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Dubai Programme for Health Specialties

The Registration for the Dubai Programme for Health Specialties is open from 26/01/2026 to 27/03/2026

Click here to apply


About the Dubai Residency Training Programme

The Medical Education & Research Department provides medical education, training, and professional research and development opportunities to healthcare professionals in the UAE. The Medical Education Section established the Residency Training Programme in 2006 with the vision of bridging the gap between university medical qualifications and medical professional practices.

The programme provides a carefully designed learning platform where residents are trained and evaluated continuously to develop their skills. In addition, residents can progress consistently in their responsibilities and independent practice by their level of knowledge and personal well-being under the guidance of healthcare consultants with high qualifications and experience.


Timeline:

Event Date

19 January 2026

Announcement of Registration Opening

26 January 2026

Registration Opens

27 March 2026

Registration Closes

10 April 2026

Final Date for Editing & Completing Applications

21 April 2026

Notification of MMI Interview Dates

03–04–05 May 2026

Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)

15 May 2026

Notification of Specialty Interview Dates

25–29 May 2026

Specialty Interviews

29 June 2026

Cross-Match System

01–05 July 2026

Conditional Acceptance Offers

06 July 2026

Final Acceptance Results

21–25 September 2026

Orientation Week & General Training Course

05 October 2026

Academic Year Commencement


Available Specialties:

Specialty Duration Accrediting Body

Anaesthesiology

4 Years

Arab Board of Health Specializations

Dermatology

4 Years

Arab Board of Health Specializations

Emergency Medicine

4 Years

Arab Board of Health Specializations

Family Medicine

4 Years

Arab Board of Health Specializations & ACGME-I

General Surgery

5 Years

Arab Board of Health Specializations

Internal Medicine

4 Years

Arab Board of Health Specializations & ACGME-I

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

5 Years

Arab Board of Health Specializations

Orthopedic Surgery

5 Years

Arab Board of Health Specializations

Anatomical Pathology

4 Years

Arab Board of Health Specializations

Paediatrics

4 Years

Arab Board of Health Specializations & ACGME-I


Personal Documents:

  • Recent coloured passport-size photograph
  • Valid passport copy
  • Valid Emirates ID / Visa (if available)
  • Family Book copy
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • National Service completion/exemption certificate (UAE male nationals)
  • No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer (if currently employed)

Academic Documents:

  • Bachelor of Medicine degree or equivalent from a recogniszed medical school (WHO listed)
  • A recogniszed Internship Programme of a minimum one-year duration provided that the interruption period between graduation and the Internship program does not exceed 24 months. This condition is a fundamental requirement for obtaining licensure and must be fulfilled to ensure eligibility for enrollment in the program.
  • Attestation of Medical Degrees and internship Certificates for those issued outside UAE is to be undertaken from:
    • UAE Embassy of the issuing country
    • Ministry of Foreign Affairs in UAE.
    • Certificate of Equivalence from Ministry of Education UAE (MOE).
    • A notariszed English translation of documents originally in a language other than Arabic or English is required.
  • English language Proficiency Certificate for degree granted outside the UAE
    1. TOEFL= 550 or above
    2. IELTS Academic = 6 or above
    3. OET= 300 (C+ in all categories)
  • *Applicants are exempt if they graduated from a UAE institution and provide a letter confirming English was the medium of instruction.
  • Aspirants with a degree granted outside the UAE, Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) – General with Grade Average evaluation are required to evaluate the transcripts and have a standard GPA (http://www.ece.org) and for UAE degree to provide final GPA.
  • Academic transcript showing GPA for UAE graduates
  • Primary Source Verification (PSV) Report for all certificates
  • EMREE Pass Certificate
  • Experience Certificate (if applicable)
  • Research, publications, conferences, volunteering, courses, awards, or extracurricular activities.
  • Candidates should not have been out of clinical practice for more than 12 months at any point (Excluding the national service for locals).

Admission and Selection Criteria:

Academic: GPA

Language: English Certificate score

Interviews: Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) and Specialty interviews

Achievements: Research activity, Presentation at a scientific event, Social/community volunteer activities, Skill development courses, Academic awards

Selection Process: consists of four main stages, and all completed applications will be reviewed and evaluated according to the following criteria:


Stage 1: Initial Screening – 50%

  • Cumulative GPA: 35%
  • Medical Residency Entrance Exam (EMREE) score: 35%
    • Calculated based on score, percentile rank, and number of attempts
  • Portfolio: 30%
    • Maximum of 30 points distributed as follows:
    • Research activity – 4 points
    • Scientific publication – 6 points
    • Presentation at a scientific event – 4 points
    • Volunteer activities (social/community) – max 2 activities, 2 points each
    • Skill development courses – max 2 courses, 2 points each
    • Extracurricular activities – max 2 activities, 2 points each
    • Academic awards – 4 points


Stage 2: Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) – 30%

  • Shortlisted candidates will be invited via email for MMIs.
  • Non-selected candidates will receive a rejection email.
  • This process results in an overall score for each applicant that reflects their non-cognitive skills, such as communication skills, professionalism, and moral judgment.
  • The interview scenarios are designed to assess non-cognitive competencies that are essential in the field of medicine, such as:
  • Communication skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Empathy
  • Ethical/moral reasoning
  • Decision-making


Stage 3: Specialty Interview – 20%

  • Candidates will be nominated based on results from stages 1 and 2 and invited for specialty interviews.
  • Non-selected candidates will receive a rejection email.


Stage 4: Ranking and Admission

  • Final ranking will be based on 50% of initial screening, 30% of MMIs and 20% of specialty interviews.
  • Candidates will be notified of acceptance via email after the final matching process (Cross Match).
  • Final enrollment in the program is conditional upon successful completion of licensing procedures by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA).

For any further Information please contact us on:

Email: info@dha.gov.ae

Contact no: 800342

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