Am I eligible to write the licensing exam in Dubai after two years of clinical experience?
Yes, with two years of clinical experience, you are eligible to apply for the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) licensing exam to practice in Dubai.
You must meet these requirements:
- Recognized medical degree
- Minimum two years of post-internship clinical experience
- Active professional license or registration from your home country
- Certificate of Good Standing (issued within the last six months)
- No disciplinary or malpractice record
Licensing requirements are subject to change.
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