United Arab Emirates, Dubai, April 11, 2010: The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has recently begun registration for Dubai Residency Training Program for Medical Specialties (DRTP) for citizens and residents of the UAE.

The program provides specialization opportunities for medical graduates and registration to enroll into the program is valid until the 9th of May, 2010.

 
Dr. Khalil Ibrahim Qayed, Director of Medical Education Department at the DHA highlighted that the DRTP program is a competency based program that develops trainees to become specialists in a particular branch of medicine.

Dr Qayed explained that the period of training in the program ranges from four to six years , depending on the type of specialization and includes general surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry , emergency and family  medicine.


Dr Qayed encouraged all medical graduates (medical residents) to enroll into the program and register through the DHA website   www.dha.gov.ae

-Ends-

The DHA:
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has been empowered to set policy and strategy for health, and to assure the application of that health policy and strategy. The DHA leads an integrated approach across the spectrum of health, anticipating our future needs and being responsive to users. It will stimulate growth and innovation in the health market, ensuring value for money and quality of services through effective regulation.

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) structure will ensure that health services are better positioned to meet the demand for better healthcare services in the future. The DHA will work to:

  • Provide a Health Strategy for Dubai that will meet the needs of the predicted growth and change in population.

  • Ensure Public Health is protected and quality of life improved.

  • Ensure partnership between public and private health service providers, bringing together the best international experience to ensure we deliver the best health system possible.

  • Achieve international accreditation of healthcare services delivered across the Emirate by ensuring world-class quality and standards of healthcare.

  • Ensure effective regulation and licensing across the Dubai Health Sector guaranteeing the quality of health services provided.

  • Increase the transparency and accountability of the healthcare system.

  • Drive efficiency so that funding is spent on the most effective healthcare for those who need it.

  • Improve accessibility to the healthcare system and sustainability for the future.

  • Deliver the best training and education opportunities for Dubai healthcare practitioners.

For more information, please contact 
Kamakshi Gupta
Communications Analyst
Institutional Marketing and Communications Department
Dubai Health Authority
klgupta@dha.gov.ae
009714- 2197455

© Press Release 2010