First Cohort of Ilanot Medical Leadership Program Kicks Off at Kfar Giladi

Just before the start of the academic school year, 29 first year medical students who were scrupulously chosen for the new Ilanot Medical Leadership Program in the Galilee convened for their opening orientation seminar that took place at Kibbutz Kfar Giladi on October 2-3, 2022.

With much excitement, the cadets were given the opportunity to become acquainted with the program from up close, from representatives of the Ministry of Health. They met with senior officials including Prof. Nachman Ash, Director General of the Ministry of Health; Dr. Noam Yehudai, Deputy Director of Baruch Padeh Medical Center; and Dr. Ariella Ofran, Director of Eastern Galilee Clalit Health Services.

In addition, Prof. Chaim Putterman, Associate Dean Research at the Faculty of Medicine, met the cadets and got to know them, explaining to them the deep partnership and commitment the Faculty has regarding the success of the program.

At the gathering, the cadets also heard about the social and health challenges, as well as unique opportunities for doctors in the North, during meetings with leaders of the local community and leading specialists in the region.

We wish the best of luck to the cadets, the pioneers of the Ilanot Galil program.

The program includes substantial financial assistance throughout the medical training, mentorship, leadership training, and support during internship. Recipients commit to settling in the Galilee for 7 years after they graduate.