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An English-language M.D. program (running since 1983) for U.S. and Canadian pre-med graduates who intend to practice in North America, combining basic medical sciences at the Technion with clinical education at leading Israeli medical centers; graduates sit U.S./Canadian licensing exams.

A Foreign Volunteer Program placing short-term overseas volunteers alongside nursing staff, in service laboratories, and in patient-comfort and care roles at Hadassah's two university hospitals, with a coordinator introducing each volunteer to their unit and staying in touch throughout their placement.

Volunteers support children from developing countries receiving pediatric cardiac care, organizing games and activities and providing companionship and emotional support to patients and families before and after their procedures; tracks range from an 'Immersive' 3-week minimum to longer 'Superstar' and 'Buddy' commitments of 2+ months.

Free to volunteer; participants arrange and cover their own accommodations

Places North American medical students, nursing students, and other healthcare professionals as volunteers in Israeli hospitals and primary-care services, matched to placements by ability and availability. Also runs an annual APF/Birthright medical trip for medical, nursing, and allied-health students to see Israeli healthcare firsthand.

(unconfirmed) likely participant covers own travel/lodging as a volunteer placement -- confirm with APF

An English-language, four-year M.D. program chartered by the Regents of the University of the State of New York, established in 1976, open to U.S. and Canadian citizens/permanent residents. Requires a bachelor's degree, at least one year of North American college coursework, and the MCAT; some Hebrew competency required for clinical years.

(unconfirmed - not published in research) contact admissions office

A four-year, North American-style M.D. program taught in English, integrating global health coursework throughout. First three years in Israel (with Medical Hebrew in years 1-2), fourth-year clinical electives at Columbia University Medical Center, and an eight-week clerkship in an underserved community worldwide. Applicants need an undergraduate degree, at least one year of North American college coursework, and an MCAT or GAMSAT score; must hold a passport from a country with diplomatic relations with Israel.

(unconfirmed - not published in research) contact admissions office

The largest gap-year program in Israel (9 months, up to 30 college credits) offers a Medical Track: a 10-day intensive course followed by five weeks of hands-on volunteering aboard Magen David Adom ambulances alongside Israeli paramedics, plus tours and workshops with Israeli medical staff. Eligible for 3 college credits. No prior medical experience required, but a conversational Hebrew oral test must be passed before volunteering with MDA.

(unconfirmed exact current sticker price) 2026-27 payment-plan minimum after scholarships/discounts is reported at $16,000; confirm full tuition with Young Judaea

A volunteer EMT program for young Jewish adults (ages 18-40) that provides certified first-responder/EMT training followed by real ambulance shifts alongside Israeli paramedics; offered independently and through Masa Israel partnerships.

~$400-$1,300 depending on program track (partial subsidies available via Masa)