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Kuwait MOH Exam 2026: All 79 Specialties & Official Blueprints

The complete Kuwait Ministry of Health exam directory — the nine exams with official Prometric blueprints, how every other specialty relates to them, and a study guide and question bank for all 79.

  • 79Specialties in the directory
  • 9Official Prometric blueprints
  • 16Included in an official blueprint
  • 54Suggested curriculum
Official Prometric blueprints

The 9 Kuwait MOH exams with a published blueprint

Each has 150 computer-based MCQs. Pass marks and attempts come straight from Prometric’s “Kuwait Licensing Exam” document.

ExamLargest sections (questions)TimePass markAttemptsGuide & question bank
ANES Anesthesia Airway 15 · Obstetrics 15 · Organ-Based Anesthesia 15 190 min Registrar 65% · Senior 70% 3 BlueprintQuestion bank · $95
DERM Dermatology Cutaneous Neoplasms 21 · Papulosquamous and Eczematous Dermatoses 20 · Pediatric Dermatology 15 170 min Registrar 65% · Senior 70% 3 BlueprintQuestion bank · $95
GP General Practitioner Medicine 45 · Obstetrics and Gynaecology 38 · Pediatrics 37 170 min 60% 3 BlueprintQuestion bank · $95
ICU Critical Care (Intensive Care) Pulmonary Disease and Mechanical Ventilation 23 · Cardiovascular Diseases and Hemodynamics 20 · Renal, Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders 15 170 min Registrar 65% · Senior 70% 3 BlueprintQuestion bank · $95
IM Internal Medicine Infectious Diseases 17 · Cardiovascular 16 · Pulmonary Diseases 16 170 min Registrar 65% · Senior 70% 3 BlueprintQuestion bank · $95
LAB Lab Technician Microbiology 30 · Clinical Chemistry 30 · Hematology 30 170 min 60% 3 BlueprintQuestion bank · $65
OB/GYN Obstetrics and Gynecology General Obstetrics 36 · General Gynecology 31 · Maternal-Fetal Medicine 15 170 min Registrar 65% · Senior 70% 3 BlueprintQuestion bank · $95
OPH Ophthalmology Anterior Segment 26 · Retina 22 · Glaucoma 20 170 min Registrar 65% · Senior 70% 2 BlueprintQuestion bank · $95
RN Registered Nurse Adult Nursing 60 · Maternal-Child Nursing 45 · Nursing Fundamentals 30 170 min 60% 3 BlueprintQuestion bank · $55

Source: Prometric “Kuwait Licensing Exam”. All exams 170 min + 10-min break except Anesthesia (190 min). Content, percentages and attempts are subject to change upon department review.

Directory

All 79 Kuwait MOH specialties

Filter by group or by blueprint status. Every specialty has a free study guide and a question bank.

Internal Medicine & Medical Subspecialties 15 Question banks →

#7 Cardiology Part of an official blueprint Included as a subject of the official Internal Medicine exam (Cardiovascular (16 items)). Study guide $95 #15 Dermatology Official Prometric blueprint Official Prometric blueprint: 150 MCQs, 170 min, pass mark Registrar 65% · Senior 70%. Study guide $95 #19 Endocrinology Part of an official blueprint Included as a subject of the official Internal Medicine exam (Endocrinology (14)). Study guide $95 #23 Gastroenterology Part of an official blueprint Included as a subject of the official Internal Medicine exam (Gastrointestinal Diseases (15)). Study guide $95 #28 Hematology Part of an official blueprint Included as a subject of the official Internal Medicine exam (Hematology (9)). Study guide $95 #30 Infectious Diseases Part of an official blueprint Included as a subject of the official Internal Medicine exam (Infectious Diseases (17)). Study guide $95 #31 Critical Care (Intensive Care) Official Prometric blueprint Official Prometric blueprint: 150 MCQs, 170 min, pass mark Registrar 65% · Senior 70%. Study guide $95 #32 Internal Medicine Official Prometric blueprint Official Prometric blueprint: 150 MCQs, 170 min, pass mark Registrar 65% · Senior 70%. Study guide $95 #37 Medical Oncology Part of an official blueprint Included as a subject of the official Internal Medicine exam (Oncology (7)). Study guide $95 #40 Nephrology Part of an official blueprint Included as a subject of the official Internal Medicine exam (Nephrology (14)). Study guide $95 #41 Neurology Part of an official blueprint Included as a subject of the official Internal Medicine exam (Neuroscience (9)). Study guide $95 #62 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Suggested curriculum No official Prometric blueprint published — licensing pathway to be confirmed with Kuwait MOH. Study guide $95 #67 Psychiatry Part of an official blueprint Included as a subject of the official General Practitioner exam (Medicine › Psychiatry (2)). Study guide $95 #68 Pulmonology Part of an official blueprint Included as a subject of the official Internal Medicine exam (Pulmonary Diseases (16)). Study guide $95 #76 Rheumatology Part of an official blueprint Included as a subject of the official Internal Medicine exam (Rheumatology (9)). Study guide $95

Surgery & Surgical Subspecialties 9 Question banks →

#21 ENT (Otolaryngology) Suggested curriculum Related to the official General Practitioner exam (Surgery › Subspecialties (3)) — not a separate published blueprint. Study guide $95 #26 General Surgery Part of an official blueprint Included as a subject of the official General Practitioner exam (Surgery › General Surgery (15)). Study guide $95 #42 Neurosurgery Suggested curriculum Related to the official General Practitioner exam (Surgery › Subspecialties (3)) — not a separate published blueprint. Study guide $95 #48 Ophthalmology Official Prometric blueprint Official Prometric blueprint: 150 MCQs, 170 min, pass mark Registrar 65% · Senior 70%. Study guide $95 #55 Orthopedic Surgery Suggested curriculum Related to the official General Practitioner exam (Surgery › Subspecialties (3)) — not a separate published blueprint. Study guide $95 #57 Pediatric Surgery Suggested curriculum Related to the official General Practitioner exam (Surgery › Subspecialties (3)) — not a separate published blueprint. Study guide $95 #65 Plastic Surgery Suggested curriculum Related to the official General Practitioner exam (Surgery › Subspecialties (3)) — not a separate published blueprint. Study guide $95 #77 Urology Suggested curriculum Related to the official General Practitioner exam (Surgery › Subspecialties (3)) — not a separate published blueprint. Study guide $95 #78 Vascular Surgery Suggested curriculum Related to the official General Practitioner exam (Surgery › Subspecialties (3)) — not a separate published blueprint. Study guide $95

Dental Specialties 12 Question banks →

#13 Dental Assistant Suggested curriculum No official Prometric blueprint published — licensing pathway to be confirmed with Kuwait MOH. Study guide $55 #14 Dental Hygienist Suggested curriculum No official Prometric blueprint published — licensing pathway to be confirmed with Kuwait MOH. Study guide $65 #20 Endodontics Suggested curriculum No official Prometric blueprint published — licensing pathway to be confirmed with Kuwait MOH. Study guide $75 #24 General Dentistry Suggested curriculum No official Prometric blueprint published — licensing pathway to be confirmed with Kuwait MOH. Study guide $75 #51 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Suggested curriculum No official Prometric blueprint published — licensing pathway to be confirmed with Kuwait MOH. Study guide $75 #52 Oral Medicine Suggested curriculum No official Prometric blueprint published — licensing pathway to be confirmed with Kuwait MOH. Study guide $75 #53 Oral Pathology Suggested curriculum No official Prometric blueprint published — licensing pathway to be confirmed with Kuwait MOH. Study guide $75 #54 Orthodontics Suggested curriculum No official Prometric blueprint published — licensing pathway to be confirmed with Kuwait MOH. Study guide $75 #56 Pediatric Dentistry Suggested curriculum No official Prometric blueprint published — licensing pathway to be confirmed with Kuwait MOH. Study guide $75 #59 Periodontics Suggested curriculum No official Prometric blueprint published — licensing pathway to be confirmed with Kuwait MOH. Study guide $75 #66 Prosthodontics Suggested curriculum No official Prometric blueprint published — licensing pathway to be confirmed with Kuwait MOH. Study guide $75 #75 Restorative Dentistry Suggested curriculum No official Prometric blueprint published — licensing pathway to be confirmed with Kuwait MOH. Study guide $75

Radiology, Anesthesia & Medical Technology 12 Question banks →

#1 Anesthesia Official Prometric blueprint Official Prometric blueprint: 150 MCQs, 190 min, pass mark Registrar 65% · Senior 70%. Study guide $95 #2 Anesthesia Technician Suggested curriculum Related to the official Anesthesia exam (Perioperative/airway domains (scope differs)) — not a separate published blueprint. Study guide $65 #3 Anesthesia Technologist Suggested curriculum Related to the official Anesthesia exam (Perioperative/airway domains (scope differs)) — not a separate published blueprint. Study guide $75 #16 Dialysis Technician Suggested curriculum Related to the official Internal Medicine exam (Nephrology (14)) — not a separate published blueprint. Study guide $65 #17 Dialysis Technologist Suggested curriculum Related to the official Internal Medicine exam (Nephrology (14)) — not a separate published blueprint. Study guide $75 #43 Nuclear Medicine Suggested curriculum No official Prometric blueprint published — licensing pathway to be confirmed with Kuwait MOH. Study guide $95 #49 Operation Theatre Technician Suggested curriculum No official Prometric blueprint published — licensing pathway to be confirmed with Kuwait MOH. Study guide $65 #69 Radiation Oncology Suggested curriculum No official Prometric blueprint published — licensing pathway to be confirmed with Kuwait MOH. Study guide $95 #70 Radiation Therapist Suggested curriculum No official Prometric blueprint published — licensing pathway to be confirmed with Kuwait MOH. Study guide $75 #71 Radiographer Suggested curriculum No official Prometric blueprint published — licensing pathway to be confirmed with Kuwait MOH. Study guide $65 #72 Radiology Suggested curriculum No official Prometric blueprint published — licensing pathway to be confirmed with Kuwait MOH. Study guide $95 #79 X-Ray Technician Suggested curriculum No official Prometric blueprint published — licensing pathway to be confirmed with Kuwait MOH. Study guide $65
Specialty mapping

How each specialty maps to the official exams

Partial topic coverage inside another exam is not the same as a separate licensing exam. Always confirm your category with the Kuwait Ministry of Health.

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#SpecialtyCategoryRelated official examRelationshipBlueprint status
1 Anaesthesia / Anesthesia Medical Anesthesia Standalone official exam Official
2 Anesthesia Technician Allied Health Anesthesia Related domain only — Perioperative/airway domains (scope differs) Suggested curriculum
3 Anesthesia Technologist Allied Health Anesthesia Related domain only — Perioperative/airway domains (scope differs) Suggested curriculum
4 Assistant Midwife Nursing Registered Nurse Related domain only — Maternal-Child Nursing › Maternity (17) Suggested curriculum
5 Assistant Nurse Nursing Registered Nurse Related domain only — Nursing Fundamentals (30) Suggested curriculum
6 Cardiac Perfusionist Allied Health To be verified Separate pathway requires verification Suggested curriculum
7 Cardiology Medical Internal Medicine Included as subject — Cardiovascular (16 items) Suggested curriculum
8 Clinical Biochemistry Medical Lab Technician Related examination domain — Clinical Chemistry (30) Suggested curriculum
9 Clinical Dietitian Allied Health To be verified Separate pathway requires verification Suggested curriculum
10 Clinical Pathology Medical Lab Technician Related examination domain — All laboratory sections Suggested curriculum
11 Clinical Pharmacist Pharmacy To be verified Separate pathway requires verification Suggested curriculum
12 Clinical Psychology Allied Health To be verified Separate pathway requires verification Suggested curriculum
13 Dental Assistant Dental To be verified Separate pathway requires verification Suggested curriculum
14 Dental Hygienist Dental To be verified Separate pathway requires verification Suggested curriculum
15 Dermatology Medical Dermatology Standalone official exam Official
16 Dialysis Technician Allied Health Internal Medicine Related domain only — Nephrology (14) Suggested curriculum
17 Dialysis Technologist Allied Health Internal Medicine Related domain only — Nephrology (14) Suggested curriculum
18 Emergency Medicine Medical Internal Medicine Included as subject — Emergency Medicine (12) Suggested curriculum
19 Endocrinology Medical Internal Medicine Included as subject — Endocrinology (14) Suggested curriculum
20 Endodontics Dental To be verified Separate pathway requires verification Suggested curriculum
21 ENT / Otolaryngology Medical General Practitioner Related domain only — Surgery › Subspecialties (3) Suggested curriculum
22 Family Medicine Medical General Practitioner Related scope — GP exam covers primary-care medicine, OB/GYN, pediatrics and surgery Suggested curriculum
23 Gastroenterology Medical Internal Medicine Included as subject — Gastrointestinal Diseases (15) Suggested curriculum
24 General Dentistry Dental To be verified Separate pathway requires verification Suggested curriculum
25 General Practitioner Medical General Practitioner Standalone official exam Official
26 General Surgery Medical General Practitioner Included as subject — Surgery › General Surgery (15) Suggested curriculum
27 Geriatric Medicine Medical General Practitioner Included as subject — Medicine › Geriatrics (1) Suggested curriculum
28 Hematology Medical Internal Medicine Included as subject — Hematology (9) Suggested curriculum
29 Hematology Technologist Allied Health Lab Technician Related examination domain — Hematology (30) Suggested curriculum
30 Infectious Diseases Medical Internal Medicine Included as subject — Infectious Diseases (17) Suggested curriculum
31 Intensive Care / Critical Care Medicine Medical Critical Care (Intensive Care) Standalone official exam Official
32 Internal Medicine Medical Internal Medicine Standalone official exam Official
33 Lab Technician Allied Health Lab Technician Standalone official exam Official
34 Lab Technologist Allied Health Lab Technician Related examination domain — All laboratory sections Suggested curriculum
35 Medical / Clinical Biochemistry Technologist Allied Health Lab Technician Related examination domain — Clinical Chemistry (30) Suggested curriculum
36 Medical Microbiology Medical Lab Technician Related examination domain — Microbiology (30) Suggested curriculum
37 Medical Oncology Medical Internal Medicine Included as subject — Oncology (7) Suggested curriculum
38 Microbiology Technologist Allied Health Lab Technician Related examination domain — Microbiology (30) Suggested curriculum
39 Neonatology Medical General Practitioner Included as subject — Pediatrics › Neonatology (3) Suggested curriculum
40 Nephrology Medical Internal Medicine Included as subject — Nephrology (14) Suggested curriculum
41 Neurology Medical Internal Medicine Included as subject — Neuroscience (9) Suggested curriculum
42 Neurosurgery Medical General Practitioner Related domain only — Surgery › Subspecialties (3) Suggested curriculum
43 Nuclear Medicine Medical To be verified Separate pathway requires verification Suggested curriculum
44 Nutritionist Allied Health To be verified Separate pathway requires verification Suggested curriculum
45 Obstetrics and Gynaecology Medical Obstetrics and Gynecology Standalone official exam Official
46 Occupational Therapist Allied Health To be verified Separate pathway requires verification Suggested curriculum
47 Occupational Therapy Technician Allied Health To be verified Separate pathway requires verification Suggested curriculum
48 Ophthalmology Medical Ophthalmology Standalone official exam Official
49 Operation Theatre Technician Allied Health To be verified Separate pathway requires verification Suggested curriculum
50 Optometrist Allied Health To be verified Separate pathway requires verification Suggested curriculum
51 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dental To be verified Separate pathway requires verification Suggested curriculum
52 Oral Medicine Dental To be verified Separate pathway requires verification Suggested curriculum
53 Oral Pathology Dental To be verified Separate pathway requires verification Suggested curriculum
54 Orthodontics Dental To be verified Separate pathway requires verification Suggested curriculum
55 Orthopaedic Surgery Medical General Practitioner Related domain only — Surgery › Subspecialties (3) Suggested curriculum
56 Pediatric Dentistry Dental To be verified Separate pathway requires verification Suggested curriculum
57 Pediatric Surgery Medical General Practitioner Related domain only — Surgery › Subspecialties (3) Suggested curriculum
58 Pediatrics Medical General Practitioner Included as subject — Pediatrics (37) Suggested curriculum
59 Periodontics Dental To be verified Separate pathway requires verification Suggested curriculum
60 Pharmacist Pharmacy To be verified Separate pathway requires verification Suggested curriculum
61 Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy To be verified Separate pathway requires verification Suggested curriculum
62 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Medical To be verified Separate pathway requires verification Suggested curriculum
63 Physiotherapist Allied Health To be verified Separate pathway requires verification Suggested curriculum
64 Physiotherapy Technician Allied Health To be verified Separate pathway requires verification Suggested curriculum
65 Plastic Surgery Medical General Practitioner Related domain only — Surgery › Subspecialties (3) Suggested curriculum
66 Prosthodontics Dental To be verified Separate pathway requires verification Suggested curriculum
67 Psychiatry Medical General Practitioner Included as subject — Medicine › Psychiatry (2) Suggested curriculum
68 Pulmonology Medical Internal Medicine Included as subject — Pulmonary Diseases (16) Suggested curriculum
69 Radiation Oncology Medical To be verified Separate pathway requires verification Suggested curriculum
70 Radiation Therapist Allied Health To be verified Separate pathway requires verification Suggested curriculum
71 Radiography Technician / Radiographer Allied Health To be verified Separate pathway requires verification Suggested curriculum
72 Radiology Medical To be verified Separate pathway requires verification Suggested curriculum
73 Registered Midwife Nursing Registered Nurse Related domain only — Maternal-Child Nursing › Maternity (17) Suggested curriculum
74 Registered Nurse Nursing Registered Nurse Standalone official exam Official
75 Restorative Dentistry Dental To be verified Separate pathway requires verification Suggested curriculum
76 Rheumatology Medical Internal Medicine Included as subject — Rheumatology (9) Suggested curriculum
77 Urology Medical General Practitioner Related domain only — Surgery › Subspecialties (3) Suggested curriculum
78 Vascular Surgery Medical General Practitioner Related domain only — Surgery › Subspecialties (3) Suggested curriculum
79 X-Ray Technician Allied Health To be verified Separate pathway requires verification Suggested curriculum

Verified from official sources

  • Nine exams and their section question counts (Prometric document)
  • 150 MCQs; 170 min + 10-min break (Anesthesia 190)
  • Pass marks 60% / 65% Registrar / 70% Senior
  • 3 attempts, 6 weeks apart (Ophthalmology 2)
  • Licensing via the MOH Medical Licensing Department; delivery by Prometric

Not officially published

  • Exam fees (shown when you schedule)
  • Exam language and result timing
  • Blueprints for the other 70 specialties
  • Format of the new KMLE / KDLE (from 2027)
Questions

Kuwait MOH exam directory FAQs

How many Kuwait MOH exams have an official blueprint?

Nine. Prometric’s “Kuwait Licensing Exam” document publishes blueprints for General Practitioner, Internal Medicine, Registered Nurse, Ophthalmology, Critical Care, Anesthesia, Dermatology, Obstetrics & Gynecology and Lab Technician.

Why does the directory list 79 specialties?

Kuwait MOH licenses many more professions than the nine published blueprints cover. For the other 70 we show how each relates to an official exam (where it does) and provide a clearly labelled suggested study curriculum.

How long is the Kuwait MOH exam?

150 multiple-choice questions in 170 minutes plus a 10-minute break; Anesthesia is 190 minutes.

What is included in each question bank?

Original exam-style MCQs with detailed explanations of the correct answer and of each wrong option, organised by blueprint section or curriculum domain, with progress tracking on any device.

Can I subscribe to more than one specialty?

Yes. Add several question banks on the Make Payment page and pay for them together.