Medicine moves forward when one doctor passes knowledge to another. Years of research, new techniques and lessons from experience become the base for the next breakthrough. Dr. Daniel Good, Consultant Urological Surgeon at SEHA Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi, did exactly that at EUSC 2026, where he helped lead a workshop on advanced prostate imaging.
Who Is Dr. Daniel Good?
Dr. Good is a UK CCT-qualified Consultant Urological Surgeon at SEHA Sheikh Khalifa Medical City. He holds a PhD in prostate cancer research from the University of Edinburgh.
His experience spans robotic uro-oncology, advanced prostate cancer diagnostics and surgical innovation, combining research depth with hands-on operating.
What Did He Teach at EUSC 2026?
Alongside hospital colleagues, he delivered an Ultrasound for Urologists workshop. The session covered advanced prostate imaging, MRI-ultrasound fusion and techniques that are helping move prostate cancer diagnosis forward.
Workshops like this give practising urologists direct exposure to methods they can bring back to their own departments, which is how new diagnostic standards spread across a region.
What Is the TRANSLATE Trial and What Was His Role?
A highlight of the workshop was his presentation of findings from the UK TRANSLATE Trial, published in The Lancet Oncology. Dr. Good served as Principal Investigator for the trial at the Edinburgh research centre.
Bringing first-hand trial experience into a teaching setting in Abu Dhabi means local clinicians hear the findings from someone who helped produce them, rather than reading them second-hand.
How Does UK Research Experience Add Value in Abu Dhabi?
The Allocation Assist Middle East team was proud to see his UK research and expertise helping to advance medical education and clinical knowledge in the capital. His story shows how a surgeon-scientist can keep contributing to the field after relocating.
Doctors moving to Abu Dhabi are licensed by the Department of Health, so the DOH licence is the first formal step. Many government roles in the emirate sit within SEHA, and the range of hospitals in Abu Dhabi also includes newer private groups.
How Allocation Assist Supports Academic Surgeons Moving to Abu Dhabi
Dr. Good’s move kept his research and teaching alive alongside his surgical work. Allocation Assist looks for exactly that kind of fit. It is a medical jobs consultancy with a strong focus on doctor placement in Abu Dhabi, supporting Western-trained doctors across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar for over 11 years with a network of 95+ hospitals. Surgeons with research profiles can contact us or call +971 4 273 3477.
Key Areas of Support
- Hospital matching: departments where robotic surgery, research and teaching are valued.
- Licensing and regulatory navigation: DOH credentialing through TAMM, plus DHA, MOHAP and SCFHS where needed.
- Interview and salary negotiation support: positioning your research record at interview and reviewing package terms.
- Relocation and family logistics: housing, schools and settling your family in the capital.
- Ongoing support after you arrive: continued contact as you build your academic profile in the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do UK doctors need to sit an exam for a DOH licence?
Usually not. Specialists with a recognised certificate from countries such as the UK can be exempt from the DOH exam, provided they have not had a practice gap of more than three years.
How much do consultants earn in Abu Dhabi?
Consultant roles commonly pay around AED 70,000 to 90,000 a month, tax free. Packages often add accommodation, schooling, flights, medical insurance and 30 days of paid leave.
Which hospitals does SEHA run in Abu Dhabi?
SEHA operates 14 government hospitals, including Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Tawam Hospital and Al Ain Hospital.
How do doctors get a job at SEHA?
Create a TAMM profile, complete DataFlow verification and DOH credentialing, and the hospital activates your licence after making an offer.
How long does it take to get a DOH licence?
For recognised, exam-exempt doctors it takes about three months, with DataFlow verification accounting for roughly four to eight weeks of that.
Can a Dubai DHA licence be used in Abu Dhabi?
A separate DOH licence is needed for Abu Dhabi. DataFlow verification and core DHA documents can often carry over, which shortens the second application.
