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| Issuing a license to practice medicine in the government sector. | - Notification from government agency of the decision to appoint the doctor, provided that the professional title is mentioned.
- A copy of the Civil ID.
- Academic certificates and experience certificates are certified or audited by the entity entrusted with verifying the accuracy of the data approved by the Ministry of Health.
- Obtaining The doctor to training courses from training centers accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) according to the requirements of the Ministry of Health.
- One year has passed since the non-Kuwaiti doctor terminated his service in the private sector if he worked previously or obtained approval from the employer.
- The applicant must pass the medical examination.
- Submit proof of membership in the Medical Association.
- Personal photos (4*6) with a blue background.
- Pay the prescribed fees.
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| Issuing a license to practice medicine for a full-time doctor to work full-time in the private sector, in case the doctor previously worked in the government sector. | - The government doctor’s license is valid upon leaving work in the government sector, provided that it has not been two years since he left work in the government medical sector.
- A copy of the decision to settle from work in the government medical sector.
- The doctor and the employer in the private sector must apply to issue a practice license.
- Obtaining The doctor to training courses from training centers accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) according to the requirements of the Ministry of Health.
- There is no penalty imposed on the doctor for professional violations or serious medical errors that were not implemented.
- Submitting to competency tests determined by the Ministry in the event of wanting to change the professional title or add a title.
- Providing insurance against the risks and mistakes of practicing the profession from insurance companies licensed by the relevant authorities.
- Submit proof of membership in the Medical Association.
- Submitting a stamp form for the doctor that matches the professional title granted to him in the license, provided that it bears the name of the private health facility in which he wishes to work.
- Doctor signature form.
- Personal photos (4*6) with a blue background.
- Pay the prescribed fees.
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| Issuing a license to practice medicine for a full-time doctor to work full-time in the private sector, in case the doctor was previously a worker in the government or private sector and stopped from practicing the profession for two years. | - Scientific certificates certified or audited by the responsible authority in order to verify the accuracy of the data approved by the Ministry of Health.
- Submit proof of the request for equivalence of the academic certificate by the approved authorities in the country.
- The experience certificate is certified or audited by the authority responsible for verifying the accuracy of the data approved by the Ministry of Health.
- A certified copy of the license or one that has been audited by the authority responsible for verifying the accuracy of the data approved by the Ministry of Health.
- A copy of a license to practice the profession.
- The doctor and the employer in the private sector must apply to issue a practice license.
- Obtaining The doctor to training courses from training centers accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) according to the requirements of the Ministry of Health.
- Submitting a certificate of the criminal status of the license applicant.
- Apply through the electronic link to obtain the license, where the accuracy of the data is verified.
- Passing the electronic proficiency test prescribed by the competent authorities in the Ministry of Health, provided that video interviews are adopted as an alternative to personal attendance in the event that the electronic test is not available for the desired specialty.
- Submit proof of membership in the Medical Association.
- Submit a stamp form for the doctor that matches the professional title granted to him in the license, provided that it bears the name of the private health facility in which he wishes to work.
- Doctor signature form.
- Providing insurance against the risks and mistakes of practicing the profession from insurance companies licensed by the relevant authorities.
- Pass the medical examination.
- Personal photos (4*6) with a blue background.
- Pay the prescribed fees.
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| Issuing a license for non-Kuwaiti doctors to practice working full-time in the private medical sector and they previously worked in the government sector. | - His government license is valid upon leaving work in the government medical sector and no more than two years have passed since the date of leaving work in the government medical sector.
- A copy of his resignation decision from work in the government medical sector.
- Both the employer in the private sector and the practicing doctor requesting the license must submit a request to issue a practicing license.
- Obtain training courses from training centers accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) according to the requirements of the Ministry of Health.
- No disciplinary termination of services or disciplinary dismissal has been issued against him.
- To practice the profession of human medicine and dentistry in the private medical sector, the Ministry of Health must approve the transfer of the license or one year must have passed since the termination of the doctor’s service in the Ministry of Health, with the exception of consultant doctors working in the ministry after leaving work according to special conditions.
- Passing the electronic proficiency test prescribed by the competent authority in the Ministry of Health. In the event that the electronic test for the specialty to be licensed is not available, visual interviews may be adopted as an alternative to personal attendance, provided that the authorities are committed to conducting the interviews within four weeks from the date of receiving the interview request, ensuring that the interview results are sent to the Health Licensing Department within a period not exceeding two weeks from the date of conducting it, with the exception of some categories from this requirement.
- Submitting evidence of the validity of membership in the Medical Association.
- Insurance against the risks of practicing the profession and its errors from insurance companies licensed by the relevant authorities.
- A 4×6 personal photo with a blue background.
- Paying the prescribed fees.
- Providing a sample of the doctor’s seal that matches the professional title permitted in the license and bears the name of the private health facility in which the person wishes to work and a sample of the doctor’s signature.
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| Issuing a license for non-Kuwaiti doctors to practice working full-time in the private medical sector in case they have not previously worked in the government medical sector or more than two years have passed since he left work in the government or private medical sector without practicing the profession during this period. | - Academic certificates certified or audited by the authority entrusted with verifying the accuracy of the data approved by the Ministry of Health.
- Submitting evidence of the request for equivalence of the academic certificate from the accredited authorities in the country.
- A certified or audited certificate of experience by the entity responsible for verifying the validity of the data approved by the Ministry of Health.
- A copy of the previous professional practice license.
- The employer in the private sector and the nurse or assistant practitioner applying for the license must submit a request to issue a practice license.
- Obtain training courses from training centers accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) according to the requirements of the Ministry of Health.
- A copy of the certificate of good conduct.
- Submit via the electronic link designated for verifying the validity of the data.
- Passing the electronic proficiency test prescribed by the competent authority in the Ministry of Health. In the event that the electronic test is not available for the specialty to be licensed, video interviews may be approved as an alternative to personal attendance, provided that the entities are committed to conducting the interviews within four weeks from the date of receiving the interview request, ensuring that the interview results are sent to the Health Licensing Department within a period not exceeding two weeks from the date of conducting it, with the exception of some categories with this condition.
- Providing a sample of the doctor’s seal that matches the professional title permitted in the license and bears the name of the private health facility to be worked in and a sample of the doctor’s signature.
- A 4×6 personal photo with a blue background.
- Submitting proof of the validity of membership in the medical association.
- Insurance against professional risks and errors from insurance companies licensed by the relevant authorities.
- Payment of the prescribed fees.
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| Issuing a license to practice nursing and allied professions in the government medical sector. | - Notification from government agencies of the decision to appoint the nurse or allied profession practitioner, stating the professional title.
- A copy of the civil ID.
- Academic certificates and certificates of experience certified or audited by the entity responsible for verifying the accuracy of the data approved by the Ministry of Health.
- Obtaining training courses from training centers accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) according to the requirements of the Ministry of Health.
- In the event that the non-Kuwaiti nurse or allied profession practitioner previously worked in the private medical sector, it is required that one year has passed since the end of service in the private medical sector or obtain approval from the previous employer.
- Passing the medical examination.
- A 4×6 personal photo with a blue background.
- Paying the prescribed fees.
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| Issuing a license to practice nursing and allied professions for Kuwaitis who are full-time workers in the private medical sector and they were previously practiced in the government medical sector. | - His government license is valid upon leaving work in the government medical sector and no more than two years have passed since the date of leaving work in the government medical sector.
- A copy of his resignation decision from work in the government medical sector.
- Both the employer in the private sector and the nurse or allied profession practitioner requesting the license must submit a request to issue a license to practice.
- Obtain training courses from training centers accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) according to the requirements of the Ministry of Health.
- There are no penalties for any professional violations or serious medical errors that have not been implemented.
- If the nurse or allied profession practitioner wishes to amend his professional title or add a title, he is subject to the competency tests determined by the Ministry.
- Insurance against the risks of practicing the profession and its errors from insurance companies licensed by the relevant authorities.
- Payment of the prescribed fees.
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| Issuing a license to practice nursing and allied professions for Kuwaitis who are full-time workers in the private medical sector and they have not worked in the government medical sector previously or more than two years have passed since he left work in the government medical sector. | - Academic certificates certified or audited by the entity responsible for verifying the accuracy of the data approved by the Ministry of Health.
- Submitting evidence of the request for equivalence of the academic certificate from the accredited authorities in the country.
- A certificate of experience certified or audited by the entity responsible for verifying the accuracy of the data approved by the Ministry of Health.
- A copy of the previous professional practice license
- Both the employer in the private sector and the nurse or assistant practitioner requesting the license must submit a request to issue a practice license.
- Obtain training courses from training centers accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) according to the requirements of the Ministry of Health.
- A statement of criminal record.
- Submit via the electronic link designated for verifying the accuracy of the data.
- Passing the electronic proficiency test set by the competent authority in the Ministry of Health. In the event that the electronic test is not available for the specialty to be licensed, visual interviews may be adopted as an alternative to personal attendance, provided that the authorities are committed to conducting the interviews within four weeks from the date of receiving the interview request, ensuring that the interview results are sent to the Health Licensing Department within a period not exceeding two weeks from the date of conducting it. Practitioners of auxiliary professions who are graduates of Kuwait University, College of Allied Medicine, are exempted from the proficiency test. The Ministry reserves the right to request an evaluation of practitioners from this category whenever necessary.
- Passing the medical examination.
- Insurance against the risks of practicing the profession and its errors from insurance companies licensed by the relevant authorities.
- A 4×6 personal photo with a blue background.
- Payment of the prescribed fees.
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| Issuing a license to practice the nursing profession and allied professions to work in the private medical sector for non-Kuwaitis they previously worked in the government medical sector. | - The validity of his government license upon leaving work in the government medical sector and no more than two years have passed since the date of leaving work in the government medical sector.
- A copy of his resignation decision from work in the government medical sector.
- Both the employer in the private sector and the nurse or allied profession practitioner requesting the license must submit an application to issue a license to practice.
- Obtain training courses from training centers accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) according to the requirements of the Ministry of Health.
- No disciplinary termination or dismissal decision has been issued.
- Practicing the nursing profession or allied professions in the private medical sector requires the approval of the Ministry of Health to transfer the license or the passage of one year since the termination of the service of the nursing profession practitioner and allied professions to the medical profession in the Ministry of Health.
- If the nurse or allied profession practitioner wishes to amend his professional title or add a title, he is subject to the competency tests determined by the Ministry.
- Insurance against the risks of practicing the profession and its errors from insurance companies licensed by the relevant authorities.
- A 4×6 personal photo with a blue background.
- Payment of the prescribed fees.
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| Issuing a license to practice the nursing profession and allied professions for non-Kuwaitis they have not previously worked in the government medical sector or more than two years have passed since he left work in the government or private medical sector without practicing the profession during this period. | - Academic certificates certified or audited by the entity responsible for verifying the accuracy of the data approved by the Ministry of Health.
- Submitting evidence of the request for equivalence of the academic certificate from the accredited authorities in the country.
- A certificate of experience certified or audited by the entity responsible for verifying the accuracy of the data approved by the Ministry of Health.
- Obtaining training courses from training centers accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) according to the requirements of the Ministry of Health.
- The employer in the private sector and the nurse or assistant practitioner requesting the license must submit a request to issue a license to practice.
- A copy of the previous license to practice the profession.
- A copy of the certificate of good conduct.
- Apply via the electronic link designated to verify the validity of the data.
- Passing the electronic proficiency test prescribed by the competent authority in the Ministry of Health. In the event that the electronic test is not available for the specialty to be licensed, visual interviews may be adopted as an alternative to personal attendance, provided that the authorities are committed to conducting the interviews within four weeks from the date of receiving the interview request, ensuring that the interview results are sent to the Health Licensing Department within a period not exceeding two weeks from the date of conducting it. Practitioners of auxiliary professions who are graduates of Kuwait University, College of Allied Medicine, are exempted from the proficiency test. The Ministry reserves the right to request an evaluation of practitioners from this category whenever necessary.
- Passing the medical examination.
- Insurance against the risks of practicing the profession and its errors from insurance companies licensed by the relevant authorities.
- A 4×6 personal photo with a blue background.
- Payment of the prescribed fees.
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