About the Program
The Clinical Attachment is a clinical training program offered by the Postgraduate Medical Education Deanship at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) at Dubai Academic Health Corporation (DAHC).
The training consists of observer ship or hands-on experiences, with opportunities for clinical rotations at Dubai Academic Health Corporation (DAHC) facilities supported by evaluation from expert supervisors. Clinical Attaché’s will be equipped with the knowledge and fulfilling their clinical experience gap. After the successful completion of the program, the Attaché will receive a Certificate of Completion of Training from DAHC.
Eligibility: UAE nationals, residents and visitors who are: individual healthcare providers, doctors with a gap of practice, and university students.
Duration: The minimum period of attachment requested is 2 weeks and the maximum is 12 weeks in each application. Placement is subject to the availability of training spots.
Program Director Message
Dr. Gheneya Alshamsi
Thank you for considering the MBRU-Dubai HealthClinical Attachment program. Being the Director of Clinical Attachment, it gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to the Clinical Attachment program which is offered by Student Affairs.
The Clinical Attachment provides an opportunity for all healthcare and non-healthcare professionals interested, to explore and identify healthcare systems in the Emirate of Dubai. Join us for Clinical Attachment to observe or practice clinical hands-on training in Dubai Health facilities in line with international standards of patient safety, security, and confidentiality.
Overview
- All clinical attachment requests are subject to pre-placement review and the applicant will not be able to commence until the review has been completed.
- All Attaché must submit the Official Health Clearance Certificate at or before the time of commencement. You will not be permitted to be in contact with patients without such evidence.
Observership Attachment
Trainee spends a period of time in a monitored observed environment to gain knowledge through observation of clinical care provided at Dubai Health facilities.
Applicants are required to provide the Health Clearance Certificate that includes:
- Hepatitis B (Antigen)
- Measles & Rubella (IGG)
- Vericella Zoster Virus (IGG Antibody)
- HIV (Antigen/Antibody)
- Hepatitis C (Antibody)
- Hepatitis B
- TB (X-ray/IGRA test)
- Syphilis (VDRL)
Mandatory Vaccinations:
- Hepatitis B
- Vericella
- MMR
Note:
Please note that the Health Clearance Certificate may be obtained from any licensed laboratory, clinic, or hospital. However, it must be issued on the institution’s official letterhead or bear its official stamp, and the document must be in English.
Kindly be reminded that the Health Clearance is a mandatory requirement. If any of the listed tests are missing, we will not be able to issue your Clinical Attachment ID card.
Hands-on Attachment
Trainee spends a period of time in a monitored, supervised environment where he/she is able to carry out clinical tasks as assigned by a supervisor at Dubai Health Facilities.
Applicants are required to provide the Health Clearance Certificate that includes:
- Hepatitis B (Antigen)
- Measles & Rubella (IGG)
- Vericella Zoster Virus (IGG Antibody)
- HIV (Antigen/Antibody)
- Hepatitis C (Antibody)
- Hepatitis B
- TB (X-ray/IGRA test)
- Syphilis (VDRL)
Mandatory Vaccinations:
- Hepatitis B
- Vericella
- MMR
Note:
Please note that the Health Clearance Certificate may be obtained from any licensed laboratory, clinic, or hospital. However, it must be issued on the institution’s official letterhead or bear its official stamp, and the document must be in English.
Kindly be reminded that the Health Clearance is a mandatory requirement. If any of the listed tests are missing, we will not be able to issue your Clinical Attachment ID card.
Required Documents
At the time of application submission
- Updated CV
- Passport copy
- Emirates ID
- Visa copy: illustrates that the applicant has permission to stay in the UAE for the duration of the clinical attachment.
- Good Standing Certificate:
- Students provide an updated letter “To Whom It May Concern” from your University.
- Employee- provide an updated letter “To Whom It May Concern” from your Employer. (for DAHC employees)
- Otherwise- provide an updated “Police Clearance Certificate” from the relevant Ministry of Interior Agency /Police Department/Equivalent.
After receiving the approval
- Health Clearance Certificate that includes:
- Evidence of immunity to: hepatitis B, measles and rubella, and Covid19Test
- Evidence of negative status with respect to: HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, tuberculosis, and syphilis (VDRL)
- Attained within the last 2 years, an ILETS Academic overall score 6 or TOEFL iBT minimum of 80
- Valid Trainee License
- Malpractice Insurance
Fees
| Admission Fees | |
|---|---|
| Application processing | AED230/ per application. |
| Clinical Attachment training day rate* | AED 50 + AED 2.5 (5% VAT) per day + AED 20 Knowledge and Innovation fee. |
Note: All fee paid is non refundable or non transferable under any circumstances.
Contact Us
Email: clinical.attachment@dubaihealth.ae
Direct: +971 4 3838872/ 3838784/ 3838785/ 3838782
Location: Ground Floor, Student Affairs, Building 14, Mohammed bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU).
