Location:

Tel Aviv, Israel

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Fall Semester, Winter Semester

Program Overview

Program Description:

Assaf Harofeh Medical Center and Tel Aviv University offer you a unique combination of seven academic courses in medicine, practical experience in the medical field, and independent clinical research at the medical center. All while traveling through Israel, seeing its magnificent scenery and learning about its history. "A Voyage to Medicine in Israel" is a five-month study abroad program in Israel for premed and other health/science students, culminating in receiving accreditation from the Tel Aviv University, a world-renowned academic institution.

The courses included in the program are: • Adolescent Medicine • Health and Psychology • From Crusader Medicine to Contemporary Medicine • The Circle Of Life – From Birth to Old Age • Clinical Laboratory • Introduction to Clinical Research • Human Genetics • Disaster Medicine (in cooperation with the I.D.F. facilities) • Emergency Medicine (in cooperation with M.D.A.) • Hebrew Studies

Students will have the opportunity to experience some of the Jewish and other religious holidays, and will become familiar with the locals by staying with them over the holidays. The students will have almost all their weekends free to explore and to travel around Israel in general, and in Tel Aviv, one of the most attractive beach cities in the world, in particular.

Setting Description:

Hospitals and medical facilities in Israel offer state-of-the-art medical treatment in every aspect of clinical medicine. One of the key elements of the facilities’ success is their devotion to clinical and basic research that has led to Israel into being a world leader in both basic and applied research. In addition, modern technology plays a leading role in Israeli medicine, and hospitals are constantly pioneering new approaches and technologies that will benefit their patients.