We have doctors working in Dubai from all over the world, so it is essential that there is a structured and strong regulatory process in place to ensure patient safety and ensure that we have the most competent and skilled healthcare staff working here. Here are all the DHA Guidelines for Doctor’s Exam Exemption in Any DHA Exam in Dubai.
We really love to support our doctors and the Dubai hospitals to ensure a smooth and efficient registration and relocation process, as Dubai is now a highly advanced healthcare hub, serving the healthcare needs of the UAE as well as surrounding countries for medical tourism.
DHA Requirements
Doctors who are trained from the following countries (of a recognized training programme as per DHA guidelines) are completely exempt from any DHA exam or assessment:
- Australia
- Ireland
- New Zealand
- USA
- Canada
- UK
- Netherland
- Denmark
- France
- Norway
- Finland
- Iceland
- Luxembourg
- Belgium
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Germany
For these applicants, it will take approximately 3–4 months to process their DHA license registration.
Doctors who need to take an oral examination.
For Doctors who are trained in the below countries, they will need to take an oral exam here in Dubai:
- Slovenia
- Arab Board
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Italy
- Korea
- Lebanon
- Poland
- Slovakia
- Spain
- Switzerland
- Poland
- Portugal
- China
In the oral exam, you will be assessed by 2 or 3 senior consultants from your field who will ask you scenario-based clinical questions about patient care.
The DHA license process for these applicants usually takes 5–9 months due to the complexities of non-English or Arabic paperwork and the variances in bureaucratic formalities in different countries, not to mention arranging the oral assessment based on the applicant and the examination committee’s availability.
We strongly advise doctors from these countries to obtain your DHA registration first before applying for jobs in Dubai.
Doctors who need to take a multiple choice computer-based ‘Prometric Exam’ in your home country.
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For doctors trained in the below countries, you will need to take an oral exam here in Dubai:
- Argentina
- Belarus
- Brazil
- Cuba
- Greece
- Turkey
- Russia
- Estonia
- Cyprus
- India
- Pakistan
There are many Prometric test centers globally. Furthermore, we will provide you with the study material and guidance to give you the best chance possible of passing the exam on your first attempt. Additionally, you will have up to 3 attempts to pass the prometric exam.
There are usually 100 questions and you need to pass at least 60% of the questions. You will only be assessed in your chosen field.
The DHA license process for these applicants usually takes 4–6 months due to the complexities of non-English or Arabic paperwork and the variances in bureaucratic formalities in different countries.
The Prometric assessment can be booked straight away as soon as the DHA/Dataflow application is initiated; however, this time frame is based on the applicant and the Prometric test center’s availability.
We strongly advise Doctors from these countries to obtain your DHA registration first before applying for jobs in Dubai.
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