Important news for the Israeli medical community — Today the Council for Higher Education approved the opening of the Dina Recanati School of Medicine at Reichman University, which will operate in partnership with Israel’s top healthcare institutions: Sheba Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Clalit Health Services, and Maccabi Healthcare Services.
The first cohort of medical students will begin in February 2025.
The purpose of the medical school, which will offer a four-year program, is to address the current shortage of doctors in Israel and to educate future physicians using innovative teaching methods.
The curriculum includes clinical training from the very first week and an innovative simulation center designed to develop advanced clinical skills such as bedside ultrasound, imaging, and VR labs. Additionally, students will benefit from personalized instruction by senior physicians.
Minister of Education and Chairman of the Council for Higher Education Mr. Yoav Kisch: “I see the approval of medical study programs in Israel as a national goal, and therefore any academic institution that meets the necessary pedagogical requirements can train the next generation of doctors. The opening of the Faculty of Medicine is a significant academic achievement and a crucial step toward securing the future of healthcare in Israel. At a time when we are facing both security challenges and a health crisis brought on by the war, the healthcare system is grappling with a dual challenge: a severe shortage of doctors coupled with population growth and the retirement of experienced physicians. The establishment of this faculty provides a high-quality, innovative, and long-term solution that guarantees a strong healthcare system prepared for the challenges of the coming decades. This is an initiative that will contribute to the strengthening of national resilience and is marvelous news for the citizens of Israel.”
Prof. Uriel Reichman, founding president and chairman of the Board of Directors of Reichman University: “We are proud to take part in the training of Israel’s next generation of doctors and to expand the possibilities for medical studies here in Israel, just as in the past we led the effort to open the doors of higher education to many.”
Prof. Arnon Afek, founding dean: “The State of Israel needs around 2000 doctors every year, but trains only half that number. The Dina Recanati School of Medicine will provide the necessary response and bring about a real change in healthcare services.”
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