Internal Medicine Career in Dubai
983 Licensed Professionals · 27 per 100K
Dubai employs 983 DHA-licensed internal medicine professionals across 23 areas, working at 10 facilities. The consultant ratio is 23% — meaning 229 hold consultant-level appointments. The FTL rate is 63%, indicating the share operating under their own trade license.
983
Total workforce
27
Per 100K population
63%
FTL rate
23%
Consultant ratio
Top Employers
The largest employers of internal medicine professionals in Dubai, ranked by headcount.
Geographic Hotspots
The top 3 areas account for 58% of all internal medicine professionals in Dubai.
Oud Metha
90 professionals
Al Barsha
68 professionals
Al Safa
41 professionals
Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)
25 professionals
Deira
23 professionals
Al Garhoud
14 professionals
Al Qusais
13 professionals
Al Nahda
10 professionals
Employment Model
FTL (Own License)
616
63%
REG (Facility License)
367
37%
A higher FTL rate suggests more independent practitioners and private practice opportunities. With 63% FTL, internal medicine professionals in Dubai lean toward independent practice.
Specialist to Consultant Pathway
754
Specialists
229
Consultants
23%
Consultant ratio
Frequently Asked Questions
How many internal medicine professionals work in Dubai?
There are 983 DHA-licensed internal medicine professionals in Dubai as of 2026-04-03. This translates to 27 per 100,000 population.
What are the top employers for internal medicine in Dubai?
The largest employers are Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health , Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health , Graduate Medical Education- Dubai Health . The top facility employs 69 internal medicine professionals.
What is the FTL rate for internal medicine in Dubai?
63% of internal medicine professionals hold a Full Trade License (FTL), meaning they operate under their own license. The remaining 37% are registered under a facility's license.
Where are internal medicine professionals concentrated in Dubai?
The top areas are Oud Metha (90), Al Barsha (68), Al Safa (41). The top 3 areas account for 58% of all internal medicine professionals.
Related Pages
Internal Medicine Directory
Browse all 983 professionals
Supply Analysis
Supply adequacy and geographic gaps
Source: Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Sheryan Medical Professional Registry. Data scraped 2026-04-03. This career profile is for informational purposes only and does not constitute career or employment advice.