EXPLORATION INSIDE THE WORLD'S MOST RESILIENT HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Mission Chair: Dr. Mel Bottner
Mission Highlights:
- Meet top Israeli doctors and healthcare professionals who are pioneers in their medical fields.
- Gain insight into various facets and challenges that are unique to Israel's healthcare system.
- Tour renowned institutions and explore cutting-edge facilities while learning about the latest medical breakthroughs.
- Visit smaller hospitals in the peripheral regions that are developing the country's medical infrastructure by expanding much-needed services to local Israelis.
- See groundbreaking JNF-USA initiatives that are transforming the Negev into a cradle of innovation for medical research and technology.
- Experience Israel's fascinating history, culture, and cuisine with a group of like-minded individuals.
Medical Technology & Hospital-Embedded Startups
Why it’s exciting: Doctors don’t just use tech—they help invent it.
Behind-the-scenes access could include:
- Hospital innovation hubs (Sheba ARC, Ichilov Tech)
- Physician-founded startups solving real clinical pain points
- Live demos of surgical robotics, imaging, and diagnostics
- How hospitals partner with venture capital ethically
Educational takeaway: Physicians as innovators, not just end-users.
Mental Health, PTSD & Trauma Resilience
Why it’s exciting: Israel is a global authority on trauma-informed care.
Behind-the-scenes access could include:
- PTSD treatment protocols used for civilians, soldiers, first responders
- Group-based resilience therapy models
- Early intervention after mass trauma
- Integration of psychiatry into primary care
Educational takeaway: Scalable trauma care models applicable in the U.S.
What's Included:
Accommodations • Group transportation to and from the airport (if arriving and departing on the start date and end date of the trip) • Armed Security • JNF professional staff • Daily transportation to sites • All meals
This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Not Included:
Flights • pre- and post-tour extensions • Travel insurance
Payment for this trip is not tax deductible
Pricing, based on shared room:
$6,450 per person
Single supplement cost, for own room:
$7,790 per person
This pricing is based on a minimum of fifteen participants. If this minimum is not reached, we might have to increase the cost of this mission.
