Specialist Dermatology Prometric Exam

DER5421 is the DHA code for the Specialist Dermatology paper in the Physicians listing.

150 multiple-choice questions in 3 hours, about 1.2 minutes per question.

65% under the DHA guideline for DER5421, which is 98 of 150 questions answered correctly.

The DHA guideline lists USD 280 (about AED 1,028) for the DER5421 sitting.

The official blueprint splits the paper across 14 areas: Basic Science, Papulosquamous and Eczematous Dermatosis, Urticaria, Erythema's, Purpura and Connective Tissue Diseases, Vesiculobullous Disorders, Adnexal, Hair, Nails and Mucous Membranes Diseases, Metabolic, Systemic Diseases and Disorders of Dermal Connective Tissues and Subcutaneous Fat, Infections, Infestations and Bites, Cutaneous Neoplasms, Pediatric Dermatology, Procedural Dermatology, Skin Manifestations of Other Diseases, Pigmentary Disorders and Photodermatosis, Patient Safety and Professionalism and Ethics.

DHA, MOHAP, DOH, SCFHS, QCHP, NHRA and OMSB list experience rules for the Specialist tier this paper belongs to: DHA 3 years in specialty after board qualification; MOHAP 3 years in specialty post-board; DOH 5 years post-qualification (3 in specialty); SCFHS 4 years post-qualification (2 in specialty); QCHP 3 years in specialty after board qualification; NHRA 3 years in specialty post-board; OMSB 3 years in specialty post-board.

Start with Basic Science and Papulosquamous and Eczematous Dermatosis, then work through the 3,000 explained MCQs chapter by chapter and sit the timed mocks until you clear 65% with margin.