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Acute Internal Medicine
Updated October 2025
This guide provides a clear, step-by-step process for Acute Internal Medicine 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.
Anesthesia License Pathways for Indian Doctors (DHA / UAE PQR 2025) 🇮🇳➡️🇦🇪
| A. Specialist – Main Category (Anesthesia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pathway | Required Qualifications | Experience |
| **Pathway 1** | MBBS + **MD/DNB (Anesthesia)** | **3 years** experience post MD/DNB |
| **Pathway 2** | MBBS + MD/DNB + **DM / FNB (Critical Care)** | **No experience** required |
| B. Specialist – Subspecialty (Anesthesia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Requirement | Required Qualifications | Experience |
| **Standard** | MBBS + MD/DNB + **DM / DrNB / FNB in respective Subspecialty** (See list below) | **No experience** required (if qualification is Tier-1 or Tier-2) |
| C. Consultant – Main Category (Anesthesia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Note | Required Qualifications | Experience |
| Cannot become Consultant directly after MD/DNB. | MBBS + MD/DNB + **DM/FNB (Critical Care)** | **5 years** experience post DM/FNB |
| D. Consultant – Subspecialty (Anesthesia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Requirement | Required Qualifications | Experience |
| **Standard** | MBBS + MD/DNB + **DM/FNB in the Subspecialty** (See list below) | **5 years** experience post DM/FNB |
Recognized Anesthesia Subspecialties (Applicable to Specialist & Consultant)
- Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology
- Critical Care Medicine
- Neurocritical Care
- Obstetric Anesthesia
- Pain Medicine
- Pediatric Anesthesiology
- Regional Anesthesia
- Sleep Medicine
- Adult Cardiac Anesthesiology
- Clinical Informatics
- Hospice And Palliative Medicine
- Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine
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 Massage Therapist 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
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.