MedEx New Jersey

New Jersey

domingo, marzo 15

9:00am - 6:00pm

MedEx NJ is the can’t-miss event for medical professionals and physicians from across North America considering Aliyah.
At MedEx NJ, you can authenticate documents and open your licensure file with Israel’s Ministry of Health on the spot, network with representatives from leading Israeli medical centers and hospitals that will be recruiting on-site, and meet with the Israeli Medical Association to kickstart your physician specialty recognition process.

Throughout the day, you’ll also have access to informative sessions and live Q&As designed to answer your questions and help you take the next steps with confidence.

Event Schedule

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9:30AM

Ask Us Anything - Physicians
Preparing for Aliyah - with a focus on licensing and IMA insights on specialty recognition

11:00AM

Your Career in Israel - Nurses and NPs
An in-depth look at licensing, career paths, and opportunities for nurses and NPs in Israel.

11:00AM

Aliyah Benefits & Planning for ALL Medical Professionals
Understanding your general rights, benefits, with a short note specifically for those looking to maintain a career abroad. Including important tax information presented by a Ministry of Aliyah and Integration taxation specialist

11:30AM

NP Roundtable with Nursing Division, MOH
Join leaders from the Ministry of Health to discuss priorities, challenges, and future directions of the field.

12:00PM

Your Career in Israel: Physicians
A panel discussion with physicians working in Israel, featuring an IMA-led holistic overview of the profession in Israel.

1:00PM

Beyond the Center: Life as a Medical Professional in the Negev & Galilee
Discover professional opportunities for healthcare practitioners in the Negev and Galilee, while also covering aspects of living, education, and life in Israel’s peripheral regions.

1:30PM

Aliyah Benefits & Planning for ALL Medical Professionals
Understanding your general rights, benefits, with a short note specifically for those looking to maintain a career abroad. Including important tax information presented by a Ministry of Aliyah and Integration taxation specialist.

1:30PM

Landmark Opportunities for PAs in the North and South
Join the Ministry of Health and the Tkuma Directorate to learn about new professional opportunities for PAs in these regions.

2:30PM

Ask Us Anything: Medical Professionals
Preparing for Aliyah, with a focus on licensing

3:00PM

Your Career in Israel: Physicians
A panel discussion with physicians working in Israel, featuring an IMA-led holistic overview of the profession in

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Required Documents: Verification at MedEx

An Israeli Notary will be present at MedEx to verify documents on-site. If you are planning to verify your documents at MedEx, please make sure to bring your passport for identification. These services will be provided for a fee of $360, payable by Zelle, check, or cash. You will receive a receipt. You may be eligible for reimbursement upon Aliyah, provided you make Aliyah within 2 years of payment.

Applying for Israeli medical license - All Medical Professions

MedEx licensing appointments are available for those planning to make Aliyah through 2027. If you’re interested in submitting documents for your Israeli medical license at MedEx, please review the checklist below that is relevant for your specific medical profession, and begin to gather your documents. Additionally, we request that you fill out this form prior to MedEx in order to best streamline the process on site (nurses only can skip this form).

It is extremely important to prepare your documentation in advance, and we are here to help! Feel free to reach out to medpro@nbn.org.il with any questions, and make sure to attend our pre-MedEx prep webinar.

Preparation for Specialty Recognition - Physicians Only

We encourage you to begin the specialty recognition process prior to MedEx, which you can do by uploading your documents to the IMA portal. Please refer to this guide for a step-by-step process of how to fill out the relevant forms, and make sure to attend our pre-MedEx prep webinar in order to receive more specified guidance. The IMA will not be collecting documents on site! If you’ve started an IMA portal ahead of MedEx and need help, our staff will be available to help you with your application – reach out to us for more details.

FAQ's

The licensure and specialty recognition processes take time to complete. If you are looking to start working as soon as possible, you should begin the process now before you make Aliyah. If you choose to begin the process post-Aliyah, you will have to travel from office to office – at MedEx you can get it all done under one roof! and NOT have the opportunity to have it all done under one roof. 

We do hold MedEx events around the world throughout the year, but MedEx NJ only happens once a year.

The MedEx licensing appointments are available for medical professionals planning to make Aliyah in 2026 or 2027 but all medical professionals considering Aliyah at any point are welcome to attend. If you have questions, email medpro@nbn.org.il.

Only you can make that decision. However, last year, Olim from 19 states and Canada flew in just to attend MedEx and we believe that it was well worth it! MedEx licensing conference will save you time, money, and a lot of headaches!

If you want to practice within the Israeli medical system (in Kuppot Holim or at an Israeli hospital), you’ll need an Israeli medical license.

If your spouse/friend/child is unable to attend, you may present documentation on their behalf at the MedEx, though it is, of course, recommended that they attend. Please bring a signed affidavit that you have permission to present their documentation on their behalf. Obviously, the job fair will not be relevant if you are representing someone else.

This depends on each individual. But if you have an appointment with the Ministry of Health and plan to make the most of the fair, you should plan to be there for 2-3 hours. If you are planning to just come for your meeting you will be there for approximately one hour.

Absolutely! You should also have it ready on a thumb drive or folder, so you can send it via email. Furthermore, in the weeks prior to the MedEx, you’ll have the opportunity to send your CV directly to employers who will have representatives attending the event.

Yes! Nefesh B’Nefesh staff will be available on site to answer any of your questions. Feel free to approach any of the NBN staff present and they’ll make sure your questions are answered.

MedEx is free to attend. There is a cost to use the notary services. One of the major reasons to attend MedEx is to take advantage of authentication services provided, on-site, by an Israeli notary. The cost will be a flat fee of $360 payable by check, Zelle, or cash directly to the notary service. You may be eligible for reimbursement by the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration if you receive your license within 2 years of notarizing your documents.

One of the best things about the MedEx is the ability to sit one-on-one with Ministry of Health officials. Please be prepared to review your documentation, ask questions, and gain an understanding of what’s needed to complete the process.

Yes, there will be some light kosher refreshments at MedEx.

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No. If your official documents are in English, they do not need to be translated.

Yes! One of the major reasons to attend MedEx is to take advantage of authentication services provided, on-site, by an Israeli notary. The cost will be a flat fee of $330 payable by check, Zelle, or cash directly to the notary service. Refer back to your documents checklist to see which documents must be authenticated. We recommend you keep your receipt – for most people who make Aliyah within 2 years, this fee is reimbursable by the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration.

Please make sure you review the documentation requirements for your field ahead of MedEx and come prepared. If you do not come with all of your documents, please speak with our staff at MedEx or at another time to see how best to move forward. You can follow up by emailing us at medpro@nbn.org.il if you have any questions.

Having an Israeli medical license gives you better employment options, and the ability to legally identify yourself as an Israeli licensed member of your field. Even if you are thinking of pivoting, to working in the biotech sector, for example – we encourage you to apply for your Israeli medical license.

Please bring an official letter from your school indicating that you’ll receive your diploma (with the anticipated graduation date) or a letter stating when you expect to fulfill your requirements to graduate. You’ll then be required to submit your diploma at a later date.

Professional Integrity Certificate (also known as a letter of good standing) is issued by the competent authorities from the applicant’s state of origin, confirming that there were no disciplinary, malpractice, or medical ethics complaints against the applicant. This letter must be mailed directly from the medical board of the state, in which you are licensed, to the Israeli ministry of Health. Another option is to have it mailed to your home address. However, you must keep it in its sealed envelope and submit it with the rest of your documents. In these two scenarios, no verification is needed. If your medical board will only do it by email, please contact us at Medpro@nbn.org.il.

Don’t give anyone your original documents! You’ll need to BRING your original documents for presentation and notary authentication, but you should keep them in your possession!

If you are a nurse or psychologist, you’ll need to have your degree recognized by the Ministry of Education. Click here for more information. You can only complete this process as you get closer to your Aliyah date, or after you make Aliyah. This should not delay any other document processing toward your Israeli medical license. Should you have any questions about this process, please reach out to our specialist, Shlomit Ben-Michael, at Shlomit@nbn.org.il.

Most professions require an exam, even if you have been practicing since the stone age. Most physicians will be exempt from an exam, dentists who have been practicing for 5 of the last 7 years are exempt, as are all psychologists. Pharmacists may be exempt from part of the exam if they have been practicing for 3 of the last 5 years.

Assuming that all of your documents are in order, and you would like to take the exam within the next 12 months, you can submit a request to register for the exam while at MedEx. Of course, you can also register for the exam at a later date.

No. However, you can take the exam in Israel as a tourist, pre-Aliyah after all of your medical licensing paperwork has been submitted and approved. In this case, there is a tourist affidavit that must be completed and signed by a lawyer.

Yes! You can sit for the licensing exam as a tourist as long as all of your paperwork is in, and approved, plus a tourist declaration signed by a licensed Israeli attorney.

The specific exam that you require is held twice a year, on specific dates. There are strict deadlines for each exam date. So, make sure to sign up on time.

You may take the exam in English, but you must indicate that on your exam request form. If you are taking the exam as a new Oleh you are entitled to 30 minutes extra time, upon presenting your Teudat Oleh (Aliyah booklet).

Only Nurses, Speech Therapists, and Audiologists who take the exam in English will also need to pass a Hebrew proficiency exam (Yael test 110) or complete a Hebrew Ulpan class level gimmel (score 70).

Among your other paperwork, you’ll have the opportunity to indicate and submit proof that you are entitled to be exempt from the exam. You must present proof of employment on letterhead from your employer as a licensed and practicing dentist for Five (5) of the last seven (7) years. If you are self-employed, your accountant – on letterhead – must provide proof of your work as a licensed dentist for this period of time.

Please make sure you schedule a licensing appointment. You will automatically be booked to meet with officials from both the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Israeli Medical Association (IMA), both of which are required.

If you passed your USMLEs Step 2(ck) you are entitled to apply for a medical license at MedEx, please follow the instructions provided for physicians. We recommend speaking with the IMA representatives on how to move forward with your residency in Israel. Please note that there may be grant opportunities available should you pursue a residency in Israel. Please speak with us at the MedEx or email us at medpro@nbn.org.il.

Yes, you should attend MedEx if you are interested in applying for your Israeli medical license. While some government hospitals and Kupot Cholim may be unable to hire you past retirement age, there are other opportunities that are available to you.

It’s important to understand that part of the process of applying for an Israeli medical license is to make sure that you meet the same requirements as your Israeli peers in the same field or specialty. This would be the same case if you were applying for a foreign license in other countries as well. We are happy to help you understand any additional requirements requested of you and to help you navigate the system, both during and after MedEx by contacting us at medpro@nbn.org.il.

Please see the list of documents listed here and pay special attention to the form that needs to be completed by your nursing school.

You can see the full list of professions relevant to the MedEx here. If your profession is not listed and you would like guidance on how to practice in Israel, please reach out to employment@nbn.org.il.

You must complete the process for recognition as an RN first, then work for a period of time as a nurse after which you may submit a request for recognition as an NP. At MedEx, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss your situation and credentials with an official from the Ministry of Health’s Nursing Division and make an individual plan for you to move forward with your licensing.

The specific exam that you require is held twice a year, on specific dates. There are strict deadlines for each exam date. So, make sure to sign up on time.

* Relevant for physicians only

It’s similar to your medical license and your board certification. In Israel, you’ll have your Israeli medical license (approved by the Ministry of Health) and your specialty recognition (approved by the Israeli Medical Association).

A Hatama – or as formerly called Histaklut – is an orientation/on-boarding period for doctors whereby you’ll mainly work in your specialty under supervision, usually in a hospital setting. It’s to your benefit to make the most of this time period, whether it’s learning cultural differences or how the computer and referral systems work. Please note that it’s incumbent on you to find a recognized location that will accept you for this time period.

Misrad Haklita (the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration) set up a fund (קרן קליטה, Klita fund) to subsidize hospitals for the salaries of Olim doctors throughout their Hatama period. Please note: Misrad Haklita pays minimum wage ONLY (5572 NIS per month) and you can certainly negotiate a supplement, especially if your Hatama is conducted in the hospital in which you are expected to work. Discuss this with the HR liaison at the hospital in which you are going to work. Please contact us at medpro@nbn.org.il if you encounter any problems with this.