Consultant Physician & Surgeon: Tier 1 qualifications (such as American Board of Medical Specialties, CCST / CCT UK, Canadian Fellowship FRCPC/FRCSC, or Australian FRACP/FRACS) qualify for direct Consultant licensing with 0 to 2 years post-specialization clinical experience and a complete examination waiver. Tier 2 qualifications require an accredited specialty degree plus a minimum of 8 years full-time post-qualification clinical practice.

Specialist Physician & Surgeon: Tier 1 candidates qualify directly with no exam. Tier 2 candidates require 2 years of post-qualification clinical experience. Tier 3 candidates (e.g., MD / MS / DNB from India, FCPS from Pakistan, Arab Board) require a recognized specialty degree, a minimum of 3 years continuous post-degree clinical practice in an accredited tertiary hospital, and passing the Pearson VUE Computer-Based Specialist Examination (passing benchmark: 65% to 70%).

General Practitioner (GP): Primary Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent recognized in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools / FAIMER IMED), completed 12-month rotating internship, and a minimum of 2 consecutive years of post-internship active clinical practice in an inpatient hospital or multi-specialty clinical facility. Assessment consists of the mandatory Pearson VUE GP Examination (150 MCQs, 3.5 hours, 60% passing score).

General Dentist: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from an accredited university recognized by the statutory dental council, completion of a 1-year rotating internship, and a minimum of two (2) consecutive years of post-internship active clinical dental practice. Mandatory Pearson VUE Dental CBT Exam (150 MCQs, 3.5 hours, 60% passing benchmark).

Dental Specialist & Consultant: Master’s Degree (MDS or equivalent recognized postgraduate qualification) in Orthodontics, Periodontics, Endodontics, Prosthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, or Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Requires a minimum of 2 to 3 years post-MDS clinical experience in an accredited dental hospital or specialist clinic. Tier 3 specialists must clear the respective Pearson VUE specialty examination.

Registered Nurse (RN): Minimum 4-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc Nursing) or Post-Basic B.Sc Nursing from a recognized university. Requires active permanent registration with the state nursing council and a minimum of two (2) consecutive years of post-registration inpatient clinical experience in an accredited hospital (minimum 100-bed facility recommended). Mandatory Pearson VUE Registered Nurse Examination (150 MCQs, 3.0 hours, 60% passing score).

Assistant Nurse (AN): Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM – minimum 3-year course duration) with valid council registration and a minimum of two (2) years of continuous clinical hospital experience. Assessed under the Assistant Nurse Pearson VUE exam route (100 MCQs, 2.5 hours, 50% to 55% passing benchmark).

Registered Midwife: Bachelor’s or recognized diploma in Midwifery with verified maternal care and labor room delivery experience.

Clinical Pharmacist: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD – minimum 5-6 year program) or Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm in Clinical Pharmacy) from an accredited institution. Requires a minimum of two (2) years of post-qualification clinical pharmacy experience in an accredited hospital setting. Mandatory Pearson VUE Clinical Pharmacist CBT Exam (60% passing benchmark).

General / Community Pharmacist: Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm – minimum 4-year degree) recognized by the statutory pharmacy council, with an active license and a minimum of two (2) continuous years of post-registration practice in an inpatient hospital or community retail pharmacy setting.

Pharmacy Technician: Recognized Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm – 2 years) with permanent registration and a minimum of two (2) years of dispensing experience.

Physiotherapist: Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT – minimum 4 years plus 6 months internship) from an accredited university. Requires an active professional registration and a minimum of two (2) years of continuous post-internship clinical experience in an inpatient hospital, rehabilitation facility, or sports medicine center. Assessed via the Pearson VUE Physiotherapy Exam (100 MCQs, 2.5 hours, 60% passing score).

Specialist Physiotherapist: Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) in Orthopedics, Neurology, Pediatrics, or Sports Rehabilitation with 2 to 3 years post-master’s clinical experience.

Physiotherapy Technician: Recognized 2-year diploma in physiotherapy with 2 years of clinical rehabilitation experience.

Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT): Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology (B.Sc MLT – minimum 3 to 4 years) from an accredited university. Requires council registration or paramedical board licensing and a minimum of two (2) years of post-qualification diagnostic clinical laboratory experience in hematology, clinical pathology, biochemistry, and microbiology. Assessed via Pearson VUE Medical Laboratory Exam (100 MCQs, 2.5 hours, 60% passing score).

Medical Laboratory Technician: Recognized 2-year Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) with 2 years of continuous diagnostic laboratory experience.

Medical Imaging Technologist / Radiographer: Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Technology / Radiography (B.Sc MIT – minimum 3 to 4 years) from a recognized institution. Requires valid registration and a minimum of two (2) continuous years of clinical experience in diagnostic radiography, CT scanning, MRI, fluoroscopy, or digital radiography. Assessed via the Pearson VUE Radiography Exam (100 MCQs, 2.5 hours, 60% passing score).

Radiography Technician: 2-year Diploma in Medical Radiography Technology with 2 years clinical imaging experience.

Allied Healthcare Disciplines: Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH / HAAD) licenses a comprehensive spectrum of allied health professions, each governed by specialized PQR benchmarks:

• Clinical Psychologists: Master’s or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with 2 to 3 years supervised clinical mental health hospital practice.
• Optometrists: Bachelor of Science in Optometry (4-year degree) with 2 years clinical refraction and diagnostic eye clinic experience.
• Audiologists & Speech-Language Pathologists: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Audiology & Speech Therapy with 2 years clinical rehabilitation practice.
• Respiratory Therapists: B.Sc in Respiratory Therapy with 2 years critical care / ICU hospital experience.
• Dietitians & Clinical Nutritionists: B.Sc / M.Sc in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics with hospital dietary department experience.
• Dialysis Technologists: B.Sc or Diploma in Renal Dialysis Technology with 2 years hemodialysis clinical experience.
• Emergency Medical Technicians (Paramedics): Recognized EMT-Basic / EMT-Paramedic qualifications with pre-hospital emergency care experience.