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

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?

Accepted Answer

Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD)

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Primary Source Verification (PSV) of credentials

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

6 months

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Specialist

Answer

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.

HAAD/DOH Abu Dhabi Practice Test

HAAD/DOH Abu Dhabi Practice Test

DOH DOH/HAAD Licensing Requirements