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Consultant Ophthalmology Prometric Exam

The Consultant Ophthalmology Prometric exam is the licensing paper doctors sit for the Consultant Ophthalmology professional title, listed by the DHA under code COP6072. It is the consultant tier, the senior grade above specialist, and carries the heaviest experience and publication requirements of the three classifications.

Exam Guidelines by Prometric and Pearson VUE

Exam summary, coverage areas and references

Duration
3 hrs
Questions
100
Exam Code
COP6072
Exam Fee
USD 280
about AED 1,028
Pass Score
70%

Exam Coverage

  • Anterior Segment
  • Glaucoma
  • Retina
  • Uveitis
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology
  • Oculoplastic
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology
  • Comprehensive (Optics/Pathology)
  • Patient Safety
  • Professionalism and Ethics
Reference Texts (6)
  1. 1. Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC) Residency Print Set, by American Academy of Ophthalmology, Latest Edition.
  2. 2. Kanski's Clinical Ophthalmology: A Systematic Approach by Brad Bowling, Latest Edition.
  3. 3. Ophthalmology: Expert Consult: Yanoff MD, Myron; Duker MD, Jay S., Latest Edition.
  4. 4. Duane's Clinical Ophthalmology by William Tasman, Edward A. Jaeger, Lates Edition.
  5. 5. Professionalism and Ethics, Handbook for Residents, Practical guide, Prof. James Ware, Dr. Abdulaziz Fahad Alkaabba, Dr. Ghaiath MA Hussein, Prof. Omar Hasan Kasule, SCFHS, Latest Edition.
  6. 6. Essentials of Patient Safety, SCHS, Latest Edition.

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About the Consultant Ophthalmology Prometric Exam (COP6072)

The Consultant Ophthalmology Prometric exam is the licensing paper doctors sit for the Consultant Ophthalmology professional title, listed by the DHA under code COP6072. It is the consultant tier, the senior grade above specialist, and carries the heaviest experience and publication requirements of the three classifications.

COP6072 is set across 10 blueprint areas: anterior segment, glaucoma, retina, uveitis, pediatric ophthalmology, oculoplastic, neuro-ophthalmology, comprehensive (optics/pathology), patient safety and professionalism and ethics. Questions are written from 6 named reference texts, listed in the guidelines above.

Our COP6072 bank holds 2,400 explained questions, about 24 times the length of the real sitting.

General guides: Prometric exam guide, Dataflow verification guide and pass marks by authority.

Consultant Ophthalmology exam: frequently asked questions

What is the exam code for the Consultant Ophthalmology Prometric exam?

COP6072 is the DHA code for the Consultant Ophthalmology paper in the Physicians listing.

How many questions are in the Consultant Ophthalmology exam and how long is it?

100 multiple-choice questions in 3 hours, about 1.8 minutes per question.

What is the pass mark for the Consultant Ophthalmology Prometric exam?

70% under the DHA guideline for COP6072, which is 70 of 100 questions answered correctly.

How much is the COP6072 exam fee?

The DHA guideline lists USD 280 (about AED 1,028) for the COP6072 sitting.

What topics does the Consultant Ophthalmology exam cover?

The official blueprint splits the paper across 10 areas: Anterior Segment, Glaucoma, Retina, Uveitis, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Oculoplastic, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Comprehensive (Optics/Pathology), Patient Safety and Professionalism and Ethics.

Which authorities accept the Consultant Ophthalmology Prometric exam?

DHA, MOHAP, DOH, SCFHS, QCHP, NHRA and OMSB list experience rules for the Consultant tier this paper belongs to: DHA 5+ years post-specialty; MOHAP 5+ years post-specialty; DOH 7+ years post-specialty, plus interview panel; SCFHS 5+ years post-specialty; QCHP 7 years total, 5 post-specialty; NHRA 5+ years post-specialty; OMSB 5+ years post-specialty.

How should I prepare for COP6072?

Start with Anterior Segment and Glaucoma, then work through the 2,400 explained MCQs chapter by chapter and sit the timed mocks until you clear 70% with margin.

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Licensing authorities that use this exam

Minimum experience for the Consultant tier, by authority.

AuthorityConsultant experience
DHA5+ years post-specialty
MOHAP5+ years post-specialty
DOH7+ years post-specialty, plus interview panel
SCFHS5+ years post-specialty
QCHP7 years total, 5 post-specialty
NHRA5+ years post-specialty
OMSB5+ years post-specialty

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