UK dietitian looking to move to Dubai

Claire Torrance

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Member since 19 April 2018

Claire Torrance

19 April 2018 15:47:02

Claire Torrance

19 April 2018 15:47:02

Hi,

I am currently a specialist dietitian in the UK working within the field of gastroenterology. I also have experience of oncology, neurology, respiratory, surgical and weight management patients, among others. I have been a dietitian for over 10 years so I have a good deal of experience. I currently hold a caseload of both inpatients and outpatients.

My partner and I are looking to move abroad to work and Dubai is on our list of potential places to consider.

I am struggling to find out information as to whether I can practice with my current qualifications in Dubai. I know for a lot of places abroad you need to do entrance exams or weeks of shadowing. I am not against doing any of these things I just don't know where to start!

Ideally I want to continue to work within my area of expertise as I love my job.

Any help or guidance would be really appreciated.

Thanks

XTang

Bahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

Riyadh

XTang

20 April 2018 02:44:53

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XTang

20 April 2018 02:44:53

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Riyadh

You need to obtain a license from the Dubai health authority to be able to practice here. There are many threads on the forum dealing with that. Also the DHA website is a good resource to guide you further.

As an example, I am just pasting a few links which should give you an overview. The last two links are directly from DHA and are pdf files dealing with eligibility and procedures.

https://medicfootprints.org/uae/medical … ation-uae/https://www.dha.gov.ae/Documents/HRD/He … rements%20(PQR)%202014-1.pdf
https://www.dha.gov.ae/Asset%20Library/ … format.pdf