IDF soldiers who served in the Gaza war or were wounded in battle are offered a grant for medical studies at the Reichman University.
Reichman partnered with the Medical assistance non-profit Lema'anchem and philanthropist Baruch Sheinberg, to establish a foundation that would pay towards the tuition for veterans of the war in Gaza, and wounded soldiers to complete their medical education.
Reichman University and Lema'anchem said the foundation was established to rehabilitation of Israel's society after the October 7 Hamas massacre. It would offer six annual grants, totaling NIS 80,000 ($2780) and recipients would also receive NIS 320,000 ($114,800) in a living allowance for the four years of study.
"The aim of the initiative is to encourage fighting soldiers and those who have suffered debilitating injuries to lead the change in Israel's medical system" said dean of the Dina Recanati School of Medicine at Reichman, Professor Arnon Afek. "We are looking for candidates with leadership and medical potential who will be Israel's next generation of doctors."
In addition to active service in the war or a debilitating injury as a result of the fighting, recipients of the grants will have to commit to work as doctors in Israel for a period of five years at least, after completing their studies and would agree to take part in significant work for society for at least 40 hours each year. The foundation will prioritize candidates from lower social-economic backgrounds and those who come more remote parts of the country.
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The medical students who would receive the grants would be required to maintain high grade scores, meet with the foundation, families and other students in the program. Those who are chosen would be announced during a ceremony at the university.