DOH Tamm Licensing for Ayurveda Doctors — Abu Dhabi

The Department of Health Abu Dhabi licenses Ayurveda physicians under the Tamm platform with PQR (Professional Qualifications Requirements) "Ayurveda Practitioner" category.

8–14 weeks AED 4,500–6,000 (Dataflow + assessment + license)

Eligibility

BAMS from a recognised CCIM/NCISM university
Minimum 2 years experience (5 for "Specialist Ayurveda")
Active registration with home-country regulator
English proficiency (OET or IELTS) for clinical roles

Document checklist

Passport + visa page
Degree + transcript (attested by UAE Embassy)
CCIM/KSMC registration + Good Standing
Experience certificates (notarised)
CV (DOH format)
Recent photograph
BLS certificate (in date)

Exam

DOH Tamm assessment via Prometric — 100 MCQs, 60% pass. Specialist track may also require a clinical interview.

Step-by-step process

1. Register on TAMM (tamm.abudhabi)
2. Submit Dataflow primary source verification
3. Take Tamm PQR assessment (or exemption)
4. Apply for License Activation linked to facility
5. Issue of full professional license

Tips

PQR exemptions exist for MD/MS Ayurveda + 5 years — apply early with proof
Holding a DHA license eases the DOH transfer but does not auto-grant Abu Dhabi practice

Track your licensing progress

Stage-by-stage tracker — documents collected → submitted → exam → license issued.

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