Department of Healthcare Professions

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Due to the urgent need to regulate healthcare professions in the healthcare sector in the State of Qatar , the Medical Licensing Department was established as a department of the Ministry of Public Health under Article No. (9) Of Law No. (13) Of the year 2002, and its responsibilities are defined under article No. (13) of the mentioned law.

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News & Announcements

Electronic Registration/Licensing System Update: Pharmacy Technicians Now Within the Pharmacy Profession

6/6/2024 12:00:00 AM

​The Department of Healthcare professions announces an update to the electronic registration/licensing system for healthcare practitioners. The title "Pharmacy Technician" has been included within the scopes of the pharmacy profession and removed from allied health professions. This u

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For the First Time – Part 2 of the Qatar Medical Specialization Certificate Examination Held

4/10/2023 12:00:00 AM

​The Department of Healthcare Professions of the Ministry of Public Health announces that it has conducted the Part 2 Written Examination of the Qatar Medical Specialization Certificate, also known as the Qatari Board of Medical Specialties (QBMS) during its March examination cycle.This is considere

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DHP Announce the launching of the Dietitian Exam to be delivered by Prometric using Expanded Exam Capabilities via ProProctor™

4/11/2022 12:00:00 AM

The Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP), Ministry of Public health, Qatar, announced launching its Dietician Qualifying Exam to license to practice in the state of Qatar. In alignment with Qatar's national vision, 2030 and the Qatari National Health Strategy came this important initiative. It

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QBMS Held its First Qatari Board Examination

9/21/2021 12:00:00 AM

​The Qatari Board of Medical Specialties (QBMS) held its first written examination for medical residents in the state of Qatar from the 5th to the 9th of September 2021. The certifying exam included thirteen ACGME-I accredited specialties and was administered to 148 candidates. The examination is a

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International Nurses Day 2020

5/18/2020 12:00:00 AM

​“Nurses – A Voice to lead, nursing the world to health”To our nurses and midwives, the marines in this life or death battle. To the frontlines and real champions, the backbone in our healthcare system.We would like to thank you all for the irreplaceable and vital efforts in these very difficult tim

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