Internship and Residency

As part of the process, the Ministry of Health requires a full year of clinical rotations (often referred to as “Staj” in Israel, FY1 in the UK and PGY1 in the US). If you’re unsure of your internship status, please contact us at medpro@nbn.org.il for more information.

Required Documents

The following documents must be submitted to the Ministry of Health, in order to receive permission to take the Israeli Medical Licensing Exam. Staj placement is determined by lottery. For more information and updates, see the Ministry of Health website.

If you’re already an Israeli citizen and have an Israeli national ID card , please attach a photocopy of the card, as well as a photocopy of the card’s paper addendum. If you’re an Israeli citizen and DO NOT have an Israeli national ID card, please include a photocopy of your Israeli passport. If you are applying pre-Aliyah, please submit a photocopy of your foreign passport.*
University transcript with course descriptions
Official confirmation of start and end date of studies. Often, this information appears on your transcript. If not, you can request a letter from your medical school indicating your start and end date.
Final diploma from a recognized university (or certification from a university regarding completion of studies, completion of all requirements for the university, and entitlement to a degree in medicine to be awarded on a certain date).
Fill out two copies of each of the following forms. A photocopy is not sufficient.
בקשה להבחן – Request to sit for the exam (needs to be completed in Hebrew).
שאלון לעובדים מקצועיים בתחום הבריאות – Questionnaire for medical professionals
Open an application at the Ministry of Health portal.

Please note:

English documents do not require translation but must be verified using one of the methods described here.

Students who graduated from international medical school programs in Israel are still required to submit the above documentation.

Requirements for entering the Staj lottery

Passing USMLEs, Aliyah, Israeli Citizenship, Exemption, Passing Israeli Licensing Exam

Residency in Israel

Applying to Israel is akin to applying for a job – and equally as competitive. You’ll apply directly to the hospital that you’re interested in doing residency at, and be in contact with them throughout the process. If you need help navigating the application process, please be in touch with med_aliyah@moia.gov.il

Residency Salary Expectations

All residents in Israel have a standardized salary set by the Israeli government. However, there is a Ministry of Aliyah subsidy that may be available for the first two years of Hitmachut (specialization). The subsidy can consist of up to 50% of your salary paid to the hospital during this period. Note: This subsidy is dependent on the availability of government funding.

You can find more information regarding open residency tracks in Israel on the IMA site.

For more information regarding the rights and benefits for which you are eligible during residency in Israel, or you’re in need of more support in starting the process, please reach out to med_aliyah@moia.gov.il

Residency Salary Expectations

All residents in Israel have a standardized salary set by the Israeli government. However, there is a Ministry of Aliyah subsidy that may be available for the first two years of Hitmachut (specialization). The subsidy can consist of up to 50% of your salary paid to the hospital during this period. Note: This subsidy is dependent on the availability of government funding.

You can find more information regarding open residency tracks in Israel on the IMA site.

For more information regarding the rights and benefits for which you are eligible during residency in Israel, or you’re in need of more support in starting the process, please reach out to med_aliyah@moia.gov.il

Residency Salary Expectations

All residents in Israel have a standardized salary set by the Israeli government. However, there is a Ministry of Aliyah subsidy that may be available for the first two years of Hitmachut (specialization). The subsidy can consist of up to 50% of your salary paid to the hospital during this period. Note: This subsidy is dependent on the availability of government funding.

You can find more information regarding open residency tracks in Israel on the IMA site.

For more information regarding the rights and benefits for which you are eligible during residency in Israel, or you’re in need of more support in starting the process, please reach out to med_aliyah@moia.gov.il

Residency Salary Expectations

All residents in Israel have a standardized salary set by the Israeli government. However, there is a Ministry of Aliyah subsidy that may be available for the first two years of Hitmachut (specialization). The subsidy can consist of up to 50% of your salary paid to the hospital during this period. Note: This subsidy is dependent on the availability of government funding.

You can find more information regarding open residency tracks in Israel on the IMA site.

For more information regarding the rights and benefits for which you are eligible during residency in Israel, or you’re in need of more support in starting the process, please reach out to med_aliyah@moia.gov.il