Must be eligible according to requirements of QCHP 

Arab Board of Health Specializations - Certificate of Arab Board of Medical Specialization.  

Algeria - Algerian Medical Board: Specialist Certification by the Algerian Ministry of Higher Education.  

Argentenia - Specialization Certificate issued by the Ministerio de Desarrollo Socialy Salud. 

Austria - Facharztdiplom (Diploma of medical specialist) issued by ÖsterreichischeArztekammer Or An ArztfürAllgemeinmedizin (Diploma of general medicine)

Australia & New Zealand - Fellow of the Royal Australia and New Zealand Colleges.  

Bangladesh - Master of Surgery (MS), Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Fellow of the Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons + 2 years of work experience after the degree ** Note: fellowship should be by Exam and not by endorsement or election.

Belgium - Bijzondereberoepstitel van geneesheerspecialist/Titre professionnel particuier de médecin spécialiste awarded by the Minister bevoegdvoor Volksgezoondheid/Ministre de la Santé Publique (Formal evidence of having qualified as a medical specialist issued by the Minister of Public Health)

Bosnia and Herzegovina - Certificate of successful completion of specialist exam.

Brazil - "Titulo De Especialista" Issued by Brazilian Medical Association and the Brazilian College of Surgeons And Registered with the Regional Councils or Federal Medical Council as a Specialists.

Bulgaria - СвидетелствозапризнатаСпециалност (Evidence of Recognized Specialty) awarded by the Университет (University)

Canada - RCPS-C Certified as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.  

China - Evidence of clinical training (minimum two (2) years) program accredited by the National Committee of Academic Degree leading to a Master’s Degree.

Cuba - First Degree of Specialization.

Czech Republic - Diploma Specializaci (specialist medical degree) awarded by the Czech Ministry of Health.

Denmark - Bevis for tilladelsetil at betegne sig somspeciallaege (Certificate concerning the title of Specialist -Issued by Authority of health services (Sundhedsstyrelsen).

Egypt - Residency Program accredited by Egyptian Faculty of Medicine: MSc AND MD / Fellowship of Egyptian Board / Clinical Master Degree. 

Finland - Erikoislääkarin tutkinto/ Special läkarexamen (Certificate of degree of specialist in medicine awarded by a Finnish University).

France: AFSA AND CES / DES / DIS.  

Greece: Τίτλoς IατρικήςΕιδικότητας (Certificate of medical specialization -awarded by Greek region of medical specialization)

Germany - Facharzt.  

Hong Kong - Specialist training from a recognized post-graduate training program in Hong Kong And Fellowship of Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (HKAM).

Hungary - Háziorvostan Szakorvosi bizonyítvány issued by Nemzeti Vizsgabizottság (Hungarian specialist certificate awarded by National Board of Examination or National Qualification Board Before 28 August 2004 awarded by the Hungarian Ministry of Health)

India - Postgraduate Medical Degree (MD or MCh) approved by Medical Council of India (MCI): MD or MCh AND DM or DNB.

Ireland: MRCP or FRCP.  

Iraq - Iraqi Board of Medical Specialization: Fellowship of the Iraqi Commission of Medical Specialization.  

Iran - Iranian Board.

Italy: Diploma of Specialized doctor granted by Italian university.  Experience Required: Min 1 Year after Specialist Qualification.

Japan - Clinical PhD (Minimum two years course duration)

Jordan - Jordanian Board by the Jordanian Medical Council.  

Korea - Certificate of specialization awarded by the Ministry of Health and Welfare showing the completion of the training program in addition to passing the required examination.

Kuwait - Board Certification by the Kuwait Board under the Kuwait Institute for Medical Specialization/Ministry of Health

KSA - Saudi Council for Health Specialties: Specialist Certification by Saudi Council.  

Lebanon - Certificate of completion of residency and exit specialization exam from: American University of Beirut(AUB) / Saint Joseph University / Lebanese University.

Libya - Libyan Board of Medical Specialty. 

Malaysia - Master Degree minimum 4 years course duration. 

Morocco - Moroccan Medical Board: Specialist Certification by the Moroccan Nation Physicians Authority.  

Nepal - MD or MS from recognized Medical school + 2 years of work experience after the degree.

Netherlands - Bewijis van inschrijving in een Specialistenregister (Certificate of recognition And Registration/ certificate of entry in the Specialist Register) o Medisch Specialisten Registratie Commissie (MRSC) o Sociaal-Geneeskundigen Registratie Comissie o Huisarts en Verpleeghuisarts Registratie Comissie (HVRC) van de Koninklike Nederlandsche Maatschappij tot Bevordering der Geneeskunst – Note that only certificates issued before 19 July 2007 are accepted from this awarding body o Registratie Comissie Geneeskundig Specialisten (RGS).

Norway - Spesialistgodkjenning issued by the Den Norske Legeforening (Medical Association of Norway) or Norwegian Directorate of Health

Pakistan - Pakistan Medical & Dental Council Accredited Residency Program: FCPS - Fellowship of College of Physician & Surgeons of Pakistan.  

Philippines - Diplomate of the Philippine Board. 

Poland - (Specialist Diploma) Dyplom uzyskania tytulu specjalisty issued by the Centrum Egzaminow Medycznych /  First Degree of Specialization.

Portugal - Título de Especialista (professional award of specialist) issued by the Ordem dos Medicos.

Romania - Certificate de medic specialist issued by Ministerul Sănătătii Publici (the Ministry of Public Health).

Russia - Magista PhD

Serbia - Specialty certificate issued by a Serbian university And Certificate of Specialist Accreditation from the Specialist Accreditation Board.

Singapore - Exit Certificate from Joint Committee on Specialist Training (JCST) and Certificate of Specialist Accreditation from the Specialist Accreditation Board.

Slovakia - Diplom o špecializácii (Diploma of specialization) issued by Slovak universities.

Slovenia - Potrdilo o opravljenem specialisticnem izpitu (Certificate of successful completion of the specialist exam) issued by Medical Chamber of Slovenia

South Africa - Masters of Medicine (M.Med) Degree OR Fellowship Certificate approved by the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA).  

Sudan - Sudan Medical Specialization Board: Clinical MD by Sudan Council of Postgraduate Studies.  

Sweden - Bevis om specialistkompetens som läkare (certificate of the right to use the title of specialist) issued by the Socialstyrelsen (National Board of Health and Welfare of Sweden)

Syria - Syrian Medical Specialization: Specialist Certification by the Syrian Ministry of Health.  

Sweden: Bevis om Specialistcompetens.  Experience Required: Min 1 Year after Specialist Qualification.

Spain - Titulo de Especialista.  Experience Required: Min 1 Year after Specialist Qualification.

Switzerland - Diplôme de médecin spécialiste/Diplom als Facharzt/ Diploma di medico specialista (specialist qualification) issued by the Swiss Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA)

Tunisia - Tunisian Medical Board: Specialist Certification by the Tunisian National Physicians Authority.  

Turkey - Uzmanlik Belgesi issued by Sağlık Bakanlığı (Certificate of Medical Specialty issued by Ministry of Health)

Ukraine - PhD

U.K - MRCP or FRCP before 1996. 

U.S.A - American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Certificates and Subspecialty Certificates

LICENSE:

Valid Primary License AND should be eligible for license in the State of Qatar within the Supreme Council of Health.

Eligibility Criteria for Specialist Physicians:

Arab Board of Health Specializations: Certificate of Arab Board of Medical Specialization.  Experience Required: Practicing in Specialty.

Algeria - Algerian Medical Board: Specialist Certification by the Algerian Ministry of Higher Education.  Experience Required: Min 2 Years after Specialist Qualification.

Australia & New Zealand: Fellow of the Royal Australia and New Zealand Colleges.  Experience Required: May be promoted directly after Fellowship.

Canada - RCPS-C Certified as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.  Experience Required: Min 6 Months after Specialist Qualification.

Egypt - Residency Program accredited by Egyptian Faculty of Medicine: MSc AND MD.  Experience Required: Min 2 Years after Specialist Qualification.

France: AFSA AND CES / DES / DIS.  Experience Required: Min 1 Year after Specialist Qualification.

Germany: Facharzt.  Experience Required: Min 1 Year after Specialist Qualification.

India - Postgraduate Medical Degree (MD or MCh) approved by Medical Council of India (MCI): MD or MCh AND DM or DNB.  Experience Required: Min 5 Years after Specialist Qualification.

Ireland: CSD or CCST AND MRCP or FRCP.  Experience Required: May be promoted directly after CSD or CCST.

Iraq - Iraqi Board of Medical Specialization: Fellowship of the Iraqi Commission of Medical Specialization.  Experience Required: Min 2 Years after Specialist Qualification.

Italy: Diploma of Specialized doctor granted by Italian university.  Experience Required: Min 1 Year after Specialist Qualification.

Jordan - Jordanian Medical Council Accredited Training Program: Jordanian Board by the Jordanian Medical Council.  Experience Required: Min 2 Years after Specialist Qualification.

KSA - Saudi Council for Health Specialties: Specialist Certification by Saudi Council.  Experience Required: Practicing in Specialty.

Morocco - Moroccan Medical Board: Specialist Certification by the Moroccan Nation Physicians Authority.  Experience Required: Min 2 Years after Specialist Qualification.

Pakistan - Pakistan Medical & Dental Council Accredited Residency Program: FCPS - Fellowship of College of Physician & Surgeons of Pakistan.  Experience Required: Min 2 Years after Specialist Qualification.

South Africa - Masters of Medicine (M.Med) Degree OR Fellowship Certificate approved by the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA).  Experience Required: Min 6 Months after Specialist Qualification.

Sudan - Sudan Medical Specialization Board: Clinical MD by Sudan Council of Postgraduate Studies.  Experience Required: Min 2 Years after Specialist Qualification.

Syria - Syrian Medical Specialization: Specialist Certification by the Syrian Ministry of Health.  Experience Required: Min 2 Years after Specialist Qualification.

Sweden: Bevis om Specialistcompetens.  Experience Required: Min 1 Year after Specialist Qualification.

Spain: Titulo de Especialista.  Experience Required: Min 1 Year after Specialist Qualification.

Tunisia - Tunisian Medical Board: Specialist Certification by the Tunisian National Physicians Authority.  Experience Required: Min 2 Years after Specialist Qualification.

U.K: CCT AND MRCP or FRCP.  Experience Required: May be promoted directly after CCT

U.S.A - ACGME Residency / Fellowship Program: Certified by American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).  Experience Required: Min 6 Months after Specialist Qualification.

LICENSE:

Valid Primary License AND should be eligible for license in the State of Qatar within the Supreme Council of Health.

REQUIREMENTS AS PER THE EMPLOYER:

Eligibility Criteria for SENIOR CONSULTANT Physicians:

U.S.A - ACGME Residency / Fellowship Program: Certified by American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).  Experience Required: Min 1 Year after Specialist qualification with Additional 6 years of relevant clinical experience as a Consultant OR at least 1 year as a Senior Consultant.

Canada - RCPS-C Certified as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.  Experience Required: Min 1 Year after Specialist qualification with Additional 6 years of relevant clinical experience as a Consultant OR at least 1 year as a Senior Consultant.

South Africa - Masters of Medicine (M.Med) Degree OR Fellowship Certificate approved by the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA).  Experience Required: Min 1 Year after Specialist Qualification with Additional 6 years of relevant clinical experience as a Consultant OR at least 1 year as a Senior Consultant.

France: AFSA AND CES / DES / DIS.  Experience Required: Min 2 Years after Specialist Qualification with Additional 6 years of relevant clinical experience as a Consultant OR at least 1 year as a Senior Consultant.

Germany: Facharzt.  Experience Required: Min 2 Years after Specialist Qualification with Additional 6 years of relevant clinical experience as a Consultant OR at least 1 year as a Senior Consultant.

Sweden: Bevis om Specialistcompetens.  Experience Required: Min 2 Years after Specialist Qualification with Additional 6 years of relevant clinical experience as a Consultant OR at least 1 year as a Senior Consultant.

Italy: Diploma of Specialized doctor granted by Italian university with Additional 6 years of relevant clinical experience as a Consultant OR at least 1 year as a Senior Consultant.  Experience Required: Min 2 Years after Specialist Qualification with Additional 6 years of relevant clinical experience as a Consultant OR at least 1 year as a Senior Consultant.

Spain: Titulo de Especialista.  Experience Required: Min 2 Years after Specialist Qualification with Additional 6 years of relevant clinical experience as a Consultant OR at least 1 year as a Senior Consultant.

U.K: CCT AND MRCP or FRCP.   Experience Required: Min 6 Months experience after CCT with Additional 6 years of relevant clinical experience as a Consultant OR at least 1 year as a Senior Consultant.

Ireland: CSD or CCST AND MRCP or FRCP.  Experience Required: Min 6 Months experience after CSD or CCST with Additional 6 years of relevant clinical experience as a Consultant OR at least 1 year as a Senior Consultant.

Australia & New Zealand: Fellow of the Royal Australia and New Zealand Colleges.  Experience Required: Min 6 Months experience after Fellowship with Additional 6 years of relevant clinical experience as a Consultant OR at least 1 year as a Senior Consultant.

LICENSE:

Valid Primary License AND should be eligible for license in the State of Qatar within the Supreme Council of Health.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum: Post specialization fresher, or 1-5 years experience post Specialist qualification.

EDUCATION:

Specialist qualifications.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE:

Must have a valid license to practice.

Eligibility Criteria for Specialist Physicians:

Arab Board of Health Specializations: Certificate of Arab Board of Medical Specialization.  Experience Required: Practicing in Specialty.

Algeria - Algerian Medical Board: Specialist Certification by the Algerian Ministry of Higher Education.  Experience Required: Min 2 Years after Specialist Qualification.

Australia & New Zealand: Fellow of the Royal Australia and New Zealand Colleges.  Experience Required: May be promoted directly after Fellowship.

Canada - RCPS-C Certified as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.  Experience Required: Min 6 Months after Specialist Qualification.

Egypt - Residency Program accredited by Egyptian Faculty of Medicine: MSc AND MD.  Experience Required: Min 2 Years after Specialist Qualification.

France: AFSA AND CES / DES / DIS.  Experience Required: Min 1 Year after Specialist Qualification.

Germany: Facharzt.  Experience Required: Min 1 Year after Specialist Qualification.

India - Postgraduate Medical Degree (MD or MCh) approved by Medical Council of India (MCI): MD or MCh AND DM or DNB.  Experience Required: Min 5 Years after Specialist Qualification.

Ireland: CSD or CCST AND MRCP or FRCP.  Experience Required: May be promoted directly after CSD or CCST.

Iraq - Iraqi Board of Medical Specialization: Fellowship of the Iraqi Commission of Medical Specialization.  Experience Required: Min 2 Years after Specialist Qualification.

Italy: Diploma of Specialized doctor granted by Italian university.  Experience Required: Min 1 Year after Specialist Qualification.

Jordan - Jordanian Medical Council Accredited Training Program: Jordanian Board by the Jordanian Medical Council.  Experience Required: Min 2 Years after Specialist Qualification.

KSA - Saudi Council for Health Specialties: Specialist Certification by Saudi Council.  Experience Required: Practicing in Specialty.

Morocco - Moroccan Medical Board: Specialist Certification by the Moroccan Nation Physicians Authority.  Experience Required: Min 2 Years after Specialist Qualification.

Pakistan - Pakistan Medical & Dental Council Accredited Residency Program: FCPS - Fellowship of College of Physician & Surgeons of Pakistan.  Experience Required: Min 2 Years after Specialist Qualification.

South Africa - Masters of Medicine (M.Med) Degree OR Fellowship Certificate approved by the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA).  Experience Required: Min 6 Months after Specialist Qualification.

Sudan - Sudan Medical Specialization Board: Clinical MD by Sudan Council of Postgraduate Studies.  Experience Required: Min 2 Years after Specialist Qualification.

Syria - Syrian Medical Specialization: Specialist Certification by the Syrian Ministry of Health.  Experience Required: Min 2 Years after Specialist Qualification.

Sweden: Bevis om Specialistcompetens.  Experience Required: Min 1 Year after Specialist Qualification.

Spain: Titulo de Especialista.  Experience Required: Min 1 Year after Specialist Qualification.

Tunisia - Tunisian Medical Board: Specialist Certification by the Tunisian National Physicians Authority.  Experience Required: Min 2 Years after Specialist Qualification.

U.K: CCT AND MRCP or FRCP.  Experience Required: May be promoted directly after CCT

U.S.A - ACGME Residency / Fellowship Program: Certified by American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).  Experience Required: Min 6 Months after Specialist Qualification.

LICENSE:

Valid Primary License AND should be eligible for license in the State of Qatar within the Supreme Council of Health.

Eligibility Criteria for CONSULTANT Physicians:

Algeria - Arab Board (Tier 2) Algeria - Algerian Medical Board: Specialist Certification by the Algerian Ministry of Higher Education AND Sub Speciality Fellowship. Experience Required: Must be in current Consultant post AND have min 10 Years’ experience post specialist qualification OR be in current Associate Consultant post for min 2 Years.

Arab Board of Health Specializations: Certificate of Arab Board of Medical Specialization AND Sub Speciality Fellowship.   Experience Required: Must be in current Consultant post AND have min 10 Years’ experience post specialist qualification OR be in current Associate Consultant post for min 2 Years.

Australia & New Zealand: Fellow of the Royal Australia and New Zealand Colleges. Experience Required: Min 6 Months experience after Fellowship.

Canada - RCPS-C Certified as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Experience Required: Min 1 Year after Specialist qualification.

Egypt - Residency Program accredited by Egyptian Faculty of Medicine: MSc AND MD AND Sub Speciality Fellowship. Experience Required: Must be in current Consultant post AND have min 10 Years’ experience post specialist qualification OR be in current Associate Consultant post for min 2 Years.

France: AFSA AND CES / DES / DIS Experience Required: Min 2 Years after Specialist Qualification.

Germany: Facharzt  Experience Required: Min 2 Years after Specialist Qualification.

India - Postgraduate Medical Degree (MD or MCh) approved by Medical Council of India (MCI): MD or MCh AND DM or DNB AND Sub Speciality Fellowship. Experience Required: Must be in current Consultant post AND have min 10 Years’ experience post specialist qualification OR be in current Associate Consultant post for min 2 Years.

Iraq - Iraqi Board of Medical Specialization: Fellowship of the Iraqi Commission of Medical Specialization AND Sub Speciality Fellowship. Experience Required: Must be in current Consultant post AND have min 10 Years’ experience post specialist qualification OR be in current Associate Consultant post for min 2 Years.

Italy: Diploma of Specialized doctor granted by Italian university. Experience Required: Min 2 Years after Specialist Qualification.

Ireland: CSD or CCST AND MRCP or FRCP Experience Required: Min 6 Months experience after CSD or CCST.

Jordan - Jordanian Medical Council Accredited Training Program: Jordanian Board by the Jordanian Medical Council AND Sub Speciality Fellowship. Experience Required: Must be in current Consultant post AND have min 10 Years’ experience post specialist qualification OR be in current Associate Consultant post for min 2 Years.

KSA - Saudi Council for Health Specialties: Specialist Certification by Saudi Council AND Sub Speciality Fellowship. Experience Required: Must be in current Consultant post AND have min 10 Years’ experience post specialist qualification OR be in current Associate Consultant post for min 2 Years.

Morocco - Moroccan Medical Board: Specialist Certification by the Moroccan Nation Physicians Authority AND Sub Speciality Fellowship. Experience Required: Must be in current Consultant post AND have min 10 Years’ experience post specialist qualification OR be in current Associate Consultant post for min 2 Years.

Pakistan - Pakistan Medical & Dental Council Accredited Residency Program: FCPS - Fellowship of College of Physician & Surgeons of Pakistan AND Sub Speciality Fellowship. Experience Required: Must be in current Consultant post AND have min 10 Years’ experience post specialist qualification OR be in current Associate Consultant post for min 2 Years.

Sudan - Medical Specialization Board: Clinical MD by Sudan Council of Postgraduate Studies AND Sub Speciality Fellowship. Experience Required: Must be in current Consultant post AND have min 10 Years’ experience post specialist qualification OR be in current Associate Consultant post for min 2 Years.

South Africa - Masters of Medicine (M.Med) Degree OR Fellowship Certificate approved by the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) Experience Required: Min 1 Year after Specialist Qualification.

Spain: Titulo de Especialista Experience Required: Min 2 Years after Specialist Qualification.

Syria - Syrian Medical Specialization: Specialist Certification by the Syrian Ministry of Health AND Sub Speciality Fellowship. Experience Required: Must be in current Consultant post AND have min 10 Years’ experience post specialist qualification OR be in current Associate Consultant post for min 2 Years.

Sweden: Bevis om Specialistcompetens Experience Required: Min 2 Years after Specialist Qualification.

Tunisia - Tunisian Medical Board: Specialist Certification by the Tunisian National Physicians Authority AND Sub Speciality Fellowship. Experience Required: Must be in current Consultant post AND have min 10 Years’ experience post specialist qualification OR be in current Associate Consultant post for min 2 Years.

U.S.A - ACGME Residency / Fellowship Program: Certified by American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). Experience Required: Min 1 Year after Specialist qualification.

U.K: CCT AND MRCP or FRCP. Experience Required: Min 6 Months experience after CCT.

Australia & New Zealand: Fellow of the Royal Australia and New Zealand Colleges. Experience Required: Min 6 Months experience after Fellowship.

LICENSE:

Valid Primary License AND should be eligible for license in the State of Qatar within the Supreme Council of Health.