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Psychiatry: Workforce Profile
361 Licensed · 10 per 100K · 11 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for psychiatry 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.
361
Total licensed
10
Per 100K pop.
57%
FTL rate
45%
Consultant ratio
11
Areas covered
66%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
At 10 per 100K versus an OECD benchmark of ~18 per 100K, there may be moderate undersupply. Dubai's younger population demographics partially offset this gap. Coverage spans 11 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 57% FTL rate is high, suggesting many psychiatry professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
205
57%
REG (Registered)
156
43%
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
200
Consultants
161
Consultant Ratio
45%
Mature, senior-heavy workforce
Top Facilities for Psychiatry
The largest single employer holds 6% of all psychiatry professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 66% of psychiatry professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Oud Metha, Al Safa, Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)). Moderate concentration with room for more distributed coverage.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Oud Metha | 24 | 6.6% |
| Al Safa | 7 | 1.9% |
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 6 | 1.7% |
| Deira | 5 | 1.4% |
| Al Jaddaf | 4 | 1.1% |
| Al Barsha | 3 | 0.8% |
| Al Nahda | 2 | 0.6% |
| Al Garhoud | 2 | 0.6% |
| Jumeirah | 1 | 0.3% |
| Al Qusais | 1 | 0.3% |
| Al Mamzar | 1 | 0.3% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed psychiatry professionals. These represent potential access deserts for residents needing this specialty.
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6,922
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1,510
Pediatrics
1,228
Family Medicine
1,100
Dermatology
1,072
Anesthesiology
1,056
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.