Shaping the Future

We empower its team of over 3,000 physicians by providing them with a greater voice in decision-making processes, expanded capacity to deliver high-quality patient care, enhanced clinical capabilities through access to cutting-edge technology and resources, and abundant opportunities for professional growth and development. 

This commitment ensures that our physicians are not only supported in their current roles but also have the potential to advance their careers and contribute to the continuous improvement of healthcare services.

For the Medical Residency program, which began in October 2023, Medcare has received accreditation for General Surgery, OBGYN, and Orthopedic residency programs, starting with one resident in each specialty. For the 2024-2025 year, the residency offerings have expanded to include Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, and Anesthesia, with certification from the Arab Board and ACGME for Pediatrics. Currently, there are 12 residents across various programs at Medcare Hospitals. Aster Hospitals has also applied for accreditation for General Surgery and Pediatric residency programs this year.

- Please Note: Internship and residency candidates are accepted through DHA, and no direct applications are welcome. The application through DHA opens once a year in Feb- March for residency and internship applications . We suggest you check the website https://mawaheb.dha.gov.ae/ for more information.

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The Gap of Practice/Clinical Attachment program allows all Medcare hospitals, as well as Aster Mankhool and Aster Qusais, to accept candidates with a gap in practice to gain eligibility for an active DHA license. This program offers a duration ranging from one month to two years and is open to Physicians as well as allied health professionals, including nursing, laboratory staff, and physiotherapy practitioners. This initiative aims to help candidates refresh their skills and meet the licensing requirements set by DHA.

The Student Internship program at Medcare and Aster Hospitals provides accredited opportunities for student observership. The duration of the program ranges from two weeks to one month, allowing students in grades 10 and 12 to gain insights into the medical field and the operations of a hospital. This initiative encourages students interested in healthcare to apply and experience firsthand the various functions within a medical setting.

The University Students program allows those currently studying medicine or allied health to undertake a one- to two-month observership as part of their curriculum requirements. This experience is essential for students to complete assignments related to their studies. All Medcare hospitals accept candidates' requests, which undergo verification and review by the medical director to ensure compliance and suitability for the program. This initiative supports students in gaining practical insights into the healthcare environment while fulfilling their academic obligations.

We have established a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Sharjah's College of Medicine to accept their MBBS students for required curriculum observer ships. Most students are placed in Medcare Hospital Sharjah and Aster Hospital Sharjah, given their proximity to the university. Currently, we facilitate rotations in Internal Medicine, Surgery, ENT, and Urology, providing students with valuable hands-on experience in these critical areas of healthcare.

The IMT program in Dubai has attained Level 3 accreditation from the JRCPTB in 2019, 2021, and most recently in 2024. For further details, please visit the JRCPTB International Programme Accreditation. 

Upon completing the 3-year training and successfully passing the Annual Review of Competence Progression (ARCP) appraisal conducted by the Royal College, physicians are awarded an IMT certificate from the JRCPTB. For more information about the IMT curriculum, refer to IMT Curriculum Details.

Enrolling in this program provides the following benefits:

• Opportunities to assess and manage acute cases in hospital settings and develop the skills needed to treat patients with diverse general medical symptoms and conditions.
• Comprehensive assessments covering the 14 high-level Capabilities in Practice (CiPs) through the professional judgment of expert, trained assessors.
• Enhanced clinical competencies through simulation sessions conducted in a dedicated skills lab.
• Full eligibility to apply for Higher Specialty Training in the UK after achieving an ARCP outcome 6 and completing all parts of the MRCP UK.

• A basic medical degree from a WHO-recognized college (refer to the WHO website for the list).
• A valid DHA License or DHA eligibility letter.

• Download and complete the application form.
• Submit the completed form via email to imt@asterdmhealthcare.com.
• Attach the following documents:
  • An updated C.V.
  • A copy of your valid DHA license or DHA eligibility letter.
  • MRCP Part 1 or Part 2 results (if applicable)*.
• Bring original documents to the interview.