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UAE Unified Healthcare PQR Compliance

Healthcare Professional Licensing

End-to-end credentialing, Primary Source DataFlow verification, and examination clearances across DHA, MOHAP, and DOH / HAAD jurisdictions for international physicians, nurses, and allied health practitioners.

01 — UAE Health Regulators

Jurisdiction Breakdown & Assessment Pathways

Each UAE health regulator exercises distinct competency evaluations, computerized testing rules, and facility-link protocols.

Dubai

Dubai Health Authority (DHA)

Administered via Sheryan Medical Licensing System

Primary Exam Partner Prometric CBT / Specialty Vivas
Eligibility Validity 1 Year (Renewable)
Standard Processing 15 – 25 Working Days
  • Valid for all private & semi-government healthcare clinics and hospitals within the Emirate of Dubai.
  • Direct cross-transfer eligibility to DOH or MOHAP after 6 months of confirmed UAE clinical practice.
  • Supports fast-track title evaluations for internationally recognised Western Board holders.
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Abu Dhabi

Department of Health (DOH / HAAD)

Administered via TAMM Healthcare Services Platform

Primary Exam Partner Pearson VUE / DOH Oral Committee
Eligibility Validity 5 Years from Exam Pass
Standard Processing 20 – 30 Working Days
  • Mandatory for Abu Dhabi City, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra healthcare facilities and academic medical centres.
  • Strict clinical logbook audits for surgical specialists and senior consultant candidacies.
  • Requires immediate linkage to an employer facility upon positive credentialing issuance.
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Federal

Ministry of Health & Prevention

Administered via MOHAP Federal Health Portal

Primary Exam Partner Prometric / MOH Assessment Board
Eligibility Validity 5 Years (Re-evaluation required)
Standard Processing 15 – 22 Working Days
  • Jurisdiction across Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, and Fujairah.
  • Highest mobility across Northern Emirates private polyclinics and federal health establishments.
  • Mandatory re-evaluation protocol for files inactive for greater than 24 calendar months.
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02 — Full Technical Scope

Nine End-to-End Credentialing Services

From international university degree attestation and DataFlow primary source checks to prometric test scheduling and facility license activation.

01

DataFlow PSV Verification

Full management of primary source verification for educational degrees, employment experience certificates, and health council registrations directly via DataFlow Group.

Zero Discrepancy Assurance
02

Prometric & CBT Exam Booking

Fast-track eligibility number generation, exam scheduling at international testing centres, date rescheduling, and examination guideline orientation.

Global Test Centres
03

Sheryan & TAMM Profile Setup

Initial portal account creation, UAE PASS synchronization, credential structuring, and document uploads in strict conformance with regulatory formatting rules.

Initial Registration
04

Inter-Authority License Conversion

Direct credential transfer across DHA, DOH (HAAD), and MOHAP registries without re-sitting qualifying board examinations, leveraging active Certificate of Good Standing validation.

DHA ⇄ DOH ⇄ MOH
05

Facility-Linked License Activation

Transitioning your valid Eligibility Letter to an active clinical practice license upon securing a medical facility offer or clinical partnership in the UAE.

Clinical Activation
06

Specialist & Consultant Title Upgrades

Submitting structured documentation, Tier 1/2 qualification pathways, and certified surgical logs to upgrade your title from GP to Specialist or Consultant status.

PQR Tier Review
07

Certificate of Good Standing (CGS)

Issuance and international dispatch of official Certificates of Good Standing from UAE health councils to international medical regulatory boards abroad.

Global Export
08

Discontinuity of Practice Regularisation

Structured legal remedies, clinical attachment filing, and CME credit regularisation for practitioners facing practice gaps over two continuous years.

Gap Clearance
09

Appeals & Committee Re-Evaluations

Formal technical appeals for rejected credentials, disputed experience validations, or negative DataFlow primary source discrepancy reports.

Appeals Desk
03 — Critical Compliance Alert

Preventing File Expirations: Re-evaluations & Extensions

UAE health boards apply rigid deadlines to preliminary evaluations. Lapsed eligibility requires costly full-file reapplications, additional Primary Source Verification, or complete examination retakes.

DHA Eligibility Extension

DHA Eligibility Letters remain valid for exactly 12 months. If an employment offer has not been finalized within 10 months, an extension protocol must be lodged before the file permanently enters closed status.

MOHAP Re-Evaluation Protocol

MOH evaluation status expires if clinical practice is interrupted or unactivated for over 2 years. Our team submits supplementary recent logs, CME records, and legal affidavits to reinstate standing.

Supplementary DataFlow Files

Acquired a new postgraduate fellowship, clinical subspecialty, or additional hospital experience? We generate supplementary DataFlow verification files linked directly to your existing true-copy reference ID.

04 — Qualification Benchmarks

UAE PQR Baseline Requirements by Profession

Unified Healthcare Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR) define minimum post-graduation clinical experience criteria.

Physicians

General Practitioners (GPs)

  • Basic Medical Degree: MBBS / MBChB or equivalent from a medical school recognized in WHO/FAIMER directory.
  • Clinical Internship: Minimum 12 continuous months of rotatory internship completed post-graduation.
  • Post-Internship Experience: Minimum 2 years of documented post-qualification clinical practice in non-training capacity.
  • Good Standing: Active registration license with no disciplinary record from recent country of practice.
Specialists

Specialists & Consultants

  • Tier 1 Boards (Direct Consultant): CCST/CCT (UK), American Board (ABMS), Royal College (Canada), Fellowships with full recognition.
  • Tier 2 & Tier 3 Pathways: Arab Board, MD/MS, European state doctorates require 3 – 8 years experience post-specialty.
  • Logbook Verification: Surgical / intervention logbooks stamped by hospital clinical directors for last 24 months.
  • Exam Exemption: Recognised Western board diplomates generally exempt from computerized Prometric testing.
Nursing

Registered Nurses & Midwives

  • Academic Degree: Minimum 3 or 4-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Diploma holders restricted to Assistant Nurse titles.
  • Bedside Experience: Minimum 2 years of continuous clinical bedside experience in a licensed hospital or clinic (minimum 100 beds preferred).
  • Qualifying Assessment: Pass DHA, DOH, or MOHAP Prometric Nursing exam with min. 60% mark.
  • Midwifery Endorsement: Direct entry midwifery qualification or post-basic certified midwifery specialization.
Allied Health

Allied & Technical Specialties

  • Physiotherapists & Chiro: Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy (min 4 years duration) + 2 years post-registration hospital experience.
  • Clinical Pharmacists: B.Pharm or PharmD from recognized university + 2 years experience in hospital/retail pharmacy.
  • Radiographers & Sonographers: BSc in Medical Imaging Technology + verifiable hands-on modality experience logs.
  • Medical Laboratory Technologists: BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology + 2 years diagnostic laboratory experience.
Direct Licensing Assessment

Verify Your Eligibility Before Spending on Submissions

Regulatory rejections in the UAE result in non-refundable government fees and mandatory waiting periods. Our senior licensing officers review your curriculum vitae, graduation date, and country certificates prior to opening your official file.

Direct Telephone +971 50 445 7143
WhatsApp Licensing Desk +971 50 445 7143
Operating Hours (GST) Monday – Saturday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM GST
Headquarters Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Strict confidentiality: Your clinical credentials and personal identity documents are processed strictly under UAE data protection laws.

Initiate Your Eligibility Review

Fill out the structured dossier details below. A dedicated UAE licensing specialist will respond within 4 business hours.