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second interviews
by bird » Thursday, 20th August 2009 09:14 pm

Hi,
I would be grateful for some clarity on second interviews.

1. When does the UAE health authority request a second interview with a panel of experts in the concerned speciality, for the position of a "specialist" doctor?

2. Is this a formality and does a successful interview guarantee a license to practice from the authority?

Thanks
Bird

Re: second interviews
by abraham » Friday, 4th September 2009 09:35 am

bird wrote:

Hi bird
1.The moh usualy call you for panel interview " This would be held as soon as possible after written exam results are announced. (Usually within a week)." You need to check directly with the MOH authorities for the the shedule for your panel interview. You can find the contact details at the end of this post. As per my knowledge, the following things I can recommend about the panel interview

2.Your practice in UAE depends on the recommendations from the MOH evaluation committee

Only those passing written examination would be called for interview and practical examination in their field of specialty.(Doh has only panel interview for many specialties)

MOH Panel Interview
Candidates who successfully pass the written examination would be called for interview in their field of specialty. An examination board consisting of professionals from different specialties conducts the interviews. As per needs and requirements, the examination board may invite professionals from the private sector to assist in conducting the interviews.

Successful candidates who have passed both written and oral/practical examinations would then be awarded the license to practice in their field of specialty.

The outcome of MOH panel interview
Ranking:
Upon the recommendation of the examination committee, the evaluation committee grants one of the following options according to the qualifications, experiences and results of written and oral examinations:

a. Allowed to work in a medical center
b. Allowed to work independently
c. Allowed to work under supervision in the same specialty

Changing the practical field from “working under supervision” or “working in a medical center” into “working independently “the following requirements should exist:

Evidence of work experience in a licensed medical center, for a period not less than one year or as defined by the committee upon evaluation.
Passing the interview or any exams specified by the committee.
Adhering to all forthcoming conditions and instructions.

As published by the MOH Authorities
Evaluation Conditions
Remarks about the Evaluation Conditions:

Intern grade is confined to national doctors only.
The internship year (training or residing) must be spent in one of the recognized hospitals.
National physicians are exempted from the condition of experience upon evaluation as a starting G.P. however they must complete the internship year.
UAE and GCC National physicians are exempted from G.P. exam provided they are graduates from any recognized faculty of medicine whether in their original countries or abroad and have license to practice in their country.
Physicians who passed (USMLE) exam in its three parts are exempted from the G.P. oral and written exam; However they must sit for an interview.
Physicians who passed (USMLE) exam in its first and second parts are exempted from G.P. written exam only; However they must sit for an interview and an Oral exam.
Physicians who passed (PLAB) exam in its first and second parts are exempted from G.P. written exam; However they must sit for an interview.
Physicians who have profession licenses to practice from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zeeland, and European Union states are exempted from G.P. written exam; However they must sit for an interview.
English language proficiency (written and spoken) is a must.

General Conditions
Consultant A doctor is evaluated without the need to sit for the exams held by the ministry, it is possible also (as per the evaluation committee discretion) to interview him by two different committees of consultant doctors in the specialty field to define his academic and practical level, and to take the proper decision.
Consultant B doctors and specialist (A) doctors are evaluated either by interviews by two different committees of consultant doctors in the specialty field, or by exams for Specialist (A) doctors.
Specialist B doctor, G.P and starting G.P. should Pass the written and oral exams. National physician is exempted from the oral and written exams, provided he passes the interview.
Re-evaluation for a higher grade is considered only under the required conditions.
Evaluation or re-evaluation does not bind the ministry to appoint or promote physicians to a certain grade.

MOH Ministry Of Health in Dubai
Address:Al karama, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Telephone:055-3946582
Telephone:050-1464578

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