (Correct answer)
- University degree attestation
- Emirates ID only
Correct answer: Valid MOH license and professional ID card
A valid MOH license combined with the professional identification card issued by MOHAP is mandatory for legal practice in federal UAE facilities.
Question 6: Under UAE law, what is the maximum imprisonment for practicing medicine without a license?
- 6 months
- 1 year (Correct answer)
- 2 years
- 5 years
Correct answer: 1 year
UAE Federal Law prescribes a maximum of 1 year imprisonment and/or a fine for anyone who practices medicine without a valid license.
MOH UAE Health Regulations & Licensing 1
Which authority issues medical licenses at the federal level in the UAE?