Specialist Reproductive Medicine and Infertility Prometric & Licensing Exam 2026: Complete Syllabus, Passing Marks and Study Guide (DHA, MOHAP, DOH, SCFHS, Oman, Qatar DHP, NHRA, Kuwait MOH)

If you are an Obstetrics and Gynecology-trained physician with subspecialty training in Reproductive Medicine and Infertility planning to practise in the Middle East, your licensing pathway will depend on the country and health authority you are targeting. The UAE has a dedicated Specialist Reproductive Medicine and Infertility CBT, while several other Gulf regulators use qualification-based subspecialty classification, panel assessment or broader medical licensure pathways rather than a separate fertility Prometric exam.

This guide brings those pathways together and explains the eligibility requirements, examination format, syllabus, reference books and regulatory considerations relevant to Reproductive Medicine and Infertility specialists.

1. What is the Specialist Reproductive Medicine and Infertility Exam?

Reproductive Medicine and Infertility is a physician subspecialty focused on the investigation and treatment of female and male infertility, reproductive endocrinology, assisted reproductive technology, fertility-preserving and reproductive surgery, reproductive genetics and complex fertility decision-making. The licensing assessment, where required, is designed to test whether an applicant has the scientific knowledge, clinical judgement, procedural awareness, ethical reasoning and patient-safety competence needed for specialist fertility practice.

Question type: Where a computer-based Reproductive Medicine and Infertility examination is required, questions are single-best-answer multiple-choice questions with a strong clinical and decision-making component. Other regulators may use qualification review, panel assessment or a broader medical licensure exam.

Language: English. Prometric licensing examinations covered by this guide are conducted in English.

Delivery: The UAE pathway uses a dedicated computer-based examination. Outside the UAE, the assessment may be a Prometric licensure exam, authority review, panel assessment or a training-program examination, depending on the regulator and applicant category.

Result: Reporting varies by authority. The UAE guideline publishes a fixed pass score; SCFHS publishes a pass standard for its Saudi Fellowship final examination; other regulators may issue a licensing or classification decision rather than a dedicated subspecialty exam score.

Attempts: Authority-specific. The UAE Unified PQR applies the UAE examination-attempt framework. Bahrain publishes attempt limits for its general licensure exam. Where a regulator does not publish a dedicated Reproductive Medicine examination, candidates should follow the assessment instructions issued with their eligibility decision.

2. Middle East Health Authorities and Regulatory Pathways for Specialist Reproductive Medicine and Infertility

Reproductive Medicine and Infertility is not assessed through one uniform Gulf examination. The UAE recognises it as an Obstetrics and Gynecology subspecialty and publishes a dedicated CBT; other jurisdictions may classify the subspecialty through training recognition, panel review or a broader physician-licensing process.

3. Specialist Reproductive Medicine and Infertility Passing Marks and Exam Format

The dedicated UAE examination specification is clear: across DHA, MOHAP and DOH, Specialist Reproductive Medicine and Infertility uses 150 MCQs in 3 hours with a 60% pass mark. Other Gulf regulators do not currently publish one equivalent subspecialty licensing exam, so their pathways must be described separately rather than forced into the UAE format.

Note: the SCFHS figures below relate to the Saudi Fellowship Final Examination in Reproductive Medicine and Reproductive Surgery, not to a public external classification Prometric exam. Qatar DHP does not list a dedicated Reproductive Medicine qualifying exam; unlisted specialties/scopes are evaluated through the registration department and/or panel assessment. Kuwait publishes an Obstetrics and Gynecology exam containing a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility domain, but that does not establish a separate Reproductive Medicine specialist exam.

4. Eligibility Criteria for Specialist Reproductive Medicine and Infertility Candidates

Eligibility depends on both the applicant's main Obstetrics and Gynecology qualification and the recognised fertility subspecialty training. Reproductive Medicine and Infertility and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility are both listed under Obstetrics and Gynecology in the current UAE PQR.

Primary medical qualification: A recognised MBBS, MBChB, MBBCh, MD or equivalent primary medical degree from an accredited institution, with completed internship as required by the regulator.

Main specialty qualification: A recognised Obstetrics and Gynecology specialty qualification is the normal base specialty. The subspecialty title should match a recognised Reproductive Medicine and Infertility or Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility training route.

UAE subspecialty qualification: The Unified PQR accepts either a listed subspecialty certificate or a recognised main-specialty certificate followed by one to two years of recognised clinical training/clinical fellowship in the subspecialty. Non-UAE nationals must also satisfy the applicable experience requirements in their main specialty before applying for the subspecialty title.

UAE experience requirement: For listed subspecialty certificates, Tier 1 and Tier 2 Specialist qualifications require no post-subspecialty experience; for Tier 3, non-UAE nationals require two years after the subspecialty qualification. Where the applicant relies on a clinical fellowship route, Specialist experience depends on the country tier of the fellowship: Tier 1 no experience, Tier 2 two years and Tier 3 three years, with UAE-national concessions defined by the PQR.

Dubai fertility-center requirement: Licensing the professional title and staffing an Assisted Reproductive Medicine Center are separate issues. Dubai's 2026 facility standard requires a full-time Specialist/Consultant in Reproductive Medicine and Infertility or Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility with at least three years of fertility-treatment experience; the medical director must be a Consultant with the required subspecialty and at least ten years of fertility-treatment experience.

Professional licence and Good Standing: A valid professional registration/licence and a recent Certificate of Good Standing are commonly required. Requirements should match the main specialty and subspecialty experience being claimed.

Primary Source Verification: Medical degree, Obstetrics and Gynecology specialty qualification, fertility subspecialty training, professional licence and experience may require DataFlow or another regulator-approved primary-source verification process.

Training documentation: Regulators may request fellowship certificates, detailed curricula, procedure or case logs, ART/IVF experience, operative exposure and letters confirming supervised fertility practice in addition to the formal subspecialty qualification.

ART scope and facility privileging: A Reproductive Medicine licence does not by itself authorise every laboratory or surgical activity. Oocyte retrieval, embryo transfer, reproductive surgery, genetic testing pathways and other advanced procedures must remain within the practitioner's approved clinical privileges and the licensed fertility facility's scope.

Examination exemption and classification are not uniform. UAE authorities use PQR-based rules; SCFHS distinguishes external professional classification from its Saudi Fellowship training examinations; Qatar reviews unlisted specialty exams case by case; and Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait apply their own licensing and privileging processes. Candidates should obtain an eligibility decision before assuming which examination applies.

5. Specialist Reproductive Medicine and Infertility Syllabus and Core Study Areas Across Middle East Health Authorities

The UAE guideline publishes six broad domains, while the current SCFHS Reproductive Medicine and Reproductive Surgery fellowship blueprint separates several of those areas into weighted sections. The 9-topic framework below preserves the UAE scope while making explicit the high-priority areas emphasised by SCFHS: Infertility 30%, Reproductive Endocrine 30%, Reproductive Medicine 20%, Assisted Reproductive Technology 10%, PGT 5% and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss 5%.

Topic 1: Female Infertility and Ovarian Function

Systematic infertility evaluation, ovulatory dysfunction, diminished ovarian reserve, premature ovarian insufficiency, tubal and uterine factors, endometriosis-associated infertility, age-related fertility decline, unexplained infertility, treatment selection and prognosis.

Topic 2: Male Infertility and Andrology

Male-factor infertility assessment, semen analysis and interpretation, endocrine and genetic causes, varicocele, obstruction, testicular failure, sexual/ejaculatory dysfunction relevant to fertility, medical and surgical sperm retrieval concepts, and appropriate collaboration with Andrology/Urology.

Topic 3: Reproductive Endocrinology

Hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian physiology, menstrual-cycle regulation, amenorrhea, PCOS, hyperprolactinemia, thyroid and adrenal disorders affecting reproduction, gonadal dysgenesis, disorders of puberty, ovarian ageing and endocrine pharmacology used in fertility treatment.

Topic 4: Basic Reproductive Science, Physiology and Pathophysiology

Gametogenesis, folliculogenesis, ovulation, fertilisation, early embryology, implantation, endometrial receptivity, reproductive immunology, ovarian and testicular physiology, mechanisms of infertility and the scientific basis of stimulation, fertilisation and implantation failure.

Topic 5: Diagnostic Techniques and Interpretation of Reproductive Disorders

Infertility history and examination, ovarian-reserve testing, endocrine investigations, semen analysis, pelvic ultrasound and antral follicle count, tubal assessment, hysteroscopy, reproductive imaging, genetic testing, interpretation of ART monitoring and selection of investigations that change management.

Topic 6: Assisted Reproductive Technology and IVF

Controlled ovarian stimulation, trigger strategies, oocyte retrieval, IVF and ICSI indications, fertilisation assessment, embryo culture and grading, embryo transfer, luteal support, cryopreservation, frozen embryo transfer, OHSS prevention, cycle complications, laboratory quality concepts and evidence-based ART decision-making.

Topic 7: Reproductive Surgery

Fertility-preserving and fertility-enhancing surgery, hysteroscopic management of intrauterine pathology, laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis and selected adnexal/tubal disease, myomectomy principles, adhesiolysis, surgical risk-benefit assessment and integration of surgery with ART.

Topic 8: Reproductive Genetics, PGT and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Chromosomal and monogenic disease principles, genetic counselling, carrier screening, preimplantation genetic testing, indications and limitations of PGT, recurrent pregnancy loss evaluation, uterine, endocrine, genetic and antiphospholipid factors, and evidence-based management.

Topic 9: Ethics, Law, Patient Safety and Communication Skills

Informed consent, embryo and gamete identification, treatment traceability, medication and procedural safety, OHSS and emergency recognition, fertility preservation counselling, confidentiality, reproductive genetics ethics, legal restrictions on ART, documentation, difficult conversations and culturally sensitive shared decision-making.

Cross-Authority Focus: Infertility and Reproductive Endocrinology Dominate the Saudi Fellowship Blueprint

The current SCFHS fellowship blueprint assigns 30% each to Infertility and Reproductive Endocrine, making those two domains 60% of the final written examination. Reproductive Medicine contributes another 20%, Assisted Reproductive Technology 10%, and PGT and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss 5% each. The UAE exam uses broader domain labels but covers the same clinical science, diagnostics, surgery, genetics, ART and safety framework.

6. Recommended Reference Books

The UAE Specialist Reproductive Medicine and Infertility guideline lists five core references. The current SCFHS fellowship blueprint additionally points candidates toward current ASRM guidance and leading reproductive-medicine journals. Use the regulator-listed books as the exam framework, but keep clinical protocols aligned with current evidence and the local ART law and facility standards:

Speroff's Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility, 9th Edition. Core reference for infertility and reproductive endocrinology.

Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility by Marc A. Fritz and Leon Speroff, 8th Edition. A detailed reference for reproductive endocrinology, infertility diagnosis and treatment.

Textbook of Assisted Reproductive Techniques, 6th Edition, Volume 1: Laboratory Perspectives, edited by David K. Gardner, Ariel Weissman, Colin M. Howles and Zeev Shoham. Major reference for IVF and ART laboratory science.

Yen & Jaffe's Reproductive Endocrinology: Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Clinical Management, 9th Edition. Comprehensive reproductive physiology and endocrine reference.

Assisted Reproductive Techniques, 2nd Edition: Laboratory and Clinical Perspectives, edited by David K. Gardner, Ariel Weissman, Colin M. Howles and Zeev Shoham. Integrated clinical and laboratory ART reference.

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7. Two Ways We Can Help You Get Licensed

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8. Frequently Asked Questions

What is the passing score for Specialist Reproductive Medicine and Infertility?

For DHA, MOHAP and DOH, the UAE Specialist Reproductive Medicine and Infertility exam is 150 MCQs in 3 hours with a 60% pass mark. SCFHS does not currently list a dedicated public Reproductive Medicine classification exam; its Saudi Fellowship final written exam has a 70% standard that may be lowered through standard setting but not below 65%. Bahrain uses 60% for its general licensure exam when one is assigned.

Am I eligible with MRCOG, FRCOG, MD/MS OB/GYN plus fertility fellowship training?

Potentially, but the main Obstetrics and Gynecology qualification and the Reproductive Medicine / Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility subspecialty training must both be recognised by the target regulator. A general OB/GYN qualification alone does not automatically establish the fertility subspecialty title. The UAE PQR accepts a listed subspecialty certificate or recognised OB/GYN qualification followed by one to two years of recognised clinical fellowship/training, subject to the applicable experience rules.

How many questions are in the Specialist Reproductive Medicine and Infertility exam?

DHA, MOHAP and DOH use the same UAE specification: 150 MCQs in 3 hours. The SCFHS Saudi Fellowship final written examination contains 80 to 120 MCQs, with up to 10 additional unscored items, but this is a training-program final exam rather than a public external classification exam. Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait do not currently publish a separate Reproductive Medicine licensing-exam question count.

Which reference books should I use?

The UAE guideline lists Speroff's Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility, Fritz and Speroff, Textbook of Assisted Reproductive Techniques Volume 1, Yen & Jaffe's Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproductive Techniques: Laboratory and Clinical Perspectives. SCFHS also points candidates toward current ASRM guidance and leading reproductive-medicine journals.

Is there a dedicated Reproductive Medicine Prometric exam in every Middle East country?

No. The UAE publishes a dedicated RMA6062 CBT. SCFHS currently publishes a Reproductive Medicine and Reproductive Surgery fellowship examination but does not list a dedicated Reproductive Medicine exam in its public classification catalogue. Qatar does not list a dedicated qualifying exam for this subspecialty, while Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait use their own classification or broader licensure pathways.

How is the SCFHS Reproductive Medicine pathway different from the UAE exam?

The UAE has a dedicated specialist licensing CBT. SCFHS instead has an accredited Reproductive Medicine and Reproductive Surgery fellowship/subspecialty program with a final written exam of 80 to 120 MCQs. Its current blueprint allocates 30% to Infertility, 30% to Reproductive Endocrine, 20% to Reproductive Medicine, 10% to ART, 5% to PGT and 5% to Recurrent Pregnancy Loss. This fellowship examination should not be described as the public external classification exam for every applicant.

How many attempts do I get?

Attempt rules depend on the authority and assessment actually assigned. UAE examinations follow the Unified PQR attempt framework. Bahrain permits four initial attempts for its licensure examination within three years before retraining rules apply. For authorities without a dedicated Reproductive Medicine exam, follow the attempt policy stated in your eligibility or assessment decision.

Does Qatar DHP have a dedicated Reproductive Medicine and Infertility exam?

Not currently on the public qualifying-examination list. DHP states that specialties or scopes without a listed qualifying exam are reviewed according to approved qualifications and/or panel assessment. Candidates should not assume that the general Obstetrics and Gynecology exam will automatically be assigned to a Reproductive Medicine subspecialty application.

What is the difference between Reproductive Medicine and Infertility and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility?

Both titles are recognised under Obstetrics and Gynecology in the UAE PQR. Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility explicitly emphasises endocrine physiology and infertility, while Reproductive Medicine and Infertility is a broader fertility title that may include ART and reproductive surgery. The exact licensed title depends on the applicant's recognised training and the regulator's classification.

What is the best MCQ bank for Specialist Reproductive Medicine and Infertility exam preparation?

The Specialist Reproductive Medicine and Infertility MCQ bank on prometricguide.com includes 2500 plus questions aligned to the 9-topic cross-authority framework, with detailed explanations covering infertility, reproductive endocrinology, diagnostics, ART, surgery, genetics, recurrent pregnancy loss, safety and ethics.

9. Final Thoughts

Specialist Reproductive Medicine and Infertility is a recognised Obstetrics and Gynecology subspecialty in the UAE and is also represented through specialist/fellowship or facility-regulatory pathways elsewhere in the Gulf. The important distinction is that not every regulator uses a standalone Reproductive Medicine Prometric exam.

Prepare around the full fertility medicine scope: female and male infertility, reproductive endocrinology, reproductive physiology, diagnostic interpretation, IVF/ICSI and ART, reproductive surgery, genetics and PGT, recurrent pregnancy loss, ethics, law, patient safety and communication. Give particular depth to infertility and reproductive endocrine topics because together they make up 60% of the current SCFHS fellowship final blueprint.

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