The UAE Professional Qualification Requirement for Licensing of Internationally Trained Physiotherapists

To work in the healthcare industry in the UAE, you must have a license as a healthcare professional. The unified Healthcare Professionals Qualification Requirements (PQR), which have been adopted by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), the Department of Health—Abu Dhabi (DOH), the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), and the Sharjah Health Authority (SHA), mark…

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How Does One Go About Getting into an Internship Program in UAE?

This is one of the most common questions I have been asked from readers of Everything Physio blog but there just seems to be very limited information. I’ll keep updating as I get more information on this, but so far this is what I have: Physiotherapy Internship in the UAE is a 24week compulsory period…

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10 Year Visas are now Available for UAE Residents

The government of UAE on Sunday, 26th May 2019 announced modifications to their visa structure: Ten-year visas The new 10 year Visas are now available for UAE residents for AED1,150. This Visa is available for: Investors and their families, their senior employees and their families Specialised skilled workers and their families Researchers in various scientific and…

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Getting Study Materials for the DHA, HAAD Physiotherapist Exam

The licensing exam for practicing physiotherapy in Dubai or Abu Dhabi is computer based and multi choice (mcq).Getting past questions for this DHA, HAAD exam has become a very expensive venture with many websites offering sample questions at a cost. The Dubai Health Authority has however made it clear that it doesn’t sell or make…

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How can you get a job as an Allied Health Professional in UAE?

Getting a physiotherapy job in Dubai can almost be like a catch 22 situation… ” you need a work visa to work, but you need an employer to sponsor you to get a work visa…but you need to get your license to work as a physiotherapist… but you can’t apply for a license till you…

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