Top 10 Must-Know Topics for the GP Prometric Exam (DHA, MOH, DOH)
Mar 21
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The GP Prometric Exam (DHA, MOH, DOH) is a crucial step for general practitioners who aim to work in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other Gulf countries. These exams evaluate your clinical knowledge, decision-making skills, and readiness for real-world primary care challenges.
To pass confidently, you must focus your preparation on high-yield, frequently tested topics. In this guide, we’ll walk through the 10 most essential topics that appear across the GP exams and provide practical tips for mastering them
Hypertension is one of the most common conditions encountered in clinical practice and on the exam. It is often asymptomatic but can lead to severe complications such as myocardial infarction, stroke, and heart failure.
Hypertension classification (JNC 8, ACC/AHA)
First-line antihypertensive drugs (ACE inhibitors, ARBs, calcium channel blockers)
Management of hypertensive emergencies and urgencies
ECG interpretation in MI
Systolic vs. diastolic heart failure
Atrial fibrillation: rate vs. rhythm control
Practice clinical scenarios and ECG case-based questions.
Diabetes is a core topic in GP exams due to its chronic nature and systemic impact. You must be comfortable with diagnosis, treatment, and managing complications such as DKA and HHS.
Diagnostic criteria (HbA1c, FPG, OGTT)
Treatment strategies for Type 1 and Type 2 DM
Insulin types and initiation protocols
Diabetic complications: microvascular and macrovascular
Thyroid disorders: hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Graves’ disease
Understand ADA guidelines and know when to refer to endocrinology.
Respiratory diseases such as asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and TB are frequently tested due to their high prevalence and diverse presentations.
GINA asthma stepwise management
COPD: GOLD classification and treatment
Tuberculosis diagnosis and management
Pneumonia: CURB-65 score and antibiotic choices
Pulmonary embolism: clinical prediction tools
Study chest X-ray patterns and differentials in breathlessness.
From common GERD to liver dysfunction, gastrointestinal problems often feature in the exam.
GERD and peptic ulcer disease
H. pylori testing and eradication
IBS vs. IBD differentiation
Hepatitis B & C serology interpretation
Upper vs. lower GI bleeding signs and management
Master liver function test interpretation and red flag symptoms.
General practitioners often manage infections and prescribe antimicrobials. Clinical judgment is essential.
Rational antibiotic use (UTI, URTI, SSTI)
Fever of unknown origin approach
COVID-19, Dengue, Typhoid, Malaria
Sepsis identification and early intervention
HIV staging and opportunistic infections
Learn first-line empirical therapies and stewardship principles.
Neurologic complaints require rapid assessment and targeted management.
Stroke classification and tPA window
NIHSS score interpretation
Epilepsy types and drug selection
Headache types: tension, migraine, cluster
Meningitis red flags and management
Know the differences between urgent vs. non-urgent neurology cases.
Pediatric cases test your understanding of development, vaccination, and common illnesses.
WHO vaccine schedule
Developmental milestones by age
Dehydration classification and management
Neonatal jaundice: physiological vs. pathological
Otitis media, bronchiolitis, croup
Use flashcards to retain milestones and immunization timelines.
GPs must recognize and manage common women’s health issues and prenatal care.
Routine prenatal screenings
Ectopic pregnancy diagnosis
Postpartum hemorrhage management
PCOS and menstrual irregularities
Contraceptive methods: types and indications
Study obstetric emergencies and red flags in early pregnancy.
The GP exam includes acute cases involving trauma, poisoning, or sudden collapse.
ACLS/BLS basics
Types of shock
Anaphylaxis and its management
Poisoning (paracetamol, organophosphates)
Trauma triage principles
Watch ACLS videos and practice emergency case-based MCQs.
Mental health is increasingly important in primary care settings and exams.
Depression and anxiety disorders
Schizophrenia vs. bipolar
Suicide risk assessment
Substance abuse (alcohol, opioids)
First-line psychiatric medications and side effects
Use DSM-5 decision trees and case-based learning to master this area.
Focus on clinical guidelines like ADA, GINA, WHO
Solve MCQs daily with explanations
Use spaced repetition and active recall
Practice timed mock exams
Use visual tools like diagrams and charts
Mastering these 10 core topics gives you the best shot at passing the GP Prometric Exam with confidence. Study smart, focus on what's tested, and apply clinical reasoning.
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Hypertension, diabetes, respiratory and GI disorders, pediatrics, and emergency medicine are key areas tested.
Focus on frequently tested topics, practice case-based MCQs, and follow updated clinical guidelines.
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