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Overview

Medical Education

DoH has issued a Standard defining the criteria that a healthcare facility must satisfy in order to be eligible for accreditation as an Approved Practice Setting. The Rules for Eligibility may define the aforesaid accreditation criteria by referencing any matters that the DoH considers appropriate, including:

  • Existing resources, experience, and academic achievements of the healthcare facility seeking accreditation as an Approved Practice Setting.
  • The type of Approved Practice Setting that the healthcare facility is being (or wishes to be) accredited for.

Continuing Professional Development

CPD Provider

DoH approved facilities to deliver continuing professional development activities for healthcare professionals.
- Special Conditions
- Approve CPD Provider
- Amend CPD Provider Approval

CPD Program

CPD activities approved by DoH are for the purpose of increasing health professionals' knowledge, skills, performance and or patient outcomes, and to assist health professionals with maintenance or re-licensure.
- Special Conditions
- Approve CPD Program
- Amend CPD Program Approval

CPD Participant

Healthcare professionals or the public who attended DoH Approved CPD program.
Special Condition: Healthcare professionals or public may request program participation certificate for DoH approved CPD program after 1 day and up to 60 days from when the event takes place.
- Participate in CPD Program
- Amend CPD Program participation

Medical Education Abu Dhabi

Developing a highly skilled, safe, and professional healthcare workforce through structured clinical education, training, and continuing professional development pathways.

3 Training Programs
3 APS Levels
25+ Accredited Facilities
CPD Accredited Activities

Our Services

Medical Education supports the development of healthcare professionals through the following services:

Approved Practice Settings (APS)

Healthcare facilities that deliver DoH-approved education and training must hold Approved Practice Setting (APS) recognition, confirming they meet required governance, resources, and learning environment standards.

APS-Basic APS-Intermediate APS-Advanced
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD/CME)

DoH accredits CPD and CME providers and activities to support lifelong learning, professional competence, and regulatory compliance for licensed healthcare professionals.

✓ Lifelong Learning ✓ Relicensure Requirements ✓ Professional Competence
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For inquiries related to Medical Education:

TAMM Contact: 800 555

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Last updated: 06 May 2026

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