DHA License for General Practitioner
Easy Steps to Qualify for a DHA General Practitioner License from Your Home Country
If you’re a General Practitioner planning to work in Dubai, you must obtain a license from the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). This guide explains the complete DHA licensing process for General Practitioners — from eligibility and qualification requirements to DataFlow verification, exams, syllabus, costs, and licensing outcomes — so you can confidently start your career in Dubai.
Qualification and Experience Requirements
General Practitioner
Qualifications
MBBS or MBChB or equivalent qualification from an accredited institution
Experience
Successful completion of the internship program And Two (2) years of clinical experience
Resident
Qualifications
MBBS or MBChB or equivalent qualification from an accredited institution
Experience
Successful completion of the internship program And Additional requirements as per the relevant Authority’s residency standards
Intern
Qualifications
MBBS or MBChB or equivalent qualification from an accredited institution
Experience
No experience required
*In compliance with the Discontinuity of Practice (Gap of Practice) criteria.
Additional Mandatory Requirements
- Valid Registration / License: Applicants must hold a valid professional license or registration from their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable).
- Good Standing Certificate (GSC): A valid GSC is required from the same licensing authority that issued your license(must be issued within the last 6 months).
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DHA Licensing Steps (Overview)
1. Create Sheryan Account
Sign up on the DHA’s online portal to start your application.
2. Dataflow Verification
A third-party company, Dataflow, will check if your documents are real.
3. DHA Exam
Pass the DHA’s computer-based test or Oral Assessment to prove your professional knowledge.
4. Get Eligibility Letter
After passing the exam and Dataflow, you’ll receive a letter that allows you to look for jobs.
Note: You can do the Exam and Dataflow in any order, or both at the same time.
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DHA Licensing Process – Step by Step
Step 1: Create Your DHA Sheryan Account
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 Physiotherapist in Dubai.
Documents Required to Open a Sheryan Account:
- Valid Passport
- Passport-sized Photograph
- Active Email ID
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
Purpose: Verify the authenticity of your documents before applying for the DHA license.
DataFlow verification is mandatory for all DHA applicants.
Required Documents (for General Practitionere):
- 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 935 (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 General Practitioner Exam
All DHA exam details are provided in the Exam Details section below for easy reference.
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 Exam Exemption
Applicants demonstrating valid examination pass records of the Authorities’ recognized international examinations (Shown below) will be exempted from licensure examination.
Country
- Australia - AMC
- Canada - LMCC
- Ireland - PRES GMCIe
- New Zealand - NZREX
- UAE - EMREE
- UK - PLAB I and II
- USA - USMLE Part III
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DHA Exam for General Practitioner - Complete Details
General Practitioner Exam
- Role: General Practice
- Mode: Computer Based Testing (CBT)
- Code: GEN5331
- Duration: 3 Hours
- Total Questions: 150
- Pass Score: 60%
- Fee: USD $280
Medical Resident
No exam is required
Medical Intern
No exam is required
Booking Steps (Via Prometric)
- Visit: prometric.com/dha
- Select Exam → Schedule → Choose your preferred date and test center (available globally)
- Pay: USD 240 (credit/debit card)
- Confirmation: Email with admit details
Exam Day Requirements
- Original Passport
- DHA Eligibility ID
- Prometric Confirmation Letter
Important Notes
- Reschedule/Cancel: 72 hrs prior (fees may apply)
- Retake: After 14 days if failed
- Results: Available via DHA/Prometric
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DHA General Practitioner Exam
Exam Coverage (Syllabus)
The examination tests knowledge across 12 core domains of General Practitioner practice:
- Chronic Diseases
- Acute and / or Common Medical Problems
- Common Pediatric Problems
- Women Health
- Emergency Problems
- Common Surgical Problems
- Common Psychiatric Problems
- Common Eye and ENT Problems
- Common Derma Problems
- Basic Epidemiology and EBM Concepts
- Family Medicine Concepts
- Screening and Periodic Health Examination
Recommended References
The following texts are suggested for preparation, with the latest editions recommended:
- Yingming A. Chen, Toronto Notes Canadian ED Edition.
- Brian R. Walker BSc MB ChB MD FRCPE FRSE FMedSci. Davidson's Principles and Practice of Medicine, 22 Edition.
- Dennis L. Kasper M.D., Anthony S. Fauci, Stephen L. Hauser M.D, Dan L. Longo M.D, J. Larry Jameson M.D, and Joseph Loscalzo. Harrison'sPrinciples of Internal Medicine, 19th Edition.
- Parveen Kumar , Michael Clark. Kumar and Clark's Clinical Medicine, 9th Edition.
- Neville F. Hacker, MD, Joseph C. Gambone, DO, MPH, Executive Editor and Calvin J. Hobel, MD, . Hacker and Moore's Essentials of Obstetricsand Gynecology
- Alan H. DeCherney, Lauren Nathan, T. Murphy Goodwin, Neri Laufer and Ashley S. Roman, Current Diagnosis and Treatment Obstetrics andGynecology, 11th Edition
- Louise Kenny, Helen Bickerstaff and Jenny Myers, . Gynaecology by Ten Teachers, 20th Edition Value Pak.
- Jeremy J N Oats, MBBS, DM, FRCOG, FRANZCOG and Suzanne Abraham, MSc, PhD(Med), MAPS, . Llewellyn-Jones Fundamentals ofObstetrics and Gynaecology Edition
- Daniel Bernstein , Steven P. Shelov MD, MS. Pediatrics for Medical Students
- Karen Marcdante MD , Robert M. Kliegman MD . Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics, 7th Edition
🌐 English Language Proficiency (if applicable)
If you did not study in English, you must pass one of:
- IELTS: Minimum 5.0
- TOEFL: Minimum 500
- OET: Minimum Grade C
- Cambridge English: Minimum 169
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We’ve helped hundreds of healthcare professionals get licensed in Dubai smoothly and compliantly.
Our healthcare consultancy provides end-to-end DHA licensing support for General Practitioners, including eligibility assessment, Sheryan registration, DataFlow verification, exam booking, and eligibility letter processing.
We charge a transparent 20% professional service fee, calculated only on the official DHA, DataFlow, and exam charges applicable to your case. There are no hidden costs, and all government fees are paid directly to the authorities.
What Our Service Fee Includes
Eligibility review based on DHA regulations
Sheryan account creation & application submission
DataFlow document verification coordination
DHA exam or oral assessment booking (if required)
Eligibility letter follow-up & status tracking
Ongoing guidance until eligibility approval
What It Does NOT Include
Note: Government fees, DataFlow charges, exam fees, and oral assessment fees are paid separately to the respective authorities as per official rates.
