Why is this organization different from all other organizations?

The Israeli Medical Association - World Fellowship is an international federation of organizations of health professionals, scientists, and students dedicated to promoting academic, clinical, professional, and social links amongst its members for enhancing solidarity with Israel and medical societies reflecting shared values.

The IMA-WF's new United States Chapter advances the medical careers of its members through physician visits to Israel, while at the same time, helping Israel solve it's growing health care provider shortage.


What does this organization offer?

• Professional and social networking
  
• Humanitarian medical missions
  
• Volunteer possibilities in Israeli hospitals
  
• Grants to train in Israel
  
• Rotations in Israel for students and residents
  
• Job placement assistance
  
• Meeting in LA in December 2009 - Many speakers + CME
  
• Free subscription to IMA's Journal
  

Brief History:  The IMA's origins began as the Hebrew Medicinal Society on January 11, 1912, with only 32 Jewish physicians in the Land of Israel at the time. It now has chapters in Australia, Austria, Italy, Argentina, Brazil, France, Britain, Switzerland and Denmark, Germany, and the newest chapter in the United States.

This organization advocates Israel, it is meant for health professionals of all religions.

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Magen David Adom set up a clinic within 48 hours to treat the Palestinian Civilian Population

The Magen David Adom Paramedics had almost finished building the humanitarian medical clinic that MDA had set up at the Erez check point, when they were called to treat the first Palestinian patient from Gaza.

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International Preparedness & Response To Emergencies & Disasters Conference; Tel Aviv, Israel; January 11-14, 2010

The goal of the IPRED conference is to provide a platform for the exchange of ideas, experiences and lessons learned about preparedness and response to emergencies and disasters. In addition the conference will provide an excellent opportunity for networking, and will enhance the potential for international research collaboration in the field of emergency and disaster medicine. 

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