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QCHP Exam Guide for General Practitioners in Qatar (2026)
Full QCHP Prometric licensing walkthrough for GPs: eligibility, DataFlow, exam blueprint, passing mark and application steps.
By MedQgulf Team
QCHP Exam Guide for General Practitioners
The Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners (QCHP) requires every GP to pass a Prometric licensing exam before practising in Qatar. This guide covers eligibility, the DataFlow primary source verification, exam blueprint and application timeline.
Eligibility
- MBBS/MD from a recognised medical school
- Minimum 2 years post-graduate clinical experience for the GP category
- Completed internship
- Good-standing certificate from your current regulator
Application steps
- DataFlow verification — usually 8–12 weeks.
- QCHP portal registration — upload passport, licence, CV and PSV report.
- Prometric booking — after QCHP approval, schedule your MCQ exam.
- Sit the exam — arrive with Qatar-issued ID or passport.
- Evaluation — QCHP issues an evaluation certificate valid for 3 years.
Exam format
- 150 single-best-answer MCQs
- 3 hours total
- Passing score: 60%
- Prometric delivery, no negative marking
Blueprint highlights
| Domain | Weighting |
|---|---|
| Adult internal medicine | 25% |
| Family & community medicine | 20% |
| Paediatrics | 15% |
| Maternal health | 15% |
| Emergency care | 15% |
| Qatar public-health & ethics | 10% |
Get topic-tuned practice on the QCHP MCQ hub — every question mirrors the exact Prometric format.
What makes QCHP different
- Heavy weight on community medicine and primary-care prevention
- Cultural competency questions specific to Qatar's expat/local mix
- Ramadan-adjusted medication scenarios
Timeline
Most candidates complete DataFlow, QCHP evaluation and exam within 4–6 months. Book your exam within 6 months of QCHP approval or your slot expires.
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