DOH DOH/HAAD Licensing Requirements — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which authority is responsible for licensing healthcare professionals in Abu Dhabi?
- Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP)
- Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH) (Correct answer)
- Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
- Health Authority of Sharjah
Correct answer: Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH)
The Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH) is the regulator responsible for licensing healthcare professionals and facilities in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Question 2: What was the former name of the Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH) before its rebranding?
- Abu Dhabi Medical Council
- Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD) (Correct answer)
- Abu Dhabi Health Services Company
- Federal Health Authority Abu Dhabi
Correct answer: Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD)
The Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD) was rebranded to the Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH) in 2017 following a governmental restructuring.
Question 3: Which document must a foreign-trained healthcare professional obtain before applying for a DOH license in Abu Dhabi?
- Emirates ID only
- Primary Source Verification (PSV) of credentials (Correct answer)
- UAE driving licence
- Proof of UAE residency for 5 years
Correct answer: Primary Source Verification (PSV) of credentials
Primary Source Verification (PSV) through an approved dataflow service is mandatory to confirm the authenticity of a foreign-trained applicant's qualifications.
Question 4: What is the minimum Good Standing Certificate (GSC) validity period accepted by DOH for license applications?
- 3 months
- 6 months (Correct answer)
- 1 year
- 2 years
Correct answer: 6 months
DOH requires a Good Standing Certificate issued within the last 6 months to confirm the applicant has no disciplinary sanctions in their previous jurisdiction.
Question 5: Which DOH license category applies to a physician who holds a specialist qualification but has not yet met the requirements for consultant grade?
- General Practitioner
- Specialist (Correct answer)
- Consultant
- Resident
Correct answer: Specialist
DOH classifies licensed physicians as General Practitioner, Specialist, or Consultant based on postgraduate training and experience; a qualified specialist who does not yet meet consultant criteria holds the Specialist license.
Question 6: How often must a DOH-licensed healthcare professional renew their license?
- Every 6 months
- Every year (Correct answer)
- Every 2 years
- Every 3 years
Correct answer: Every year
DOH healthcare professional licenses are valid for one year and must be renewed annually through the DOH online Tasneef/Sheryan platform.
DOH DOH/HAAD Licensing Requirements
Which authority is responsible for licensing healthcare professionals in Abu Dhabi?