25% accept international graduates and 50% describe a visa route; typical length 2 years. 3 institutions, mostly in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Each listing links to the official page; confirm dates there.
Frequently asked questions
How many pulmonary & critical care fellowships are there in the United Arab Emirates?
4 listings at 3 institutions.
Can international medical graduates apply?
1 of 4 say they accept international applicants and 2 describe a visa route (J-1, H-1B or work permit). Rules differ by programme and guarantee nothing.
When are the next application deadlines?
No upcoming deadline is recorded. Check each official source for the next intake.
Compare programme details
Fees are costs paid by applicants; salary, stipend and funding are separate. Evidence labels distinguish programme facts, institutional policy, historical information and unresolved conflicts. Source checks belong to each field.
| Programme | Duration | Eligibility | Apply and deadline | Participant costs | Pay and funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Care FellowshipSheikh Shakhbout Medical City | Duration Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverified | Eligibility Read full valueMedical degree from an accredited institution; valid primary board certificate from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 board obtained within 5 years of finishing residency; no practice gap over 3 years; age below 40 (UAE nationals) or below 36 (international applicants) on 1 September of the application year. International applicants Eligible international graduates may apply (maximum three programmes per cycle); some programmes may be restricted to UAE nationals each year Recorded; not reverified | Application method Online via the TAMM platform during the DoH window, followed by DoH screening, facility interviews and rank-order matching; matched positions may not be declined Recorded; not reverifiedDocuments Not recorded UnverifiedDeadline Annual application window 1-31 March (MEAD 2026 window closed 31 March 2026) Recorded; not reverified | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee No DoH application fee Recorded; not reverified | Stipend / salary Not recorded UnverifiedFunding No DoH application fee; employment contract agreed directly with the training facility Recorded; not reverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Critical Care Fellowship ProgramCleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi | Duration 2 years Recorded; not reverified | Eligibility Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverifiedInternational applicants Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverified | Application method Through the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi fellowship application and matching process (MEAD) Recorded; not reverifiedDocuments Not recorded UnverifiedDeadline Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverified | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary Not recorded UnverifiedFunding Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Dubai Health (MBRU) Adult Pulmonology FellowshipDubai Health — Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) GME | Duration 2 years Recorded; not reverified | Eligibility Read full valueTier One or Tier Two board certification in the main specialty by programme start; typically within 5 years of residency completion and no more than 24 months out of clinical practice; IELTS Academic 6 or TOEFL iBT 80 for candidates from non-English-speaking health systems. International applicants Not restricted on the official page; English proficiency required for non-English-speaking health systems; residency visa sponsorship offered on request Recorded; not reverified | Application method Online application via Dubai Health GME admissions portal (gmeadmission.dubaihealth.ae) Recorded; not reverifiedDocuments Not recorded UnverifiedDeadline 3 May 2026 (2026–27 fellowship cycle; application opened 19 February 2026) Recorded; not reverified | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary Not recorded UnverifiedFunding Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Pulmonary Medicine Fellowship ProgramCleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi | Duration 2 years Recorded; not reverified | Eligibility Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverifiedInternational applicants Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverified | Application method Through the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi fellowship application and matching process (MEAD) Recorded; not reverifiedDocuments Not recorded UnverifiedDeadline Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverified | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary Not recorded UnverifiedFunding Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |
Abu Dhabi 3
ARECritical Care FellowshipSheikh Shakhbout Medical City · Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesARECritical Care Fellowship ProgramCleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi · Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesAREPulmonary Medicine Fellowship ProgramCleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi · Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesDubai 1
AREDubai Health (MBRU) Adult Pulmonology FellowshipDubai Health — Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) GME · Dubai, United Arab Emirates