Health Professional Evaluation

FAQ’s

1. How many attempts are available to pass the prescribed tests?

   • 3 attempts only

2. Are GCC nationals entitled to work in the UAE as a pharmacist with the same license issued in their country?

   • No, they have to get a new license to practice the profession in the UAE, after getting an evaluation letter.

3. Which category can we choose when applying for evaluation of pharmacy specialty?

   • Pharmacy specialty is under the medical technicians category.

4. Is the old evaluation certificate accepted for the health professional to resume practicing?

   • The validity of the evaluation certificate is 5 years, provided there is no interruption in experience more than two years.

5. Are there any medical titles solely for UAE nationals?

   • There are medical titles limited to UAE nationals only, which are as follows:

     • Assistant psychologist.

     • Assistant social service specialist.

   • Applicants should familiarize themselves with the conditions and requirements of each title before submitting applications.

6. Has training for new nursing graduates been canceled?

   • The six-month training period for new nursing graduates is no longer required if less than two years have elapsed since their graduation date. Graduates can now directly take the evaluation exam within two years from their graduation date.

7. What are the conditions for applying for the exam to practice the profession of the dentist?

   • Please see the Unified Healthcare Professional Qualification Requirements - Part for Dentists (Unified Healthcare Professional Qualification Requirements is available in the resources section)

8. What should be done if one of the certificates or documents is uploaded incorrectly?

   • If one of the documents is uploaded incorrectly, the correct document must be added. Please note that it's not possible to delete the wrong records from the system. If the applicant wants to upload extra documents, they must wait until the application is reviewed and they are contacted regarding the accuracy of the required documents.

9. Where can the required documents be uploaded for a particular field if there is no field under that classification?

   • The classification allows attaching the most significant documents. The applicant must review the service card or Unified Healthcare Professional Qualification Requirements before applying, in order to identify the required documents that do not exceed the available capacity for each classification. Please note that it's necessary to attach documents under their correct classification.

10. What should be done in case of a technical problem while applying for the evaluation?

    • You can contact the technical support team at info@mohap.gov.ae