Overview

United Arab Emirates has a strategic plan to be self-sufficient in medical workforce and has embarked on residency training programs that are of the highest standards. In the interest of quality and optimal use of resources, all regulatory authorities that are currently engaged in the training of resident physicians have a unified entry examination conducted by NIHS, UAE to identify potential trainees who are most likely and able to benefit from and contribute to rigorous and demanding residency training programs.

This website provides information and guidance to all potential candidates on the process for registration, preparation and participation for the examination.

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