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Qatar for Internal Medicine Specialists
The Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP) under the Ministry of Public Health is the licensing authority for specialist classification in Qatar. Internationally trained internal medicine specialists qualify through the DHP Specialist Prometric Examination — a 150-MCQ computer-based test — combined with mandatory DataFlow Primary Source Verification and credential evaluation.
Pathway Snapshot
Submit your credentials through the DHP digital portal, complete DataFlow verification, then sit the Prometric-based specialist exam. A pass at 65% leads to specialist classification and licensure. For those in Qatar-based residency, the Qatari Board of Medical Specializations (QBMS) offers a structured training pathway with Part 1 and final examinations.
Complete Journey (Specialist Route): Medical Graduation → DHP Portal & DataFlow PSV → DHP Internal Medicine Specialist Exam → Specialist Classification → Practice in Qatar.
Complete Journey (QBMS): Medical Graduation → QBMS Residency → Part 1 → Final Written + Final Clinical → QBMS Certification → Consultant Practice.
Internationally trained specialists must complete Primary Source Verification (PSV) via DataFlow Group before licensure — this is mandatory for every applicant. Postgraduate qualification requirements include a formal specialty degree and a minimum of 2 to 3 years of continuous post-specialty clinical experience, depending on the country and tier of qualification. A Good Standing Certificate issued within the last 6 months by your current licensing authority is also required.
Attempts: Applicants can sit for the qualifying exam for 5 consecutive times, whatever the gap between each attempt. (Source: Official DHP Qualifying Examination Page, 2026. This policy supersedes previous regulations, including QCHP Circular No. 23/2015.)
Purpose: Assesses comprehensive clinical knowledge in adult internal medicine.
Format: 150 clinical vignette MCQs, single best answer.
Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes).
Passing Score: 65%.
Delivery: Prometric CBT centre (Exam Sponsor Code: SCHQ2).
High-Yield Content Domains: Adult Cardiology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Infectious Diseases, Hematology/Oncology, and Acute Internal Medicine/ICU.
What we offer
Full Internal Medicine specialist exam question bank, clinical vignette practice, flashcards, and AI study companion, mapped to the DHP syllabus.
Start Internal Medicine Prep →For physicians completing residency within Qatar at Hamad Medical Corporation or Sidra Medicine, the QBMS Internal Medicine program runs through a structured residency pathway. The program duration, PGY-level exam timing, and exact station format should be confirmed directly with QBMS, as these details are not publicly published. Based on the best available information:
For HMC and Sidra residents, QBMS Part 1, Final Written, and Final Clinical exam fees are sponsored by the hospital's Medical Education Department. Retake fees for out-of-pocket candidates are: Part 1 ~QAR 500, Final Written ~QAR 1,000, Final Clinical ~QAR 1,500 (confirm with QBMS).
What we offer
QBMS Part 1 and Final Written question banks, plus OSCE station walkthroughs and SOE case scenarios for the final clinical examination.
Start QBMS Prep →A pass on the DHP specialist examination, combined with verified credentials and DataFlow PSV, leads to specialist classification and eligibility to practice as a recognized Internal Medicine Specialist in Qatar. Final license issuance occurs post-employment approval.
All figures below are approximate and based on best available information. Confirm all amounts directly with DHP, DataFlow, Prometric, and QBMS before relying on them.
| Item | Approx. Fee |
|---|---|
DataFlow PSV | ~$195 – $250 USD — confirm with DataFlow |
DHP Portal Evaluation | ~QAR 100 (~$100 USD) — confirm with DHP |
Prometric Exam Fee | $244 USD — confirm with Prometric |
Final License Issuance | ~QAR 1,000 – 1,500 — confirm with DHP |
QBMS Part 1 Retake | ~QAR 500 — confirm with QBMS |
QBMS Final Written Retake | ~QAR 1,000 — confirm with QBMS |
QBMS Final Clinical Retake | ~QAR 1,500 — confirm with QBMS |
Note on Fees: Fees are set by the DHP, DataFlow, Prometric, and QBMS and are subject to change. Figures shown are approximate 2026 rates. QBMS exam fees are sponsored for active HMC and Sidra residents. Always verify on the official portals before payment.