Surgical Logbook Template | For Dha [new]

For surgical specialties applying for a Dubai Health Authority (DHA)

Disclaimer: DHA regulatory requirements change periodically. Always cross-reference this template with the most current “Professional Qualification Requirements” (PQR) published on the DHA website or consult a Dubai-based healthcare licensing specialist. surgical logbook template for dha

How to Use the Template for DHA Submission

Once you have populated your template (usually requiring 200-500 cases depending on your specialty), you cannot simply send the Excel file. The DHA requires specific output formatting: For surgical specialties applying for a Dubai Health

While required for licensing, surgical logbooks typically do Generate a downloadable Excel (

: The name of the hospital or surgical center where the procedure occurred. Outcome/Complications

• Generate a downloadable Excel (.xlsx) template with the columns, dropdowns, and summary sheets prebuilt.
• Create a sample filled logbook for a specific surgical specialty (general surgery, orthopedics, ENT, etc.).

• Orthopedic Surgery: Add “Implant Used (Brand/Lot#)” and “Image Guidance (Fluoro/CT/Navigation).”
• Neurosurgery: Add “Level (Cervical/Thoracic/Lumbar)” and “Neuromonitoring (Yes/No).”
• Cardiothoracic Surgery: Add “CPB Time (minutes)” and “Cross-clamp Time.”
• Ophthalmology: Add “Eye (OD/OS)” and “Procedure Laterality Detail.”
• Plastic Surgery: Add “Flap Type (Free/Pedicled)” and “Donor Site.”

Tips for Maintaining a Surgical Logbook:

by the Medical Director or Head of Department at the facility where the surgeries were performed. Must be in English or Arabic . Official translations are required for other languages. Verification Note: