UAE: Looking for medical internships? How to apply on govt platforms

UAE: Looking for medical internships? How to apply on govt platforms

Published: Sat 13 Apr 2024, 1:01 PM Last updated: Sat 13 Apr 2024, 1:09 PM

Are you a graduate looking to apply all your university training in the medical profession? After completing higher studies, if you are unsure where to apply for "real world" experience, read on.

There are a number of government platforms by health authorities in the UAE that help young graduates easily apply for internships in the medical field. They give graduates a valuable starting point into practical application of skills in the workforce.

Abu Dhabi

According to the Department of Health's website, the internship program in Abu Dhabi is available to graduates of Medical and Dental programs to pursue "supervised clinical practice". Applications are available every year from March 1 – March 31.

How do I enrol?

Visit https://www.doh.gov.ae/ Hover your cursor over “Initiatives and Programs” in the header. Click on “Medical Education” listed under “Programs and Campaigns” in the the dropdown menu. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on “Internship Program” under “Intermediate Training Program”. Click on “Start the application here” and follow the steps to sign in with UAE Pass.

What are the required documents?

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UAE Residency Visa – if available

Emirates ID – if available

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