What Are The Top Career Options After Dental Graduation (BDS/MDS)
This comprehensive article describes all the career options that are available to a Dental Graduate after Completing BDS.
5. What After BDS: So what is the easier way to go abroad ??? GULF ???
The best way is to invest where you can get returns. In the previous slide, we saw that settling in the USA & European countries as a Dentist is both time & money consuming.
Compared to that, going to the Gulf & Middle East countries (United Arab Emirates) is relatively easier.
One sure shot way is to be vigilant when they recruit in the gulf. There are many frauds out there who will promise you to take to Gulf very easily. Be alert and do proper research.
It is always better you do it after PG/MDS, as there is a demand for dentists with a higher degree. The more experienced you are the better are your chances of getting an opportunity to work in Gulf countries though you can go after your BDS also.
Working As a Health Professional In
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
There are 3 different Health Boards function in UAE and the Emirates in UAE are grouped under the 3 separate boards. You need to qualify the assessment and evaluation from the Board to get the license to work in the Emirate under its governance.
For Dubai:
Dubai – For which you have to appear DHA exam and then you can practice only in Dubai and not anywhere else.
Dubai – For which you have to appear DHA exam and then you can practice only in Dubai and not anywhere else.
For Abu Dhabi & Al Ain:
Abu Dhabi and Al Ain – For which you have to appear for HAAD exam and then you can practice in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain only.
Abu Dhabi and Al Ain – For which you have to appear for HAAD exam and then you can practice in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain only.
For Sharjah and rest:
Fujairah, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Ajman – You have to appear for MOH, and then you can practice only in the above mentioned 4 emirates only.
Fujairah, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Ajman – You have to appear for MOH, and then you can practice only in the above mentioned 4 emirates only.
Hence, before you plan your career in the United Arab Emirates or Gulf/Middle East, be clear about the following points:
- List out the Emirates where you want to work. Make a list from most preferred to least preferred.
- Depending on your choice of preferred Emirate, check out the health board that you need to follow.
- Understand the License Applying & Qualifying Process related to your preferred Emirate and Health Board.
- For example, if you want to work as a health professional in Dubai, then you need to Qualify the Licensing Process by Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
- Arrange all the documents necessary as per the health board (MOH, DHA, or HAAD) you fall under (based on your choice of Emirate)
- Start the Licensing Process.
If the Govt. in the middle east recruits you then believe me you have hit a jackpot! They pay for your travel expenses, stay food, and all!
You spend on your personal clothing and some miscellaneous things and in the middle east, you have little to spend on!
So all the money will be your asset. You can come back here and then put your clinic or have a lavish lifestyle.
In case you don’t get a Govt. job, with your MOH, DHA, or HAAD degree you can apply for jobs in private hospitals. They pay a very good amount of salary. So, it will be very good for you financially.
MOH EXAMS FOR DENTISTS – TO WORK AS DENTIST IN UAE (Dubai & Abu Dhabi)
Welcome to the series of articles, that will give you a detailed information on working as a health professional in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other middle east countries. We will be covering various health professions (Dentist, Nursing, Dental Hygienists etc.)
The UAE is a federation of seven emirates – Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, and Umm al-Qaiwain. Political power is concentrated in Abu Dhabi, which controls the vast majority of the UAE’s economic and resource wealth. The two largest emirates – Abu Dhabi and Dubai – provide over 80% of the UAE’s income.
Remember, though easier, but still going to gulf countries to work is like going to any other foreign country with its own sets of cultures. Some will adjust to it and some will not. Many doctors have created a better financial future for themselves and their family by working and earning in gulf countries.
One point of caution: As mentioned in the last slide, there are always changing VISA & immigration rules. So, you need to keep a track of all the changes. Always go through the official and trusted sources and avoid taking any unverified shortcuts.
Have you ever thought about the Indian army (or Army of your country) as an alternative career source
