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You cannot underestimate the DOH examination. It’s not some easy peasy examination because it is an international examination following international standards. When we say international standards, their examination is also by the book.
If you need information with regards to DOH examination, it’s examination type, hours of examination, testing center and other considerations this might be the answer you are looking for.
The Department of Health (DOH) examination is the new name of the licensing authority. Its previous name was the Health Authority of Abu Dhabi (HAAD). The DOH is the licensing body in Abu Dhabi. It functions to issue the license of any medical professional and even to the license of the hospital/facility.
Before, you can work as a medical professional in the Abu Dhabi by just having your license. It is common knowledge that without the license, you are not allowed to work as a medical professional regardless as to which country you intend to practice your medical profession. This is to safeguard your patient as well as for your safety as a medical professional.
So let’s discuss about the examination.
Type of Exam
It’s 150 random questions in a span of 3 hours. The number is fixed to be 150. It’s up to you to consume the 3 hours maximum time. It is a multiple-type of questions. The exam is not using a CAT (Computer Adaptive Testing) type of examination because the randomly be given to you regardless if you got the question right or you got the question incorrectly. During the examination, you can skip a center number if you are not sure if you got a correct answer. Meaning to say, you still can move forward to another number by flagging a particular item that you want to go back after you finish all the questions. This allows you the capability to check your answers before submitting it all.
During the examination, you also have your small whiteboard and marking pen that will be given by the test administrator. You will not have a calculator because it will already appear on the screen.
Hours of the Examination
The allowed maximum time for you to sit for the exam is 3 hours. During these 3 hours you may excuse using the comfort room anytime that you may want to go out of the testing room. When you do, you need to raise your hand so that your test administrator will be notified. But take note that you cannot pause your computer for a break because you are going to use the comfort room, your screen time will continue.
Testing Center locations
It is the Pearson Vue Testing Center which administers the DOH examination in the Philippines. In Manila, Pearson Vue Center is located in Makati and there is also a Testing Center in Cebu.
IPASS processing is also assisting medical professionals who are already working abroad and who may wish to sit for the DOH examination. Those who are located in Saudi, Jeddah, Dammam may which to sit for the exam in their location as well. You must need to communicate with IPASS Processing as to which testing center location you may want us to book for you.
IPASS Processing does all the procedures on your behalf. Nonetheless, we will also book your examination and schedule the exam after that. Sometimes, test takers who are in Saudi, Dammam, and Jeddah will sit for the examination in Bahrain
Results of the Examination
IPASS Processing staff will inform you about the result of your examination in 3-5 business days. The standard waiting time before the DOH Examination result will be available in your DOH account. The result is just either PASS or FAIL. There will be no examination scores regardless of whether you pass or fail the examination. There will also be no certificate by the DOH licensing authority that you gave your exam. What will prove to your employer that you passed your DOH examination? In this case, you can print out the page on your DOH portal with your Name and a “PASS” result.
License after the Examination
Please take note that after passing your DOH examination, it will not lead to license issuance automatically because you need to look for an employer first. Once you have an employer, it will be the HR of that facility who will facilitate the license application procedure. What they do is that they will link your DOH account to their facility to tag your license in their facility/hospital. We hope you find this article helpful as you are looking for the answers to your questions. IPASS Processing is excited to assist you on your DOH exam application procedure. Contact us so we can provide you the full details on your DOH exam application, the requirements assessment is FREE. Yes, you read it right, we have a FREE ASSESSMENT of your credential prior you settle your fees for us to initiate the procedure.
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17 Comments
Rolando Yu
Posted at 02:10h, 22 FebruaryMay I ask what is the processing fee of the examination in Philippine Peso? Where in Makati is the examination area?
Reyna Mae Sarmiento
Posted at 21:28h, 23 OctoberI am currently working here in Saudi and my working place near dammam..Is there any testing center available in dammam?
Ipass
Posted at 02:56h, 27 OctoberHello Reyna,
Thank you for the interest.
Your decision to step up on your career is an excellent choice and IPASS Processing can definitely assist you on this application.
To start, kindly send us a message through our Facebook Page at IPASS PROCESSING through this link; http://www.facebook.com/ipassprocessing
On your first message, kindly click “GET STARTED” button. We will walk you through the application, requirements and the fees.
We look forward to serving you.
Assisting you in your success,
Christelle Legarda
IPASS Processing Customer Care
Ela Nilo
Posted at 13:23h, 15 FebruaryAfter passing the HAAD exam, is there a limited time or months for the applicant to have an employer? I mean do I need to find an employer ASAP?
Ipass
Posted at 09:08h, 08 OctoberThank you for your interest. Please send us a message at ipassprocessing.com so we can properly assist you.
Prasad
Posted at 19:18h, 06 AprilAfter Haad exam pass is there any time limit to find an employer .I passed 3 years ago .
Ipass
Posted at 09:08h, 08 OctoberThank you for your interest. Please send us a message at ipassprocessing.com so we can properly assist you.
Keerthiga
Posted at 12:52h, 12 AprilPlease explain all details amount for exam class hours and place
Ipass
Posted at 09:08h, 08 OctoberThank you for your interest. Please send us a message at ipassprocessing.com so we can properly assist you.
Amanulla khan A
Posted at 22:39h, 26 Aprilthank you team it’s very helpful.
Orji Obioma
Posted at 11:02h, 17 SeptemberThanks for this wonderful piece of information, please I want to know how I can lay my hands on the best study materials for this exam
Nadzifa Ibnogajir
Posted at 08:14h, 26 SeptemberMay i know how much is the application fee for haad? Ill be waiting for your reply. Thank you!
Naela
Posted at 18:20h, 03 NovemberSir, I applied for haad exam before 3 times but I was failed. Can I apply again. Please!
sijo jose
Posted at 13:20h, 06 FebruarySir, I applied for haad exam before 3 times but I was failed but that was one year back. Can I apply again. ?
Shahid Naeem
Posted at 10:46h, 29 MayPlease tell me if there is any DOH exam center in Pakistan specially in Lahore for CSSD Technicians and how many fee for it in UAE DM.
ANILKUMAR V
Posted at 18:06h, 22 AugustHello sir/Madam
Good to hear about examination,
Actually am too scared to write exam i have attended class also the DoH exam is little hard i heard.
Asma - Shahnawaz
Posted at 11:27h, 18 FebruaryI am a gynecologist and intend to appear in HAAD exm as a specialist. can I apply
similarly which country is better to work UAE or qatar?
I have my fellowship in gyne in 2014 and have 2 years post fellowship experience
4 years training experience for fellowship
presently working as assistant professor in gynae
Have appeared in MRCOG part III in feb 23 and hopefully will clear it