DHA Neurology License Guide

Your clear, step-by-step path to practicing Neurology in Dubai.

Updated August 2025

This guide provides a clear, step-by-step process for Indian Neurology doctors seeking to obtain a professional license from the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). This license is legally required to practice in Dubai and proves your qualifications and skills.

Your DHA Licensing Journey: A Simple Overview

1

Check Eligibility

3

Verify Documents (Dataflow)

2

Create Sheryan Account

4

Pass Exam (CBT/Oral)

5

Get Eligibility Letter

DHA Neurology License Pathways (Indian Doctors) - PQR 2025 (Final)

Neurology License Pathways for Indian Doctor

A. Specialist Neurology
Pathway	Required Qualifications	Experience
Pathway	MBBS + MD/DNB (General Medicine) + D.M./ DrNB (Neurology)	No Experience Requirement

B. Specialist – Subspecialty (Neurology)
Requirement	Required Qualifications	Experience
Standard	MBBS + MD/DNB (General Medicine) + DM / DrNB + FNB in respective subspecialty	No experience required

C. Consultant Neurology
Note	Required Qualifications	Experience
Cannot become Consultant directly after MD/DNB.	MBBS + MD/DNB + DM/DrNB	Five (5) year of experience post qualification

D. Consultant – Subspecialty (Neurology)
Requirement	Required Qualifications	Experience
Standard	MBBS + MD/DNB (General Medicine) + DM/DrNB (Neurology) + FNB in the subspecialty	Four (4) years of experience post qualification

Recognized Neurology Subspecialties (Applicable to Specialist & Consultant)

Brain Injury Medicine
Child Neurology
Clinical Neurophysiology
Interventional Neuroradiology
Epilepsy
Hospice And Palliative Medicine
Neurocritical Care
Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Neuromuscular Medicine
Pain Medicine
Pediatric Epilepsy
Psychosomatic Medicine
Sleep Medicine
Stroke Medicine
Vascular Neurology

**⚠️ Important Note:** For all surgical specialties, a **2-year patient logbook** is a mandatory requirement.

DHA Licensing Process – Step by Step

Step 1: Create Your DHA Sheryan Account

DHA Sheryan Portal

The Sheryan portal is the online platform where you will manage your entire DHA license application. It’s your digital gateway to becoming a licensed Neurologist in Dubai.

Documents Required to Open a Sheryan Account:

Valid Passport: A clear copy of your passport.
Passport-sized Photograph: A recent photograph with a white background.
Active Email ID: An email address that you check regularly for updates.

Once your account is created, you will be assigned a unique DHA ID, which you will use for all subsequent steps.

Step 2: DHA Primary Source Verification (PSV) via DataFlow

DHA Dataflow

Purpose: Verify the authenticity of your documents before applying for the DHA license.

Required Documents :

Higher Degree Certificate
License (Valid license)
Good Standing Certificate (From your licensing authority)
Experience Certificate (If any; 1 letter included in base fee)

PSV Fees:

Base Fee: AED 1235 (covers 4 documents: Degree, License, Good Standing + 1 Experience Letter).
Extra Documents: AED 300 per document (e.g., additional experience letters).
+5% VAT (Applicable on total fee).

Note: Some universities/authorities may charge extra for verification replies.

Processing Time: 3–6 weeks (Depends on how quickly your university/employer/licensing board responds to DataFlow’s verification requests).

Step 3: DHA Exam

All exam details are consolidated in the Exam Details section below for your convenience.

Step 4: Apply for Eligibility Letter

Log in to your Sheryan account.
Apply for the “Get Registered” service.
Ensure your documents are verified by DataFlow and your exam results are recorded.
Pay the AED 200 fee.

You will receive your Eligibility Letter, typically within 24 hours. This letter allows you to begin your job search in Dubai.

DHA Neurology License - Exam Guide

DHA Neurology Exam

Specialist Neurology

Requires a mandatory **Computer-Based Test (CBT)**.

Consultant & Subspecialty Specialist

Requires an **Oral Examination**.

A. Computer-Based Test (CBT) for Specialist Neurology only

Booking and Logistics (Prometric)

Booking Portal	Visit prometric.com/dha
Exam Selection	Select “Neurology” (Code: `NRO5011`).
Cost (Fee)	USD 280 (paid directly to Prometric).
Test Centers in India	Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Trivandrum.
Exam Day Requirements	Original Passport, DHA Eligibility ID, and Prometric Confirmation Letter.

CBT Syllabus (150 Questions)

The exam covers comprehensive knowledge across the following core orthopedic topics:

Cerebrovascular Disorders
Epilepsy and Paroxysmal Disorders
Cognitive Disorders
Movement Disorders
Neuro-Immunological Disorders
Neuro-Infectious Disorders
Neuromuscular Disorders
Cephalgia and Headache Disorders
Neurology of Systemic Diseases
Clinical Neurophysiology
Patient Safety
Professionalism and Ethics

Recommended Preparation References

Medlink, Neurology online reference.
Bradley's Neurology in Clinical Practice.
Continuum: Lifelong Learning in Neurology, American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
Localization in Clinical Neurology Sixth Edition, by Paul W. Brazis, MD, Joseph C.
Masdeu, MD, PhD, and Joes Biller, MD, FACP, FAAN, FAHA Essentials of Patient Safety, SCHS, Latest Edition
Professionalism and Ethics, Handbook for Residents, Practical guide, Prof. JamesWare, Dr. Abdulaziz Fahad Alkaabba, Dr. Ghaiath MA Hussein, Prof. Omar Hasan Kasule, SCFHS, Latest Edition.

B. Oral Examination for Consultants and Subspecialty Specialists

This assessment is mandatory for Consultant-level applicants.

Standard Fee	AED 500
Urgent Fee	AED 2,000
Format	Can be conducted in-person or virtually.

Important Tip: Simultaneous Processing

You can complete the **DataFlow Verification** and the **DHA Exam/Oral Assessment** in any order, or concurrently, to significantly speed up your overall license application timeline.

DHA Exam & Experience Exemption (For Neurology)

Neurology doctor are exempted from the DHA exam if they meet either of the following criteria:

✅ Criteria : License + GSC from Recognized Countries

Neurology doctor holding a valid license and Good Standing Certificate (GSC) from one of the recognized licensing authorities listed below are exempted from the DHA Prometric exam, provided that:

The degree was obtained within the last 3 years, OR
There has been no gap in clinical practice since their last employment.

Recognized Countries & Licensing Authorities:

UK , USA, Australia, Canada, Ireland, Singapore, Germany, France, South Africa, New Zealand, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands, Iceland, Luxembourg, South Korea.

🌐 English Language Proficiency (if applicable)

If your medical education was not in English, you must pass one of the following language proficiency tests::

IELTS: Minimum 5.0
TOEFL: Minimum 500
OET: Minimum Grade C
Cambridge English: Minimum 169

Activate the License:

Once you have a job, your employer will finalize the process and activate your official license, allowing you to legally work.