22/06/2026
Pakistani doctors applying for DHA Dubai: your CV is getting rejected before you even book the Prometric exam.
DHA's Sheryan portal requires a 'clean, chronological CV' for every application. Most Pakistani doctors submit a 3-page CV with photo, marital status, and 'career objective' — all auto-rejected by DHA's document screening.
The DHA Prometric exam is 150 MCQs, 3 hours, 60% pass mark, AED 880 fee — and you only get 3 attempts. But you can't even book the exam if your CV doesn't pass Sheryan's initial document review.
Total cost before a job offer: AED 3,000-5,000 for GPs, AED 6,000-10,000 for specialists. That's PKR 2.5-8.5 lakh gone if your CV gets rejected at step one.
I fixed Dr. K's CV last month. DHA Sheryan rejected his application twice for 'incorrect document format.' New CV: DHA-compliant, clean chronological timeline, no photo, no personal details, exact job titles matching PQR requirements. Application approved in 4 days. Exam booked. He passed on first attempt.
Same doctor. Same MBBS from King Edward. Same 3 years experience. Different CV. Different outcome.
DHA requirements for Pakistani doctors:
MBBS from PMDC-recognized university
2+ years post-internship experience for GP
Valid PMDC license + Good Standing Certificate (under 6 months old)
DataFlow PSV verification: AED 1,235 for doctors
Prometric CBT exam: AED 880
License activation: AED 3,000-4,000 (employer pays)
Common CV mistakes that get rejected:
Photo on CV (DHA does not accept)
Marital status or date of birth listed
'Career Objective' section instead of professional summary
Vague experience letters without exact dates and job titles
Name mismatch across passport, degree, and PMDC license
Employment gaps over 2 years unexplained
DataFlow verification takes 35-60 days for South Asian documents. If your CV gets rejected, you lose that time plus the AED 1,235 fee. No refunds.
Comment 'DHA' below and I'll send you my free 'DHA CV Checklist for Pakistani Doctors: 7 Formatting Mistakes That Block Your Sheryan Application'.
