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Member since 10 May 2018

thealchemist247New member10 May 2018 19:00:34

Hi everyone

I have been offered a post at HMC as a Consultant. I am leaving the UK and the NHS behind.
I am planning to come over asap.
Now as a lot of you are here on this forum what can I expect from working Qatar as a doctor / surgeon.
Should I try and push for a locum / short term contract first?
I have some initial queries such as where is the best place to live. I will be based at Rumailah and HMC main hospitals. Also is the driving/traffic sooooo bad? Most of us who have driven in London in rush should cope no?

Any other tips or advice would be hugely appreciated.
Thank you

expat.classic Active member

Member since 08 April 2017

expat.classicActive member11 May 2018 07:04:44

I heard that doctors are overloaded and i don't like that doctors fear law too much here and don't take risks and make decisions . The traffic is huge but try to find a place in west bay, it is close to your work place and nice .
Try to push short contract first because you might not like it, it is not terrible here but who knows

thealchemist247 New member

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thealchemist247New member11 May 2018 08:05:24

Thank you for your reply
Does hmc have accommodation in West bay?
Otherwise as you say should be good.

By short contract so you mean 1 year or 3 months as I understand they do not offer contracts shorter than 1 year?

Thanks again

expat.classic Active member

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expat.classicActive member11 May 2018 10:11:38

1 year and i think they offer acomodation in musheireb for the main hamad hospital, dont know about Rumeila and i am not a doc

thealchemist247 New member

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thealchemist247New member12 May 2018 10:31:21

Thanks
What is musheirab like live in?
Any idea
I know it’s the cultural heart of Doha, or at least so I’m told

expat.classic Active member

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expat.classicActive member12 May 2018 10:36:34

Souk waquif is near it which is cool , i like souk waquif, it is also near city center and corniche , most of people prefer living in the perle because it is damn expensive but i like Musheireb better

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