DOH DOH/HAAD Licensing Requirements

Question 1

Which authority is responsible for licensing healthcare professionals in Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH)

Answer

Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP)

Answer

Dubai Health Authority (DHA)

Answer

Health Authority of Sharjah

Question 2

What was the former name of the Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH) before its rebranding?

Accepted Answer

Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD)

Answer

Abu Dhabi Medical Council

Answer

Abu Dhabi Health Services Company

Answer

Federal Health Authority Abu Dhabi

Question 3

Which document must a foreign-trained healthcare professional obtain before applying for a DOH license in Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Primary Source Verification (PSV) of credentials

Answer

Emirates ID only

Answer

UAE driving licence

Answer

Proof of UAE residency for 5 years

Question 4

What is the minimum Good Standing Certificate (GSC) validity period accepted by DOH for license applications?

Accepted Answer

6 months

Answer

3 months

Answer

1 year

Answer

2 years

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?

Accepted Answer

Specialist

Answer

General Practitioner

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Consultant

Answer

Resident

Question 6

How often must a DOH-licensed healthcare professional renew their license?

Accepted Answer

Every year

Answer

Every 6 months

Answer

Every 2 years

Answer

Every 3 years