{"id":19014,"date":"2025-06-29T14:34:33","date_gmt":"2025-06-29T11:34:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandbox.imap.org.il\/licensing-process\/specialty-recognition\/"},"modified":"2026-03-29T17:41:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T14:41:55","slug":"specialty-recognition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.imap.org.il\/port\/licensing-process\/specialty-recognition\/","title":{"rendered":"Reconhecimento de Especialidade"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"19014\" class=\"elementor elementor-19014 elementor-10166\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af67a59 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"af67a59\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c928086 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c928086\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Scientific Council (Moetza Mada\u2019it) of the IMA is responsible for board\/specialty certification. Specialty recognition is a separate application from the general Ministry of Health medical licensing process.<\/p><p>As you may have heard, the IMA has started to waive the Hatama requirement in many situations. However \u2013 this is not a blanket exemption. Certain cases still may require a Hatama period. Even if you think you are eligible for the exemption, you still need to upload paperwork to the portal and officially apply for specialty recognition through the IMA. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8acb6a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8acb6a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Israel Medical Association (IMA)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2aa960b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2aa960b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Scientific Council (Moetza Mada&#8217;it) of the IMA is responsible for board\/specialty certification. Specialty recognition is a separate application from the general Ministry of Health medical licensing process. You can apply to both the Ministry of Health for medical licensure and the IMA for specialty recognition at the same time.<\/p><p>To visit the IMA portal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ima.org.il\/MainEng\/Login.aspx?rp=https:\/\/www.ima.org.il\/maineng\/forms\/expertiseabroadstep01.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click Here <\/a>&#8211; Please open your file there.<\/p><p>We&#8217;ve created a step-by-step guide to work you through the process \u2013 You can access that guide\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imap.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMA-Instructions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here<\/a>. If you need further help, please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:imap@nbn.org.il\">imap@nbn.org.il<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c446430 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c446430\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">HATAMA<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fced99a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fced99a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To obtain a specialty license in Israel, specialists must undergo Hatama (formerly known as Histaklut), an adaptation period in a recognized department lasting 1 to 6 months.<\/p><p>See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ima.org.il\/MainSite\/Departments\/Default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this list<\/a> for approved departments (Hebrew) where you can complete your Hatama: Reach out to us at <a href=\"mailto:imap@nbn.org.il\">imap@nbn.org.il<\/a>\u00a0for help navigating this list.<\/p><p>Hatama is crucial for specialists to learn, network, and integrate into the Israeli medical system. It covers medical basics, Hebrew language improvement, and gives your the opportunity to showcase your expertise in the desired specialty. The IMA closely observes specialists during Hatama and provides guidelines and instructions to the director. Your specialty certificate is dependent on your Hatama experience, so take it seriously!<\/p><p>Note: Verification of the following vaccinations is required prior to beginning Hatama:<\/p><ul><li>Hepatitis B (including antibody level)<\/li><li>MMRV<\/li><li>Tetanus, Diphtheria &amp; Pertussis<\/li><li>Polio<\/li><li>PPD (within 2 years)<\/li><\/ul><p>For all questions regarding your rights, benefits, and salary expectations during Hatama, please be in touch with the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration\u2019s Olim Physician Directorate at <a href=\"mailto:med_aliyah@moia.gov.il\">med_aliyah@moia.gov.il<\/a><\/p><p>The IMA Scientific Council\u2019s decision regarding Hatama is valid for five years. If you made Aliyah five years after receiving your letter about your Hatama, you will need to apply to have the decision renewed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-534a4e8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"534a4e8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53ba1c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"53ba1c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Required Documents<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40a8997 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"40a8997\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once you finish your Hatama, submit the following forms to the Scientific Council at the IMA in order to complete the process:<\/p><ul><li>A signed form from the head of the department (where you did your Hatama) stating that you have completed your Hatama. Please make sure the beginning and end dates of your Hatama period are mentioned in the form.<\/li><li>A form asking to be recognized as a specialist. To print the form, click here.<\/li><li>Payment for recognition of your specialty. For details, click here. If you need further assistance, call 03-610-0444.<\/li><li>Please submit a copy of your Ministry of Health license to <a href=\"mailto:anna@ima.org.il\">anna@ima.org.il<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3dc80a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3dc80a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"req-doc-wapper\"><div class=\"req-doc-checkbox-wrapper\"><div class=\"req-doc-checkbox\">\u2713<\/div><\/div><p><span class=\"req-doc-title\">Confirmation of Hatama<\/span><br \/>A signed form from the head of the department (where you did your Hatama) stating that you have completed your Hatama. Please make sure the beginning and end dates of your Hatama period are mentioned in the form.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"req-doc-wapper\"><div class=\"req-doc-checkbox-wrapper\"><div class=\"req-doc-checkbox\">\u2713<\/div><\/div><p><span class=\"req-doc-title\">Specialist Recognition Form<\/span><br \/>A form asking to be recognized as a specialist &#8211; To print the form, click here.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"req-doc-wapper\"><div class=\"req-doc-checkbox-wrapper\"><div class=\"req-doc-checkbox\">\u2713<\/div><\/div><p><span class=\"req-doc-title\">Payment for Specialty Recognition<\/span><br \/>Payment for recognition of your specialty &#8211; For details, click here. If you need further assistance, call 03-610-0444.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"req-doc-wapper\"><div class=\"req-doc-checkbox-wrapper\"><div class=\"req-doc-checkbox\">\u2713<\/div><\/div><p><span class=\"req-doc-title\">Copy of MOH License<\/span><br \/>Please submit a copy of your Ministry of Health license to<a href=\"mailto:anna@ima.org.il\"> anna@ima.org.il<\/a><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a18d96 req-doc-progress-bar elementor-widget elementor-widget-progress\" data-id=\"5a18d96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;sticky&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;sticky_parent&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;sticky_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;],&quot;sticky_offset&quot;:0,&quot;sticky_effects_offset&quot;:0,&quot;sticky_anchor_link_offset&quot;:0}\" data-widget_type=\"progress.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div aria-label=\"Progress\" class=\"elementor-progress-wrapper\" role=\"progressbar\" aria-valuemin=\"0\" aria-valuemax=\"100\" aria-valuenow=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-progress-bar\" data-max=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-progress-text\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-progress-percentage\">0%<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a019cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3a019cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">IMA Has the Final Say<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38e0d27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38e0d27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The IMA evaluates everyone on a case-by-case basis. Whether you sat for specialty exams, length of residency, amount of time working in your field, etc. can all contribute to the IMA\u2019s final decision. The IMA may request that you sit for Israeli specialty exams, for further observed work, or additional residency time. Be in touch with your IMAP representative if you have any specific questions regarding your IMA application.<br \/>Please note \u2013 the IMA may request that you sit for written and oral exams (similar to residency exams). These exams are referred to as Stage I (written) and Stage II (oral) exams, and they are held in Hebrew only. Many people receive exemptions from these exams.<\/p><p>Please note &#8211; the IMA may request that you sit for written and oral exams (similar to residency exams). These exams are referred to as Stage I (written) and Stage II (oral) exams, and they are held in Hebrew only. 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