Topic - MOH/DOH/GAHS Exam in UAE, Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Thank you so much Mr. abraham, I was desperate that I may find a good information, the HAAD site provide good information but still somehow confusing.


Ur information was a very good help for me, thank u again.


Regards from Dr. Sami

Dear Mr. abraham.

thank you so much for your very helping blog.

I wonder if HAAD allows me to work in Dubai?


and if I applied to DHA, does it take the same time to approve the application (4-6 weeks) or more, is the application process in DHA is faster than that of the HAAD?

I am short of time here in Abu Dhabi and have 3 weeks left before I need to leave the UAE. If I applies to DHA at 14 -09-2010, when it is possible to date the interview with DHA?


thank you for your reply.


Dr. Sami

Dear Mr.Abraham,

I'm a MOH license holder as a pharmacist and as i'm willing to relocate to Dubai i have given my DOH exam on 29th August in which i was not sucessful( lost by 1 mark). I'm aware that one can only give his second attempt after 60 days after the first attempt. I've applied for DOh for the second time and to my surprise they have increased the exam fees from Dhs 160.00 which i paid for my first attempt ( I applied through our branch pharmacy in Dubai). Today i got a call saying that my application got approved and i need to pay the following fees
1) During the application submission i was asked to pay AED 110.
2) AED 700 - 1000 dhs as verification (Not sure what type of verification as my professional & work experience certificates are already attested by UAE Ministry of External affairs)
3) AED 1010 as exam fee

For my first attempt, all together i paid only AED 160.00

Do you have any idea of such a fee hike lately? I've checked the DHA website and couldnt find any information about this hike.Appreciate your feedback on this.

Thanks

26 July 2010 (With referance to Khaleej Times)
Dubai Health Authority DHA

(DHADHA) have laid down the new licence criteria for medical practitioners.
Dentists will have to go through proficiency in English and practical tests while physicians will be required to undergo surgical skills tests once the new regulations are rolled out.

The Health Regulation Department at the authority earlier this month distributed a draft document detailing new regulations for dentistry, seeking comments on the subject.

The document details the requirements for three different levels of dentistry including for interns, general and specialist dentists.

The new regulations will require candidates to be proficient in English language skills as many medical graduates come from a non-English speaking background and the level of English competency varies greatly, according to the document. "A high level of English language proficiency is essential to enable practitioners communicate with patients, other doctors and health professionals, and for the maintenance of professional standards," reads the document. The authority has approved two language tests as proof including Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

According to the document, all candidates will be required to attend and pass an evaluation of their competency to practise though it says that the competency assessment framework is still being developed and will be published in due course.

The dentist licensure guidelines regulations are based on similar 
ones being followed by Dubai Healthcare City and Health Authority of Abu Dhabi.

Dr Essa Kazim, CEO of Health Policy and Strategy at the authority had said that the changes were being brought about to "ensure patient safety and see if the surgeon or physician is fit to practise."

Last month, the authority sounded a warning to health professionals after discovering that several were operating without a licence. Health professionals were warned of being blacklisted as well as being fined Dh5,000 if found working without a card.

Licensure Requirements – Dentistry
JUNE 2010
In determining the eligibility of an applicant for licensing with the Health Regulation Department, an applicant is eligible to be licensed if they comply with the following requirements:

1. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1.1 Intern Dentist (ID)
1.1.1 Graduates of approved Dental Schools recognized by UAE Ministry of Higher Education that are completing their internship requirements or U.A.E nationals
1.1.2 Certificate of enrolment in an approved internship program in the UAE is required form the applicant
1.1.3 Practice will be limited to the following approved practice sites:
i. Governmental Hospital
ii. Governmental Primary Health Centres (PHC)
iii. Private General Hospitals (not less than 50 beds)
1.2 General Dentist (level 1, less than 3 years experience including internship)
1.2.1 A minimum of five (5) years undergraduate dental school (DDS / BDS/ DMD
or its equivalent) recognized by UAE Ministry of Higher Education
1.2.2 Proof of practice license in country of graduation and/ or country of last employment
1.2.3 Proficiency in English Language (Appendix 1)
1.2.4 Practice will be limited to the following approved practice sites:
i. Governmental Hospital
ii. Governmental Primary Health Centres (PHC)
iii. General Hospitals (not less than 50 beds)
iv. Specialty Hospitals
v. Dental educational centers in the Private sector Approved by MOHE
1.3General Dentist (level 2, more than 3 years experience including internship)
1.3.1 A minimum of five (5) years undergraduate dental school (DDS / BDS/ DMD
or its equivalent) recognized by UAE Ministry of Higher Education
1.3.2 Proof of practice license in country of graduation and/ or country of last employment
1.3.3 Recent practice – must have practiced in the last 3 years2
1.3.4 Proficiency in English Language (Appendix 1)
1.4 Specialist Dentist (SD)
1.4.1 A minimum of five (5) years undergraduate dental school (DDS / BDS/DMD
or its equivalent) recognized by UAE Ministry of Higher Education
1.4.2 A minimum of 2 years postgraduate certification in the area of speciality as
per Health Regulation Department Recognized Specialty Certificates

Interns license: may be renewed 1 time only total length of license maximum of 2 years

1.4.3 Proof of practice license in country of graduation and/or country of last employment
1.4.4 Proficiency of English Language (Appendix 1)
1.5 Temporary License (licensure granted for term of sponsoring contract only)
Dentists who meet the above licensure categories for the purpose of the following:
1. Visiting doctors
2. Locum employment

2. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
All applicants for licensure and registration must provide:
2.1. Evidence of successful completion of an approved dental education program
(except interns)
2.2. Evidence of valid Basic life support (BLS) certificate
2.3. Dental education program Transcript – the applicant must provide a full transcript clearly stating the breakdown of theory vs. clinical training hours ifavailable
2.4. Proof of practice license in country of graduation and/or country of employment/ appointment (except interns)
2.5. Evidence of all clinical experience including appointments (Only service certificates will be accepted signed by Human Resources (Personal Dept) or Medical Directors) (except interns)
2.6. Evidence of successful completion of English language proficiency (Appendix 1) (except interns)
2.7. Evidence of malpractice insurance for approved applications (except interns)
2.8. Valid Certificate of Good Conduct (except interns)
2.9. Signed declaration and consent for release of information
2.10. Full passport copy

Please note that additional documents may be asked to justify the application for licensure
and Registration.

The Health Regulation Department will carry out primary source verification. Applicants
who knowingly submit falsified documents will be liable for prosecution as per the Health
Regulation Department Violation policy. This would also include an automatic termination
of the licensure process and/or revocation of licensure if already issued in the Emirate of
Dubai

Dear Mr. Abraham,

I will be greatly indebted to u if u can tell me the situation regarding the salary for GP in Ajman, Sharjah, Al-Ain?

Thank you

Good day Mr. Abraham,

Im a registered nurse here in Philippines. I have read all previous post regarding application for DOH exam for nurses.
Question, according to this site, http://edohms.dohms.gov.ae/MPT/Main/professional.aspx,, General Requirements... Registered Nurse ... "Recent practice - You must have practiced as a Registered Nurse at least 450 hrs in last 3 years (exemption New Graduates)",

my sister is a newly grad and fresh board passer in our country, does she qualifies the exemption with regards to clinical experience?

i graduated last 2009 and so passed the licensure exam the same year,am I also exempted to the clinical practice since 450hours are required for the past 3YEARS?

if not, I had 3 months clinical experience. Will these qualifies me to take the exam? What if i failed to present experience certificate? because I only brought with me the experience certificate without attested by UAE embassy? will they still allow me to take the exam??

and what is recent good standing certificate form the medical council? am i subjected to pass this? how about my sister?

please answer my queries. U have answered every questions post. Please include mine.. Thank very much sir..

hopingly yours,
vhindeeRN

Hi
Fantastic site well done, could you help me, I am a chiropractor with an MSc from the Uk I have eleven years experience and do not have to sit the written exam, I am trying to find out the date for document presentation in Abu dhabi or Dubai. I thank you in anticipation.

i am working as a staff nurse in new delhi india i have 4 year expirience in emergency department can u help me if i am visiting in abu dhabi in january 2011 when will i get date for doh & moh exams

please give reply
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So here's my situation. I am a US citizen and I received my medical degree from the Philippines. I finished all four years of medical school including Junior Internship (clerkship). Unfortunately, I didn't complete post grad internship thinking I could take on the USMLE and get in to a Residency. That was wishful thinking! Now I am left with an ECFMG certificate having passed USMLE Steps 1, step 2CK and CS with no where to go. But I have not given up. I will practice medicine no matter where I end up. So here's my question...I understand that with USMLE steps 1 and 2CK/cs under my belt I don't have to take the written exam (only the oral interview.) However, which physician grade am I qualified for? (given that I only finished Junior Internship) Do I apply as an intern or as a starting GP? Okay another thing...I am in the process of filing my application with DOH. How do I go about paying for the credentialing fee of Dhs 110 if I am here in California? Can I pay through the UAE embassy in Washington DC? Can someone please throw some light to my situation?

Dear Abraham,
You are doing a marvellous angel job. Giving such valuable information for free and that also for more than years. JazakAllah Khair.

I've something to ask.
I have done MBBS+3 years clinical experience (including house job). Can I apply for UAE licensing exam?

My second question is what the pay offered to a simple GP of my calibre if suppose I pass the licensing exam...

Looking forward for your response

Hi,
I really appriciate your efforts regarding MOH,DOH,GAHS.
most of us need to know many of the questions about it , but unfortunetly the details are not available on their websites.
one thing i would like to know that u have mentioned that some of the hospitals allow to work without DOH liscence and then u can go for the assesment in your earliest phase of job.
I m a MBBS Dr, recently moved to dubai, looking for the job , i have collected much details about DOH, but one thing i dont know that how much work experience required to qualify for DOH exam, as starting GP.
And can u tell me which hosp allow to work without DOH, in the mean while i will go for DOH assasment, that practice would be so much helpful for me to perpare for the exam.
plz plz reply...
thnx.

Asalam

I am a doctor working in Medicine and allied for the last 4 years.
I have passed Mrcp(UK) part-1 and part-2 written and Fcps(medicine) part-1.

I am about to give written Haad exam.I wanted to know whether it would have mcq regarding medicine only or will it include Paeds,surgery,gynae as well

Same about Dubai exam, would it be only regarding medicine or will it include Paeds,surgery,gynae as well

Kindly help

Abraham Thank you very much for your help. May God bless you forever.

Dear Abraham,

Thank you very much for your prompt reply... really appreciate it... Just a few more clarifications if you don't mind..

1) I am a Sri Lankan national residing in Sri Lanka, but my degree is from Pakistan...It is difficult for me to go to Pakistan to get my documents attested..where else can I get my documents attested?
2) Is the requirement for the DOH (dubai exam) the same as the rest? as I read somewhere that 5 years experience is required to work in Dubai?

Thank you very much for your time and help
Hathim

Thanks alot Abraham...