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 Health. Healthcare providers and students interested in professional development in the administrative, medical, dental, and allied health professions will benefit by acquiring high-quality education and training opportunities that will serve the needs of patients through the advancement of healthcare delivery. The training consists of observership or hands-on experiences, with opportunities for clinical rotations at Dubai Health 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 Dubai Health.
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 36 weeks in one year. 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 Postgraduate Medical Education.
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 DAHC 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 DAHC facilities.
Applicants are required to provide the following:
- Evidence of immunity to: hepatitis B, measles and rubella, and Covid19
- 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
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 DAHC Facilities.
Applicants are required to provide the following:
- Evidence of immunity to: hepatitis B, measles and rubella, and Covid19
- Evidence of negative status with respect to: HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, tuberculosis, syphilis (VDRL)
- Valid License
- Malpractice insurance
- Recommendation letter
- Attained within the last 2 years, an ILETS Academic overall score 6 or TOEFL iBT minimum of 8
Required Documents
- 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:
- If you are a student, provide an updated letter “To Whom It May Concern” from your University.
- If you are an employee, provide an updated letter “To Whom It May Concern” from your Employer.
- Otherwise, provide an updated “Police Clearance Certificate” from the relevant Ministry of Interior Agency /Police Department/Equivalent.
Please note: DAHC preserves the right to ask for further documents
Fees
| Program Fees | |
|---|---|
| Application processing | AED230/ per application. Non-refundable. |
| Clinical Attachment training day rate* | AED 50 + AED 2.5 (5% VAT) per day + AED 20 Knowledge and Innovation fee. Non-refundable. |
Note: *UAE nationals and DAHC employees are exempt from the Clinical Attachment training day rate fee.
Contact Us
Email: clinical.attachment@mbru.ac.ae
Direct: +971 4 219 1910 / 1950 or 800MBRU
Location: Dubai Health Innovation Center, Rashid Hospital
