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NHRA — Pediatrics

The NHRA Pediatrics Specialist pathway enables pediatricians to practice across outpatient clinics, pediatric wards, and emergency departments. The exam covers neonatology, pediatric emergencies, growth and development, infectious diseases, and pediatric subspecialties. Specialist exam blueprints are not officially published by NHRA — the subject areas below are based on the best available information.

Pathway Snapshot

Verify credentials, register on Mehan, pass the 150-MCQ Prometric exam with a 60% score, secure hospital sponsorship through Munshaat, and receive your NHRA specialist license.

Complete Journey (Specialist Route): Medical Graduation → MD/DNB/MRCPCH or equivalent → DataFlow/Quadrabay PSV → Mehan Portal → NHRA Pediatrics Prometric Exam → Munshaat Sponsorship → Mehan License → Specialist Practice.

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Main Links

1 Overview & Qualifications 2 NHRA Pediatrics Specialist Examination 3 Licensing Flow 4 Fees

Overview & Qualifications

ParameterRequirement

Primary Degree

MBBS or equivalent recognized medical degree

Specialty Qualification

MD/DNB Pediatrics, MRCPCH (UK), Arab Board in Pediatrics, FCPS, or equivalent

Experience Bar

Minimum 3 years of documented post-specialty pediatric clinical experience

NHRA Pediatrics Specialist Examination

Format: 150 clinical vignette MCQs, single best answer.

Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes).

Passing Score: 60% (confirmed by NHRA/Prometric).

Delivery: Prometric CBT centres worldwide.

Exam Blueprint (not officially published by NHRA — based on best available information):

Specialty AreaApproximate Weightage

Neonatology & NICU Management

20% – 22%

Pediatric Emergency & Critical Care (PALS)

16% – 18%

Infectious Diseases & Immunization

14% – 16%

Growth, Development & Nutrition

12% – 14%

Pediatric Cardiology & Pulmonology

12% – 14%

Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nephrology

10% – 12%

Endocrinology & Metabolic Disorders

6% – 8%

What we offer

Full Pediatrics specialist exam question bank, clinical vignette practice, flashcards, and AI study companion.

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Licensing Flow

  1. Document Verification (DataFlow / Quadrabay): Submit MBBS, Specialty qualification, valid license, and post-specialty experience certificates.
  2. Eligibility Code (Mehan): Register on mehan.nhra.bh. Once approved, an eligibility code is generated to schedule the Prometric exam.
  3. Sit the Prometric Exam: Take the 150-question CBT at any Prometric center worldwide.
  4. Facility Nomination (Munshaat): Your hiring hospital submits your nomination via the Munshaat employer portal.
  5. License Issuance: Pay the final fee on Mehan to receive your renewable practice license. Annual renewal is required; late renewal within 2 months doubles the fee; after 2 months the license is treated as new.

Fees

Official NHRA fees per Decision No. 17 of 2016. Prometric and DataFlow/Quadrabay are separate third-party charges.

ItemFee

License application submission (NHRA)

20 BHD (~$53 USD)

Licensure examination fee (NHRA)

50 BHD (~$133 USD)

Specialist — New License (NHRA)

80 BHD (~$212 USD)

Specialist — Annual Renewal (NHRA)

70 BHD (~$186 USD)

Prometric test delivery fee

Confirm with Prometric (separate from NHRA exam fee)

DataFlow / Quadrabay PSV

~60–75 BHD (~$160–$200 USD) — confirm directly with provider

Note on Fees: NHRA fees are set by Supreme Council of Health Decision No. 17 of 2016. Prometric and DataFlow fees are approximate 2026 figures. A passed exam is valid for 5 years. Confirm directly on nhra.bh for any fee updates.