MSIH Holds First Physician’s Oath Ceremony Since Before the Pandemic

A unique double Physician’s Oath ceremony took place at MSIH last week when the classes of 2024 and 2025 participated in back to back events.  “Last year, we weren’t able to hold a ceremony,” explains Leaura Navi, Chief Administrator of the School. “Pandemic travel restrictions prevented most of the first year students from traveling to […]

What Does it Mean to be an “International Medical Graduate” – And How Can You Secure Your Path to Residency as an IMG?

Students attending medical school outside their home country are often concerned about how being international medical graduates will be perceived as they embark upon the process of securing residencies and internships. However, the residency match process does not have to be arduous or worrisome for International Medical Graduates (IMGs). For students studying at the Medical […]

For the third consecutive year, all incoming MSIH students receive scholarships

Sifting through medical school scholarships can be a bit overwhelming and while the idea of graduating medical school with debt can seem daunting, there are scholarships available that help to make a medical education more affordable. Over the past several years, students at Ben-Gurion University’s Medical School for International Health (MSIH) were awarded a record […]

From Lethbridge through Bossangoa to Beersheba

Canadian nurse, Brock Murray was in Bossangoa in the Central African Republic (CAR) when a chance encounter changed his life. Equipped with a B.S. in Biology, Murray, from Lethbridge, Alberta, began his international adventures with a one-year trip to Australia, followed by 12 months in Taiwan. He then returned to Canada to take up training […]

When Should I Apply to Medical School?  Navigating Rolling Admissions and Deadlines

Applying to medical school can be a challenging and stressful experience.  Among many other critical questions, applicants must ask themselves, “When should I apply to medical school?”  Knowing when to submit your application can be just as critical as the data submitted. Understanding Rolling Admissions Most medical schools admit students on a rolling admissions basis, […]

MSIH Graduates of 2021- Where Are They Now?

On May 23, 2021, MSIH welcomed the 20th cohort to the Alumni Association as the Class of 2021 received their MD degrees.   Following graduation festivities, our newly-minted doctors headed off to begin their intern year of residency at medical centers throughout the US and Israel, including the Mayo Clinic, the University of Connecticut School of […]

Understanding MSIH and the Medical School Application Process: Q&A

  Applying to medical school can sometimes seem a bit overwhelming. Applicants often have many questions prior to and during the admissions process. At MSIH, we try to make the medical school application process as seamless as possible for applicants. While most information is available online, here are some of the most frequently asked questions: […]

MSIH Welcomes the Class of 2025!

MSIH is many things, but if there’s one thing that sets our medical school apart from all others, it’s the diversity of students joining each entering class. Motivated by a yearning to help others, particularly populations most in need, the MSIH student body is made up of people with extraordinary histories. The entering class of […]

MSIH Alumna Spotlight: Noele Nelson, MD, PhD, MPH at the Centers for Disease Control

  Today is World Hepatitis Day. The WHO and CDC commemorate this day by raising awareness of hepatitis and educating people about the burden of viral hepatitis infections and the actions we can take to prevent their spread.  MSIH Alumna Noele Nelson, MD, PhD, MPH (Class of 2004) serves as the Chief of the Prevention […]

Admissions at the Medical School for International Health

We are now accepting applications for the incoming class of Summer 2022. Have questions about the admissions process at the Medical School for International Health? Watch this video learn more. Ready to apply? Applications can be found here.