When I suddenly realized I was transitioning from a paramedic into a doctor

Aaron Hochman-Zimmerman is a native New Yorker who chose to spend his summer in South Africa working as a paramedic. He is currently a 4nd year MSIH medical student in Beer Sheva. Here he shares with us a story of his experience. By: Aaron Hochman-Zimmerman I was able to watch South Africa hold New Zealand […]

Recent MSIH Graduate Reflects on Medical Studies in Israel

“Living in Israel made me understand the importance of teamwork and improvisation. There is the feeling that any situation can be confronted and handled. There is an environment of leadership when necessary, and knowing how to work as a teammate when necessary.”   Dr. Jennifer Eitingon graduated MSIH in May, 2017. She is now doing her preliminary […]

An Indian-American student explains why she now considers Israel her third home.

Israel is my third home. Having lived in two other comparably large countries, India and America, Israel has managed to take up a giant place in my life. India was my first home since I was born there but moved a few months later. However, I was able to visit my extended family in India, […]

No matter how well intentioned we are, we do not always intend to say what our patients and their families hear

Address by Dr. Javeed Sukhera at MSIH Physician’s Oath Ceremony, 2017 “When I spoke to my same patients as a researcher instead of a physician, I quickly learned that no matter how well intentioned we are, we do not always intend to say what our patients and their families hear. These patients and families shared that the more […]

Doctors Specializing in Global Health Expect the Unexpected and Constantly Adjust for New Challenges

“You’ve been trained in Global Health, so you know it’s a complicated arena where you always expect the unexpected. You need to remain flexible and adapt when circumstances change – which they always do. Uncertainty is the norm, so don’t get upset when things don’t go according to plan.” These were the principal words of […]

Children in resource-scarce countries are much more likely to be misdiagnosed for life-threatening diseases

During a three-week visit shadowing in the surgery department at Kathmandu Model Hospital last year, MSIH 3rd year student, Chloe Pinto encountered a 15 year-old boy who had been misdiagnosed during numerous visits to local primary care outposts. By the time he reached hospital, some two years later, his colorectal cancer had already metastasised. “The […]

Supervised first year MSIH student works alongside physicians in Ghana

When first-year MSIH student Wentiirim Annankra went on a medical mission to Ghana during her summer break this year, she had no idea what lay in store for her.  Annankra, known as “Wentii” to her classmates, had been participating in missions with her father’s Texas-partnered NGO since she was nine years old. In the past, […]

MSIH Alumnus Makes International Headlines Fighting for Gun Control

MSIH alumnus, Dr. Joseph Sakran, is a trauma surgeon and Director of Emergency General Surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. His story was told in People Magazine following the tragic October shootings in Las Vegas that killed 58 concert-goers. (Since first publication of this post, Joe’s story has also appeared in ScienceNews.) Joe, himself, is a […]

Physician’s Oath Ceremony

On Thursday, October 26, 2017, the class of 2021 will take the Physician’s Oath. Although there is still a tough four years ahead until they can officially be called “doctor,” MSIH students begin interacting with patients very early in their studies. The oath is a symbol of their commitment to provide the best care without harm. […]

Special Lecture

MSIH 2007 Alumnus, Dr. Javeed Sukhera, to provide a special lecture entitled, “Cognitive Bias in the Clinical Context: How Our Minds Can Fool Us with Preconceived Notions.” Dr. Sukhera has cross appointments at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry – Western University, London, Ontario, Canada in the Departments of Pediatrics and Psychiatry. Date: 16:45 -18:15, […]