🇦🇪 CV guide · Gulf (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar) · General guide: Gulf CV
Doctor CV for the Gulf (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar)
Gulf hospitals classify doctors as GP, specialist or consultant based on qualifications and experience. Your CV should make that classification easy.
Licences and attestation
- You need a licence from the health authority of the country or emirate: DHA, DOH, MOHAP, SCFHS (with the Mumaris+ platform) or Qatar's Ministry of Public Health.
- Documents are verified through DataFlow; some routes need a Prometric exam.
- Your title (GP, specialist, consultant) depends on your degree and years of experience after specialisation.
- On the CV: “Eligible for Specialist Registrar – Internal Medicine (DHA)”, “DataFlow in progress”.
Words Gulf recruiters look for
General PractitionerSpecialistConsultantBoard certificationDataFlowPrometricMumaris+Outpatient clinicJCI
Example CV lines
As they would appear on a Gulf CV.
Specialist, Internal Medicine – 8 years after board certification
Managed 30–40 outpatients per day and inpatient ward rounds
Led the hospital's diabetes clinic and patient education programme
Common mistakes
- No classification target (GP, specialist, consultant)
- Missing years of experience after specialisation
- No licence or DataFlow status
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Is a Western board needed?
Not always. Many specialist titles accept recognised national boards; consultant titles often need more years or Western boards.
Should I add a photo?
Yes, it is common in the Gulf. Use a professional photo.
Other professions
Licensing rules differ between countries and emirates and change often. Check the official health or engineering authority before you apply.