DHA Assessment and Exam Exemption Policy: Definitions / Key Terms
DHA Assessment and Exam Exemption Policy: Definitions / Key Terms
DHA Assessment and Exam Exemption Policy: Definitions / Key Terms
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6.1 Assessment
6-1.1 HP are required to pass DHA assessment in order to obtain the license to practice in the
emirates of Dubai.
6-1.2 The applicant must fulfil the PQR criteria, pass credentialing, pay for primary source
verification (PSV) and book for assessment.
6-1.3 The mode of assessment shall depend on the HP title, which can be either Computer Based
Testing (CBT) or Oral assessment.
6-1.4 Applicants shall consider the following:
a. All assessments are conducted in English language and no translator will be allowed to
attend the assessment.
b. The applicant is granted a total of three (3) attempts for the same specialty across all
Authorities.
c. The applicant can reapply for the next attempt with no restricted duration.
d. After the third attempt, the applicant is allowed to reapply for assessment provided
additional recognized specialty certificate as per the PQR
e. After the third attempt, the applicant is not allowed to apply for a lower or equivalent title.
f. The assessment passing result is valid for five (5) years.
g. The eligibility letter is valid for one (1) year. In case the letter is expired, the applicant must
apply again to obtain it. Eligibility letter maybe issued if the applicant is fulfilling the PQR
requirements.
6.2 Assessment exemption
Certain specific categories are eligible to be exempted from assessment, this include:
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UAE nationals who meet the PQR requirements are exempted from assessment when
applying for:
UAE Nationals
New professional license
New professional license after fulfilling the criteria for a gap of practice.
Add/ upgrade professional title
Applicants with Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOH) , Health Authority Abu
Dhabi (HAAD) or Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA) license applying for DHA
license must meet the following criteria to be exempted from DHA assessment:
Fulfill PQR criteria
Licensure Hold valid MOH/HAAD/ DHCA license or expired /canceled license within 6
Recognition months (for Governmental employees the last date of service will be
among considered as the cancellation date)
Authorities Good standing letter not older than six (6) months from the concerned
authority
Apply for the same or a lower licensing title (in the same specialty)
Note: For more information regarding the above processes, refer to the
Professional Licensing Policy.
Exam Titles mentioned in the attachments under “Exam Equivalency Criteria” are exempted
Equivalency based on providing specific certificate, examination results or registration and fulfilling
criteria the PQR criteria.
Note: HRD director may exempt some expert HP from DHA assessment.
7- Procedure/Steps:
7.1 Computer Based Testing (CBT)
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DHA Assessment and Exam Exemption Policy
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D. Consultant dentist
Applicants demonstrating a valid examination pass record of the Authorities’
recognized international examinations (shown below) will be exempt from all
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The validity of the exam is 5 years if it is not mentioned in the certificate.
2
Applicants with examination results older than 5 years but holding a valid registration from regulatory authorities of mentioned countries will be exempted
from all components of assessment.
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We the undersigned declare that we have no actual or potential conflict of interest; this includes
both financial and other interests that could compromise our performance of our official duties or
the standing of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Health Regulation Department.
We further verify that the content of all material and information associated with our role as the
assessment panel member with the DHA Health Regulation Department will remain confidential; this
includes the process for examination setting and marking.
We shall notify the HRD assessment team in case of requesting to reschedule the assessment five (5)
days prior of the assessment.
We agree on committing to the guidelines for conducting the assessment (referred in the next page)
Assessment Panel
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1. Arrive early at the venue and begin the oral assessment on time in the presence of all
members of the assessment panel, starting with a brief introduction.
2. Communicate with the candidate in a respectful manner
3. Mobile phones are not to be used during the assessment.
4. Questions should be applicable for the chosen title.
5. A minimum of five (5) questions are to be asked (clinical knowledge, best practice, up-to-
date healthcare knowledge, patient centric skills, case management)
6. Questions should be divided among the assessment panel members
7. Irrelevant questions, making personal comments, interfering with the other panel
members during the assessment and directing the candidate answer by using an
introductory question or a leading question should be avoided.
8. The assessment result shall not be communicated verbally with the applicant
9. The final score sheet of the assessment form should be signed after filling the name and
staff number.
10. HRD shall have the final decision regarding the assessment panel recommendation.
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