I want to become a doctor and I'd also like to live and work in Israel eventually, but would it be better for me to complete all of my schooling and residency in the U.S., or should I do some of it in Israel? Would either way give me a better chance at securing a position in my field once I move to Israel?
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Come to Israel for a visit, and you can visit us here at The Technion (Medical School) and see our Health Care Services and decide then. Work in the Health Care Profession is not easy, but without persons such yourself we could not survive!
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i can answer personalyy-im going to be a dr of psychology, i am doing my shooling-at least until my masters, then prob my phd online-to move to israel. but this is bc it is extramely difficult to get a psychology degree in israel. i think though that if you do not know the language fluently including the techincal terms you might have a hard time
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Israel will not offer the same opportunity for learning the US will. Due simply to size. what ever kind of training you can get there you can get in multiple locations in America. What field do you intend. If simple family medicine, it won't matter much, but your residency would probably need to be on the people you want to treat in their sitting. How many credits do you lose in transfer would be my first question.
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There are pros and cons in both options. I would sugest to take a pilot trip and talk to prospective Universities and possible places of work to get a better picture. However one big good thing for you. Israel at the moment expiriencing shortage of medical doctors and it is a matter of policy to encourage people to study medicine and to encourage trained Jewish doctors from diaspora to make aliya. If you make aliya as a doctor I believe they will assist with job search and language studies. So contact your nearest Jewish agency responcible for aliya and ask your questions.
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Ronny R has no idea what he is talking about... he even said "Israelians"! Never heard of those people before... I don't really have a knowledgeable answer to this question because I don't know what it takes to be a doctor in Israel. But I think you could choose to finish your education in the US or Israel and you would be fine. In Israel they know that an education in the US is very good, and they know an Israeli education is good too. So you should choose whichever one would make you the happiest. Good luck! Shalom, Salaam
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There are many factors in a decision like that... Let me see if I can list a few of the biggies: 1. Previous education - to be accepted to medical school in Israel, you must either have a matriculation certificate from an Israeli high school or you will be required to spend a year in preparatory school (mechina) before beginning your studies. Alternately, you can attend Sachler (an American medical school in Tel Aviv - the studies are in Israel and the language, prices, preconditions, language, etc are all American). 2. The studies themselves - in Israel, you don't generally do an MD after completing a BA/BS; you go straight in and you get a degree after 7 years of study (hopefully!) With one notable exception - there is a new Israeli program (starting next year) affiliated with Tel Aviv University, which is geared toward those who have completed a BA in a related major who want to continue to medical school. 3. Language - while all doctors need to know a lot of English, you will require a working knowledge of Hebrew to attend an Israeli medical school. Of course, you will need to complete Ulpan (Hebrew language studies) as part of your preparatoy (mechina) studies. On the other hand, you will be exposed to a lot of Hebrew terms while in school that will make it easier later when you are working in the field... 4. Cost - medical school in Israeli is *way* cheaper than in America! And you can probably have a lot of it paid for by the Israeli government if you make aliya! 5. Variety - There are not as many schools to choose from in Israel as you have in America (although considering what a small country Israel is, it's quite a lot!). I know of the Hebrew University (Jerusalem), Ben Gurion University (Beer Sheva), Technion (Haifa), and Tel Aviv University programs. 6. Working in Israel - Obviously it'll be easier to get a job if you speak a fluent Hebrew but you don't necessarily need to go to school in Israel for that. Other than that, I don't think it makes much difference where you attend medical school (unless of course you go to Harvard or something!!) 7. Living in Israel - if you decide to attend school in America, you may realize that you'll need to work there for a few years afterwards to pay back your student loans (it's expensive!) and by then you may find that it's easier just to stay there, or something will come up that will make it difficult to leave (family is usually the biggest issue) - so if you REALLY want to live in Israel, you should come NOW and figure the rest out later :) Hope this helped!
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cant really answer you. but i have heard they have a good program in bar ilan college..its somewhere near tel aviv. i knew someone that went there..... good luck! and good for you that you want to move to israel...im planning on it eventually!
