Application Process – Three-Year M.D. Program
Registration Procedures for the Three-Year M.D. Program (2027-2028 Academic Year)
Registration for the Three-Year Program for the 2027-2028 Academic Year Has Closed
Application Period
Applications for the Three-Year M.D. Program for the 2027-2028 academic year were accepted between:
April 13, 2026 - June 28, 2026
To apply to the program, applicants were required to complete the online application form and upload all required documents in the designated sections.
Please note: Submission of an application is subject to a non-refundable application fee.
Key Dates in the Admissions Process
Knowledge Examination
The Knowledge Examination for admission to the 2027-2028 academic year took place on:
Sunday, August 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM
Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Safed
Personal Interviews and SHAUL Assessment
Personal interviews and the SHAUL Assessment (which replaces the SHALVA examination) were held at the Faculty of Medicine on:
August 4-6, 2026 (Tuesday-Thursday)
Interview Fee
The interview fee is:
₪400
Interview Scheduling
- Interview assignments are determined randomly.
- Invitations are sent only to candidates who successfully pass the Knowledge Examination.
Identification Requirements
Candidates attending the interview stage must present a valid form of identification:
- Israeli Identity Card (Teudat Zehut), or
- Passport.
Important Information
- Candidates may apply to the Three-Year Program only once, during the designated application period following the completion of their second year of medical studies abroad.
- Applications to the program may be submitted only once.
- The first three years of medical studies must have been completed abroad, as part of a six-year general medicine program.
- Exemptions based on previous studies completed in Israel or abroad will not be recognized.
Contact Information
For questions regarding the program, please contact:
Responses will be provided within 10 business days.
Registration Assistance
For information regarding registration procedures and document submission, applicants may contact:
- The Admissions Office via the online inquiry form.
- The Service and Recruitment Center at *9392.
