DHP Qatar licensing issues for Doctors from England (UK)

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Member since 17 May 2023

shirazk121New member29 May 2023 12:38:40

DHP licensing team (Qatar) recently changed/updated their policy which is effecting a lot of Doctors from England (UK) to obtain a medical licence in order to practice in Qatar. Unfortunately I don't think DHP Qatar understand how the NHS is structured in the UK. The 'NHS England' and the 'NHS TRUST England' are part of the same body. DHP Qatar now want atleast 12 months work experience post training from Doctors under 'NHS TRUST England'.

Doctors working in hospitals fall under 'NHS TRUST England' and Doctors working at General Practices fall under working for 'NHS England', not all Doctors will have 12 months work experience working under the 'NHS TRUST England' post training as some Doctors choose to work at General Practices rather then hospitals. The duties and responsibilities of a Doctor don't change, if anything Doctors working at General Practices have additional duties to fulfill.

DHP Qatar needs to revise their policies or there will be a problem for the future of England Doctors wishing to work in Qatar.

Any further information on the above will be most welcome, thank you.

hraz243 Member

Member since 05 June 2023

hraz243Member05 June 2023 10:45:51

@shirazk121 any updates?

Bazz1975 New member

Member since 24 October 2018

Bazz1975New member05 June 2023 13:49:25

Hi Shirazk121

does this apply for all overseas doctors or only UK ?

would any previous government hospital work be valid then ? I come from Auatralia

Thanks

shirazk121 New member

Member since 17 May 2023

shirazk121New member05 June 2023 19:16:08

UK only.

You would have to check with Qatar health ministry with regards to acceptable experience from someone in Australia.

shirazk121 New member

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shirazk121New member05 June 2023 19:18:14

@hraz243 unfortunately nothing as of yet, still waiting on updates.

Bazz1975 New member

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Bazz1975New member05 June 2023 19:54:15

@shirazk121 thank you and wishing you the best in your application process

Traveller786 New member

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Traveller786New member27 March 2024 07:27:40

What is your job/speciality currently?

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