Sunday March 9, 2025 | 9:00am-6:00pm | NJ Area

Sunday March 9, 2025 | 9:00am-6:00pm
NJ Area

MedEx is the can’t-miss event for medical professionals considering Aliyah!

MedEx is the can’t-miss event for medical professionals considering Aliyah!

The Israeli medical license transfer process is coming to you

MedEx is a groundbreaking event for medical professionals interested in Aliyah and working in Israel. Attendees will be able to streamline the otherwise difficult process through step-by-step guidance and support at the event. Meet with relevant Israeli Ministry of Health representatives to begin transferring your license, interview for jobs with Israeli health funds (Kupot Holim) and hospitals, network with a community of like minded individuals, chat with representatives from the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration’s Physician Olim Directorate, and more – all under one roof.

Planning Aliyah long-term? MedEx still has much to offer. You’ll have a chance to meet with potential employers in Israel, learn about different communities in Israel, and discuss financial considerations related to Aliyah.

Check out the Schedule of Sessions

The MedEx is an essential event for medical professionals considering Aliyah.

The MedEx is an essential event for medical professionals considering Aliyah.

Begin the license transfer process

Expedite the process of transferring your license and save months of time, money and stress

Job Fair

Land a job before landing in Israel.  Israel health & Medical institutions will interview relevant candidates.

Specialty Recognition
Physicians can meet with the Israeli Medical Association to begin the process of specialty recognition.
Notarize Your Documents
An Israeli notary will verify your documentation on site. Bring a full set of copies of your documents!

The NBN MedEx is an essential event for medical professionals considering Aliyah.

Begin the license transfer process

Expedite the process of transferring your license and save months of time, money and stress

Job Fair

Land a job before landing in Israel.  Israel health & Medical institutions will interview relevant candidates.

Specialty Recognition
Physicians can meet with the Israeli Medical Association to begin the process of specialty recognition.
Notarize Your Documents

An Israeli notary will verify your documentation on site. Bring a full set of copies of your documents!

Check out the Schedule of Sessions

Only medical professionals planning to make Aliyah within the next two years are eligible to open their medical license application file on-site during MedEx. Representatives from the Israel Ministry of Health and from IMAP will be available to walk you through the process, and ensure that all of your questions – personal or professional – get answered. If you’re interested in doing this, please make sure to register for the event and you will receive a follow-up email later to sign up for a timeslot.

PLEASE NOTE: During your appointment, you’ll be able to open a file with the relevant government agencies, but you will not receive the medical license on-site. Your license can ONLY be issued in Israel AFTER completing your Aliyah and becoming an Israeli citizen.

The MedEx licensing appointments are available for medical professionals planning to make Aliyah through 2026. If you’re interested in presenting your documents at the MedEx, click on the green button below that matches your field to find a detailed checklist of the documents you need to bring to MedEx NJ. It is extremely important to prepare your documentation in advance, and we are here to help! If you have any questions, please reach out to medpro@nbn.org.il. We also request that you fill out this form prior to the MedEx in order to best streamline the process on site.

After registering for MedEx you will be invited for a prep meeting on Zoom. Please do your best to attend.

Please start the process and upload your documents ahead of MedEx using this guide and the IMA portal. Alternatively, we invite you to attend an informational session on applying for specialty recognition at MedEx, and then you can complete this part of the process afterwards. IMAP staff will be available onsite to help you troubleshoot the specialty recognition application.

Check out the Schedule of Sessions

At the event, you and anyone who is interested in Aliyah, regardless of profession, can receive information and services from the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, the Jewish Agency for Israel and other partners, who will assist you in the steps towards making Aliyah to Israel.

Session Schedule

Session times listed are subject to change

9:30am

Physicians: Short-Term Aliyah Planning

Preparing for Aliyah within two years—featuring IMA insights on specialty recognition

10:30am

Physicians: Your Career in Israel

A panel discussion with physicians working in Israel, featuring an IMA-led holistic overview

10:30am

Nurses: Your Career in Israel

An in-depth look at licensing, career paths, and opportunities for nurses in Israel

12:45pm

Aliyah Benefits & Career Flexibility for Medical Professionals

Understanding your general rights, benefits, with a short note specifically for those looking to maintain a career abroad

2:30pm

General Medical Professionals Q&A (Excluding Physicians & Nurses)

A guided overview of the licensing process and career pathways in Israel

3:30pm

Physicians: Your Career in Israel

A panel discussion with physicians working in Israel, featuring an IMA-led holistic overview

4:30pm

Long-Term Aliyah Planning for Physicians

For those making Aliyah in two or more years, with a focus on specialty recognition from the IMA

General Conference Questions

The process will take some time, possibly even a few months. If you are looking to start working as soon as possible, you should begin the process now before you make Aliyah. In addition, once in Israel, you will have to travel from office to office and NOT have the opportunity to have it all done under one roof. MedEx is the only place in the world where you have the opportunity to do this all in one place!

MedEx happens only once a year in the Spring. The next opportunity will be Spring of 2026.

The MedEx licensing appointments are available for medical professionals planning to make Aliyah in 2025 or 2026 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!

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 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 should 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! There will be a full complement of Nefesh B’Nefesh staff on hand 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 $300 payable by check, Zelle, or cash directly to the notary service. Click here to understand what documents need notarization. Reimbursement may be available through Misrad Haklita, and the details will be provided at MedEx.

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 is.

Please contact us at Medpro@nbn.org.il to get the details.

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

Specific field questions

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.

Specialty recognition (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.

Documents questions

YES!

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.

Licensing Exams

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.

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