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Emergency Medicine: Workforce Profile
421 Licensed · 12 per 100K · 13 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for emergency medicine professionals in Dubai. This profile covers supply density, licensing patterns, seniority distribution, employer concentration, and geographic access. All data from the DHA Sheryan Medical Professional Registry.
421
Total licensed
12
Per 100K pop.
65%
FTL rate
28%
Consultant ratio
13
Areas covered
77%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
With 12 professionals per 100K population, this specialty's supply level should be interpreted in context of Dubai's demographics and healthcare utilization patterns. Coverage spans 13 of 36 areas, with room for geographic expansion into underserved communities.
License Type Breakdown
FTL (Full Trade License) holders operate under their own license, typically independent practitioners. REG (Registered) professionals work under a facility's license. A 65% FTL rate is high, suggesting many emergency medicine professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
273
65%
REG (Registered)
148
35%
Specialist vs. Consultant
In the DHA system, Specialists hold board certification in their field. Consultants are senior specialists with 5+ years of post-certification experience. The consultant ratio indicates career pipeline maturity — a higher ratio suggests an established, senior workforce.
Specialists
302
Consultants
119
Consultant Ratio
28%
Balanced seniority pipeline
Top Facilities for Emergency Medicine
The largest single employer holds 18% of all emergency medicine professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
| # | Facility | Emergency Medicine Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health | 76 | 2,675 |
| 2 | Mediclinic Parkview Hospital LLC | 24 | 1,012 |
| 3 | Al Zahra Pvt. Hospital | 14 | 895 |
| 4 | Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health | 14 | 1,638 |
| 5 | Mediclinic City Hospital FZ-LLC | 12 | 929 |
| 6 | Kings College Hospital London Br Of Kch Healthcare LLC | 10 | 838 |
| 7 | Clemenceau Medical Center FZ-LLC | 9 | 482 |
| 8 | Mediclinic Welcare Hospital LLC | 8 | 409 |
| 9 | Fakeeh University Hospital | 8 | 635 |
| 10 | American Hospital Dubai LLC | 8 | 1,107 |
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 77% of emergency medicine professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Oud Metha, Al Barsha, Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)). This high concentration may create access barriers for patients in peripheral areas.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Oud Metha | 87 | 20.7% |
| Al Barsha | 59 | 14.0% |
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 44 | 10.5% |
| Deira | 15 | 3.6% |
| Al Garhoud | 13 | 3.1% |
| Hatta | 7 | 1.7% |
| Jumeirah | 5 | 1.2% |
| Al Safa | 5 | 1.2% |
| Al Nahda | 4 | 1.0% |
| Mirdif | 4 | 1.0% |
| Al Qusais | 3 | 0.7% |
| Bur Dubai | 1 | 0.2% |
| Al Mamzar | 1 | 0.2% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed emergency medicine professionals. These represent potential access deserts for residents needing this specialty.
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Source: Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Sheryan Medical Professional Registry. Data scraped 2026-04-03. Population estimate: 3,660,000 (Dubai Statistics Center). OECD benchmarks are approximate averages for context and may not be directly comparable due to differences in licensing scope and population demographics. This page presents labor market analysis for informational purposes only.