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Why are physicians fleeing Israel?

Opinion: Israeli doctors suffer from smoking, obesity at higher rates compared to the general population, their family lives are impacted, leading to very high rates of separations and divorces

Dr. Moshe Cohen | 08.16.24

After years in US, neurologist finds unique belonging in Israel

Dr. Shahar Shelly returned after years in Minnesota, highlighting the unique sense of community and cultural connection that he says exist only in Israel; now he is navigating the challenges of Israel's strained health care system

Ron Crissy | 08.13.24

Surviving October 7 firebomb attack, doctor finds solace in healing others

Hamas terrorists firebombed Dr. Elai Hogeg Golan's home in Kfar Aza, trying to force family out; choosing to endure fire instead of risking abduction, they survived; Dr. Golan took nearly 2 months to regain consciousness and now aids her recovery by returning to medicine

Gal Ganot | 08.07.24

עשרות רופאים מארגנטינה ומאורוגוואי השתתפו באירוע הראשון מסוגו בדרום אמריקה

Jewish doctors want to make Aliyah from South America: 'Now is more important than ever'

Dozens of doctors from Argentina and Uruguay participated in the Buenos Aires MedEx, which aimed to facilitate their Aliyah and integration into the Israeli healthcare system; Lila, a surgeon and one of the participants, shared: 'After October 7 I had trouble sleeping, it really affected me'

Shmuel Munitz, Buenos Aires | 08.03.24

State comptroller sounds the alarm on doctor exodus, criticizes lack of retention efforts

Monitoring report reveals severe doctor shortage in Israel, from intensive care to pathology; number of doctors per 1,000 people below OECD average, trend worsening; Health Ministry lacks data on doctors abroad

Adir Yanko | 07.24.24

Amid doctor shortage, Health Ministry prepares to accommodate volunteers from abroad

In light of the fear of escalation in the fighting in the north and the strained state of the healthcare system, the Ministry of Health has formulated guidelines for the recruitment and intake of volunteer doctors from abroad; This model mentions, among other scenarios, a multi-front war, in which hospitals will be required to bear the costs of accommodating the doctors

Adir Yanko | 07.06.24

Iran sees surging suicide rates among medical staff

Recent deaths of 3 doctors reignite debate over high number of suicides within country's medical system; experts warn official figures likely underreport true rates

Itamar Eichner | 06.17.24

Thousands of doctors warn that military exemption will lead medical professionals to emigrate

In open letter, doctors in Israel call on the Knesset and the government to halt all actions that can lead to 'professionals leaving the country', which will make Israel 'less educated'

Adir Yanko | 06.02.24

Doctors roll up their sleeves, volunteer for Holocaust survivors amid war

Holocaust survivors never had it easy, but with the war in Gaza, they need medical attention more than ever; LeMa'anam pairs them with doctors willing to volunteer their time and expertise

Sarit Rosenblum | 05.15.24

A Paris conference to bring in more doctors

Nurse, I need more doctors... stat!

Commentary: If you want an original solution to the doctor shortage problem, why not utilize rising antisemitism around the world to entice Jewish Diaspora doctors to practice medicine in the Holy Land? It's just a matter of cutting red tape

Shaul Amsterdamski | 05.14.24

Al Shifa doctor dies in Israeli custody, PA alleges 'assassination'

The Palestinian authorities reported the death of two Gaza detainees in Israeli custody, one of whom was the chief of orthopedics at Shifa Hospital. According to Hamas, he was detained during his service at a hospital in the northern Gaza Strip; IDF attributed his arrest to 'national security reasons,' yet details regarding the cause of his death were not disclosed

Einav Halabi, Meir Turgeman | 05.04.24

Israeli doctors warn hostages in danger of sexual assault, in Lancet article

Three medical experts write in medical journal, imploring action to release all captives from the clutches of Hamas, citing violence and sexual assault: 'Do not sit idly by'

Adir Yanko | 04.25.24

רופאי סורוקה. מימין: ד"ר ר', ד"ר גל בן אריה, ד"ר א', ד"ר ליאן דין

Israeli doctors juggle battlefield bravery with hospital heroics

Combat medics have been dramatically needed both in the field and in Israeli hospitals to save lives since October 7; doctors enlisted without hesitating and each has their own story about their service

Lior Ohana | 04.06.24

Physicians plan to make Aliyah during war: 'it’s the best place for Jews'

Despite the ongoing war, hundreds of medical professionals from around the US gathered at the MedEx conference in New Jersey, hoping to find positions at Israeli hospitals; each physician has their own story and reason to move to Israel

Ofir Shamir, New York | 04.06.24

Approximately 450 Jewish physicians from France and Belgium attended the MedEx event in Paris

'There's no future for Jews in France': physicians consider Aliyah from Europe

Motivated by love, not fear, Michael plans Aliyah; Laurent aims to join his kids in Israel; Nathan faces antisemitism at work; hundreds of French and Belgian doctors eyeing Aliyah attended Paris's MedEx; the goal: bring 2,000 global doctors to Israel in 5 years

Itamar Eichner, Paris | 04.05.24

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