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Physicians and Dentist Eligibility Criteria and Checklist
Dear Applicant
ELIGIBLILITY CRITERIA FOR PRIVATE LICENSING
To apply for licensure as a ‘General Practitioner’ including Dentistry to work in the 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 medical qualification in your own country
???? You have successfully completed and can demonstrate a one(1) year internship ‘General Practice’ program. Plus you must show evidence of practice as a non training grade registered General Practitioner (GP) or Dentist for a minimum of two(2) years experience
???? You hold a current and valid license to practice as a registered Medical Practitioner (General Practice) 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 ‘Specialist PhysicianDentist’ in work in the 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 medical qualification in your own country
???? Specialization certificate obtained after a fulltime structured residency program/ course of no less than 3 years duration for Physicians and no less than 2 years duration for Dentists in a university centre, teaching hospital or where appropriate, 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 Physician 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 PhysicianDentist’ in work in the 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 medical qualification in your own country
???? Specialization certificate obtained after a fulltime structured residency program/ course of no less than 3 years duration in a university centre, teaching hospital or where appropriate, in a health establishment approved by the competent authorities.
???? No less than 8 years post certification in an acute care hospital and no less than 3 years as Consultant
???? You hold a current and valid license to practice as a registered Specialist Physician 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 required to submit along with your application form. Proof of originals is required upon submission. All attached documents for licensing require legal English translation because these documents may have to be reviewed by Non – Arabic speaking officers.
???? Completed application form with completed declaration by Private Health Care Facility 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 you have been employed to meet minimum requirement of 2 years experience post internship If you worked in a country and for a government facility where you practiced on your ‘home license’ (e.g. Saudi Arabia) please ensure to summit certificate of employment in place of certificate of ‘good standing’
???? Relevant Experience:
o Official certificate of service from an authorized person at health facility. Preferably from HR
o Experience must be in a substantive post (Volunteer work and training is not acceptable)
???? UAE MOH Evaluation/Licensure if applicable
Once you have completed the above, please return to our office to submit. We will only accept and proceed with your application once we have received all the above required documentation. We will then be in contact with you on the progress of your application.
