DHA Urology License Guide

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

Updated August 2025

This guide provides a clear, step-by-step process for Indian Urology 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 Urology License Pathways (Indian Doctors) - PQR 2025 (Final)

Urology License Pathways for Indian Doctor

A. Specialist Urology
Pathway	Required Qualifications	Experience
Pathway	MBBS + MS/DNB (General Surgery)+ MCh/DrNB (Urology)**	No experience required

B. Specialist – Subspecialty (Urology)
Requirement	Required Qualifications	Experience
Standard	MBBS + MS/DNB + MCH / DrNB / FNB + fellowship in respective subspecialty	No experience required

C. Consultant Urology
Note	Required Qualifications	Experience
Cannot become Consultant directly after MS/DNB.	MBBS + MS/DNB(General Surgery) + MCH/DrNB/FNB (Urology)	Five (5) year of experience post qualification

D. Consultant – Subspecialty (Urology)
Requirement	Required Qualifications	Experience
Standard	MBBS + MS/DNB(General Surgery) + MCH/DrNB(Urology)+ fellowship in the subspecialty	Five (5) years of experience post qualification

Recognized Urology Subspecialties (Applicable to Specialist & Consultant)

Renal Calculi Diseases
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
Female Urology
Neurourology
Pediatric Urology
Renal Transplant
Urologic Oncology

**⚠️ 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 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

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 Urology License - Exam Guide

DHA Urology Exam

Specialist Urology

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

Consultant & Subspecialty Specialist

Requires an **Oral Examination**.

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

Booking and Logistics (Prometric)

Booking Portal	Visit prometric.com/dha
Exam Selection	Select “Urology” (Code: `URO5931`).
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), Pass Score: 60%

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

Basics of Urologic surgery
Infections / Inflammation
Reproductive / Sexual health
Trauma / Neurorology
Urolithiasis / Obstruction
Renal failures
Adrenal / Neoplasm
Prostate
Pediatric Urology
Patient Safety
Professionalism and Ethics

Recommended Preparation References

* Atlas of Urologic Surgery
* Campell-Walsh UROLOGY
* Essentials of Patient Safety, SCHS, Latest Edition.
* Professionalism and Ethics, Handbook for Residents, Practical guide, Prof. James Ware, Dr. AbdulazizFahad 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 Urology)

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

✅ Criteria : License + GSC from Recognized Countries

Urologist 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.