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The document outlines the eligibility criteria and licensing requirements for general practitioners (GPs) in Dubai. It states that to be eligible, applicants must have a medical degree from an approved medical school requiring at least 5,500 hours of study, completed a one-year internship in clinical areas, and have over two years of recent general practice experience. Licensed GPs can work in various healthcare facilities and must pass Dubai Health Authority's assessment to obtain a license, though some may be exempt based on other qualifications. Licenses must be renewed annually by completing continuing education credits and maintaining malpractice insurance.

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General Practitioner V1

The document outlines the eligibility criteria and licensing requirements for general practitioners (GPs) in Dubai. It states that to be eligible, applicants must have a medical degree from an approved medical school requiring at least 5,500 hours of study, completed a one-year internship in clinical areas, and have over two years of recent general practice experience. Licensed GPs can work in various healthcare facilities and must pass Dubai Health Authority's assessment to obtain a license, though some may be exempt based on other qualifications. Licenses must be renewed annually by completing continuing education credits and maintaining malpractice insurance.

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GENERAL PRACTITIONER (GP)

1. Eligibility Criteria
In determining the eligibility of an applicant for licensing with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) as
General Practitioner (GP), the applicant must fulfil the following general requirements:
1.1. Primary medical degree awarded after a course of study comprising at least 5,500 hours
(equivalent to four years full time study course) from an approved Medical School listed on
one of the following websites:
1.1.1. The Avicenna Database (formerly the World Health Organization(WHO) directory of
medical schools) http://avicenna.ku.dk/database/medicine/
1.1.2. The International Medical Education
http://www.faimer.org/resources/imed.html

Directory

(IMED)

FAIMER

1.2. Successful completion of (one (1) year internship program) that covered different clinical areas
e.g. Medical, Surgical, Paediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
1.3. Recent practice: Applicant shall have recent and more than two (2) years experience in
General practice area prior to application except for the following categories:
1.3.1. A UAE citizen holding a valid UAE passport who has graduated from any recognized
university by Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR).
1.3.2. A non-UAE citizen whose mother is UAE citizen who has graduated from a university
in UAE recognized by Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
(MOHESR).
2. Permitted facilities for employment:
2.1. GP may work only in the following healthcare facilities:
2.1.1. Government or Private Hospitals.
2.1.2. Day Surgical Centres.
2.1.3. Polyclinics with three (or more) different medical specialities (excluding dental
specialities) or speciality centres with at least three permanent specialists/consultants in
the same field.
2.1.4. Private clinics located in industrial areas 1
2.1.5. Schools and college clinics.
2.1.6. Construction and labour camp clinics.
2.1.7. Hotel clinics.
2.1.8. Remote and rural areas e.g. Hatta.
1

Industrial Areas are area designated by Dubai Municipality as industrial regions this includes but not limited to
AlQusais Industrial Area 1,2,3 and 4, Al Qouz Industrial Area 1,2,3 and 4
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3. Documents Required:
3.1. Applicants shall upload copies of the following documents via the online licensing system
(Sheryan):
3.1.1. Evidence of successful completion of an approved Medical education program.
3.1.2. Valid license to practice in country of graduation and/or country of last employment (if
available).
3.1.3. Experience letters signed and stamped by the Medical Director or Human Resource
Department
3.1.4. Good Standing Certificate issued by the medical council/association from the country of
last employment (Certificates are only valid for six (6) months from date of issue)2
3.1.5. Valid passport copy
3.1.6. Passport sized coloured photograph.
3.1.7. Evidence of malpractice insurance is required before issuing the license.
Please note:

Sheryan system may be accessed via http://eservices.dha.gov.ae/DHAWeb/default.aspx

Additional documents may be requested by HRD to justify the application for licensure and
registration.

The Health Regulation Department will carry out Primary Source Verification (PSV).
Applicants who knowingly submit falsified documents will be liable for prosecution as per
UAE Federal Law. This would also include termination of the licensure process and/or
revocation of licensure if already issued by DHA.

4. Assessment
4.1. All applicants are required to attend and pass the DHA assessment in order to acquire the
license to practice with the title of 'General Practitioner' in the Emirate of Dubai. For more
information regarding assessment, please click here.
4.2. Assessment exemption criteria
4.2.1. Applicants who got a valid license from the following authorities in UAE: Health
Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD) and Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA).
4.2.2. Applicants who got a valid examination pass-record from the following registration will
be exempt from the DHA licensing assessment. The scope of exemption is limited to
examination requirements and does not apply to any other requirements for licensure.

Not applicable for GP graduates from UAE.

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Country
Australia

Equivalency Assessment
Australian Medical Council Examination

Canada

Medical Council of Canada qualifying examination part II

Ireland

Ireland Temporary Registration Assessment Scheme part III

New Zealand

New Zealand Registration Examination


United Kingdom Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board
Test Part II

UK
USA

United States Medical Licensing Examination Part III

Abbreviation
AMC/MCQ
MCCQE-part II
TRAS
NZREX
PLAB II
USMLE Part III

5. Renewal of License
5.1. All GPs are required to renew their professional license annually.
5.2. To renew the professional license the applicant must upload via Sheryan system:
5.2.1. Evidence of completing thirty (30) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.
CPD points shall be accredited by one of the DHA recognized accrediting bodies.
5.2.2. Valid malpractice insurance.
For further information regarding the DHA CPD policy please click here

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