Licensing in UAE: There are four licenses, one granted by Dubai government (Duba i Health Authority or DHA) after

successful examination and entitles the holder to practice only in Dubai, the other is granted by the Health Authority of Abu D habi or HAAD which allows you to practice in the cities of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain and the third option is to pass the Abu Dhabi Ministry exam (MOH) which entitles its holder to practice anywhere in the UAE except the Emirates of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, such as Sharjah or Ras Al Kheima. A separate license by Harvard Internat ional is issued for the Dubai Health Care City, a free Zone with the Government of Dubai as your sponsor. This license allows to set up a practice strictly with in the DHCC free zone area. You can apply on line through the government website s.

The requirements to take the exam in Dubai are the following (takes 2-4 weeks):

Must submit the application filled by employer Updated CV Medical school certificate American Boards all equivalent A certificate of good standing from the state Board or Medical Syndicate in hom e country A recommendation letter. Photocopy of passport clearly showing expiration date Four photographs Certificate of experience detailing your practice after graduation obtained eit her from your hospital or medical society. In the case of surgeons, a list of the surgeries they usually perform is requir ed to be submitted with the application.

Items 3 and 4 must be authenticated by the UAE consulate in the country where ce rtificates are issued. American Board certification entitles doctors to a quasi automatic licensure. An interview is required with a licensing committee and rar ely does a qualified person fail. The interview is usually a routine affair for board certified physicians although I strongly recommend that you study/refresh your memory for a few weeks.

Depending on the qualifications and training of the individual the committee wou ld be tough or lenient. A three year post graduate experience is strongly prefer red and five years is even better.

Abu Dhabi and Al Ain Licensing (currently takes 3-4 months): To apply for licensure as a General Practitioner including Dentistry to work in th e private sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi you are required to demonstrate the following:

You have successfully completed and hold an accredited recognized primary medica

l qualification in your own country

You have successfully completed and can demonstrate a one(1) year internship Gene ral Practice program. Plus you must show evidence of practice as a non training g rade registered General Practitioner (GP) or Dentist for a minimum of two(2) yea rs experience

You hold a current and valid license to practice as a registered Medical Practit ioner (General Practice) in your home country without any conditions or limitati ons

You are proficient in reading and writing English (all examinations conducted in English)

To apply for licensure as a Specialist Physician\Dentist in work in the private se ctor in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi you are required to demonstrate the following:

You have successfully completed and hold an accredited recognized primary medica l qualification in your own country

Specialization certificate obtained after a fulltime structured residency progra m/ course of no less than 3 years duration for Physicians and no less than 2 yea rs duration for Dentists in a university centre, teaching hospital or where appr opriate, in a health establishment approved by the competent authorities.

No less than 3 years post certification

You hold a current and valid license to practice as a registered Specialist Phys ician in your home country without any conditions or limitations

You are proficient in reading and writing English (all examinations conducted in English)

To apply for licensure as a Consultant Physician\Dentist in work in the private se ctor in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi you are required to demonstrate the following:

You have successfully completed and hold an accredited recognized primary medica l qualification in your own country

Specialization certificate obtained after a fulltime structured residency progra m/ course of no less than 3 years duration in a university centre, teaching hosp ital or where appropriate, in a health establishment approved by the competent a uthorities.

No less than 8 years post certification in an acute care hospital and no less th an 3 years as Consultant

You hold a current and valid license to practice as a registered Specialist Phys ician in your home country without any conditions or limitations

You are proficient in reading and writing English (all examinations conducted in English)

LICENSING APPLICATION CHECKLIST The following checklist provides you a guide on the documents that you are requi red to submit along with your application form. Proof of originals is required u pon submission. All attached documents for licensing require legal English trans lation because these documents may have to be reviewed by Non Arabic speaking of ficers.

Completed application form with completed declaration by Private Health Care Fac ility including their official stamp

Current and up to date detailed resume with 5 passport photographs

Passport and Visa (Residence or Visit)

valid and current

High school leaving certificate. This is not a strict requirement for Physicians , Dentists and pharmacists

Professional qualifications

Certificate/ Diploma/ Degree/ Post Graduate

Transcript of professional training

must include theory and clinical hours

Practicing Professional License

valid and current from home country

A certificate of Good Standing / Registration or License from each country where yo u have been employed to meet minimum requirement of 2 years experience post inte rnship If you worked in a country and for a government facility where you practi ced on your home license (e.g. Saudi Arabia) please ensure to summit certificate o f employment in place of certificate of good standing

Relevant Experience: Official certificate of service from an authorized person at health facility. Pr eferably from HR Experience must be in a substantive post (Volunteer work and training is not acc eptable)

UAE MOH Evaluation/Licensure if applicable (takes 3-5 months) Once you have completed the above, please return to our office to submit. We wil l only accept and proceed with your application once we have received all the ab ove required documentation. We will then be in contact with you on the progress of your application