APPENDIX 1 CONSULTANT - Dubai Health Authority

APPENDIX 1CONSULTANT1. Eligibility CriteriaIn determining the eligibility of an applicant for licensing with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) asConsultant, applicant must comply with the following eligibility requirements:1.1. Primary medical degree awarded after a course of study comprising at least 5,500 hours(or four years full time equivalent study) from an approved listed Medical Schools listedin one of the following sites:1.1.1. Medical Schools listed on the Avicenna Database (formerly the WHOdirectory of medical schools) http://avicenna.ku.dk/database/medicine/1.1.2. Medical Schools listed on the International Medical Education Directory(IMED) – FAIMER http://www.faimer.org/resources/imed.html1.2. Successful completion of internship program (one (1) year program).1.3. Postgraduate certification of the Recognized Specialty Certificates tier one (1) or tiertwo (2) see appendix 6.1.3.1. Tier 1 certificates: Applicants must have two (2) years experience postobtaining the certificate1.3.2. Tier 2 certificates: Applicants must have eight (8) years experience postobtaining the certificate1.4. Evidence of involvement in academic activities relevant to the speciality within past five(5) years which may includes:1.4.1. Evidence of involvement in medical education and training within the area ofspeciality during the past 3 years (including presentation at scientific events)1.4.2. Evidence of involvement in clinical audit (a minimum of two clinical audits(or equivalent) within the past 3 years)1.5. Evidence of involvement in research activities (a minimum of two publications in aprofessional medical journal relevant to the speciality within past 5 years)1.6. Valid practice license in country of graduation and/or country of last employment.1.7. Recent experience applicant should not be absent from the practice of medicine for morethan two (2) yearsConsultant Licensing Requirements Page 1 of 3 HRD/HRS/PRU/002

APPENDIX 12. Documents Required2.1. Applicants for licensure as Consultant must provide the following:2.1.1. Evidence of successful completion of an approved medical education program.2.1.2. Valid practice license in country of graduation and/or country of employment/appointment.2.1.3. Evidence of all clinical experience, experience certificates should be signed byHuman Resources/Personal Department or Medical Directors.2.1.4. Recent Good Standing Certificate issued by the medical council/associationfrom the country of last employment (Certificates are only valid for six (6)months from date of issue)2.1.5. Log book (for surgical specialities only)2.1.6. Signed declaration and consent for release of information2.1.7. Applicant’s resume2.1.8. Passport copy2.1.9. One (1) colour passport photographPlease note that additional documents may be asked to justify the application for licensure andregistration.3. AssessmentAll applicants are required to attend and pass the DHA assessment in order to acquire the license topractice with the title of 'Consultant' in the Emirate of Dubai.4. Conditions for Issuing a DHA LicenseEvidence of malpractice insurance is required for all approved applications before issuing the license.5. Renewal of Licensure5.1.All physicians are required to renew their professional license annually.5.2.Criteria for the renewal of a professional license the applicant must demonstratecompliance to the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirement.5.2.1. 30 credit points of accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD)every year.5.2.2. CPD points shall be accredited by one of the accrediting bodies recognized byDHA.5.2.3. The reporting of the CPD requirement for the purpose of license renewal mustbe by submitting/uploading copy of the certificates.Consultant Licensing Requirements Page 2 of 3 HRD/HRS/PRU/002

APPENDIX 15.2.4. Valid malpractice insurance5.2.5. Recent Practice (current employment certificate)5.2.6. Evidence of completing CPD pointsFor further information regarding the DHA CPD policy please click hereApplicants who knowingly submit falsified documents will be liable for prosecution as per UAEFederal Law. This would also include an automatic termination of the licensure process and/or oflicensure if already issued by the DHAConsultant Licensing Requirements Page 3 of 3 HRD/HRS/PRU/002