Overview

Take a look at these procedure to get a license to practice the profession of dentistry and medicine.

License To Practice Dentistry & Medicine

Who is eligible to request this service?

Omani doctors.

Steps To Request The Service

Process Steps

Applicants of Doctor for the Ministry of Health

• Forward the applications to the Director of Office for Public Hospitals.
• Copy of biographical format submission.
• Certificates of diplomas and experience copy submission.

Applicants of Doctor for specialist or consultant

• The personal interview conducted from the Commission of Higher interviews must be passed.
• The work offered by the Commission’s recommendations must be accepted.

Category of specialist and physician assistant and specialist doctors

• Mobilize application form submission.
• Oral and written test results submitted.
• Work offered by the Commission’s recommendations must be accepted.

Applicants of Doctor to serve a private sector

• Application must be submitted to the Ministry of Health to the Director of Office in the Public Hospitals in ministry.
• Application should be submitted to serve the private sector to the Director of Public Service and private health institutions.
• Biography copy.
• Diploma and certificate of experience copies.
• Inspection and audit certification of the health institution for applicant services needed to serve in a private sector.
• Get the applicant A visa for visiting the Sultanate for a performance test.
• Mobilize Application Form completion to enter the license tests (entry fee for licensing test).
• Oral tests and written tests conducted by the Committee of the Ministry’s office must pass the exam.
• Labor cards and licences are to be issued.

Documents Required For The Process

• Forms depend on the position.
• Forms for visa process.
• Curriculum vitae copy.
• Certificates and diplomas of experience copies.
• Passport’s copy.
• Photographs-2.

Special Conditions

• Employment experience of 3 years.
• Sponsor’s letter to give permission.
• Must be physically fit.

Duration

Applications get processed within 4 weeks of submission. Applicants get notified by telephone, e-mail, regular mail or by posting on the billboard of the Ministry’s office.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I take an Arabian-language exam, instead of English?

No, all our exams are conducted in the English language.

2. Can I take my exam through the phone?

No. All our applicants must take the test in person.

3. After passing my exam, can I defer the oral exams?

Yes. Oral exams must be taken within three months from the date of passing.

4. Can I participate in the oral exam if my visa gets near completion?

Yes. We do our best to arrange the exam.

5. Am I a guaranteed employee, if I pass the oral and written exams?

No. You don’t become a guaranteed employee until you pass the hiring process.

6. When will I get the appointment after passing the exam?

As subjected to the availability of vacancies.

7. Will I get the appointment from the Ministry of Health if there is a vacancy?

Yes. The Ministry staff will contact you by mail, letter or phone.