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Consultant Dermatology Prometric Exam

The Consultant Dermatology Prometric exam is the licensing paper doctors sit for the Consultant Dermatology professional title, listed by the DHA under code DER5762. It is the consultant tier, the senior grade above specialist, and carries the heaviest experience and publication requirements of the three classifications.

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Exam summary, coverage areas and references

Duration
3 hrs
Questions
100
Exam Code
DER5762
Exam Fee
USD 280
about AED 1,028
Pass Score
70%

Exam Coverage

  • 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
  • Professionalism and Ethics
Reference Texts (5)
  1. 1. Goldsmith, Lowell A, et al. FItzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. Latest Edition., vol. 2, McGraw Hill Professional.
  2. 2. Bolognia, Jean L, et al. Dermatology. Latest Edition, Gulf Professional Publishing.
  3. 3. Wolverton, Stephen E. Comprehensive Dermatologic Drug Therapy. Latest Edition, Elsevier Health Sciences.
  4. 4. 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.
  5. 5. Essentials of Patient Safety, SCHS, Latest Edition

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About the Consultant Dermatology Prometric Exam (DER5762)

The Consultant Dermatology Prometric exam is the licensing paper doctors sit for the Consultant Dermatology professional title, listed by the DHA under code DER5762. It is the consultant tier, the senior grade above specialist, and carries the heaviest experience and publication requirements of the three classifications.

DER5762 is set across 14 blueprint 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. Questions are written from 5 named reference texts, listed in the guidelines above.

Our DER5762 bank holds 3,000 explained questions, about 30 times the length of the real sitting.

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Consultant Dermatology exam: frequently asked questions

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

DER5762 is the DHA code for the Consultant Dermatology paper in the Physicians listing.

How many questions are in the Consultant Dermatology 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 Dermatology Prometric exam?

70% under the DHA guideline for DER5762, which is 70 of 100 questions answered correctly.

How much is the DER5762 exam fee?

The DHA guideline lists USD 280 (about AED 1,028) for the DER5762 sitting.

What topics does the Consultant Dermatology exam cover?

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.

Which authorities accept the Consultant Dermatology 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 DER5762?

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 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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