Israel Expands Doctor Recruitment Program to Latin America
Translated & summarized from Makor Rishon by baba
Israel's Masa organization is launching a new initiative to recruit doctors from Latin America to address a national shortage of medical professionals. The first cohort is scheduled to arrive in December for training and integration into the Israeli healthcare system. The program aims to replicate the success of a similar initiative that has brought 1,200 doctors from former Soviet countries to Israel. The expansion is expected to help fill positions, especially in peripheral areas.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Israel's Masa organization is expanding its doctor recruitment program to Latin America.
- The first group of doctors from Latin America is expected to arrive in Israel in December.
- The program aims to address a persistent shortage of physicians in Israel's healthcare system.
- Previously, the program successfully recruited 1,200 doctors from former Soviet Union countries.
- Approximately 95% of program graduates have settled and worked in Israel.
- The initiative seeks to bolster the healthcare workforce, particularly in peripheral areas.
Facing a persistent shortage of physicians, Israel's healthcare system is launching a new initiative to recruit medical professionals from Latin America. The Masa organization, which facilitates long-term programs in Israel for young Jews from abroad, is expanding its "Masa-Doctors" program to include Jewish doctors from Latin American countries for the first time. The initial group is expected to arrive in Israel in December.
These new doctors will begin their journey in Be'er Sheva, where Soroka Medical Center is preparing to receive them. Their time in Israel will involve intensive training, including Hebrew language studies, preparation for government licensing exams, and an introduction to Israel's public healthcare system. They will also tour various medical facilities across the country to explore employment opportunities.
Previously, the "Masa-Doctors" program primarily engaged with Jewish communities from former Soviet Union countries. According to Masa, approximately 1,200 doctors have arrived in Israel through this program and integrated into the public health system. The organization reports that about 95% of its graduates choose to settle in Israel, pass their certification exams, and work in hospitals and health maintenance organizations, with roughly half serving in the IDF.
Masa aims to replicate this success with doctors from Latin America to help alleviate the healthcare workforce deficit, particularly in peripheral areas. Meir Holtz, CEO of Masa, stated that the program has consistently transformed young Jews' connection to Israel into a professional and personal future. He highlighted that the expansion to Latin America opens doors for another significant community of young Jewish doctors, connecting Israel's healthcare needs with talented individuals seeking to live and contribute to the country.
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