EMERGENCY & DISASTER PREPAREDNESS COURSE IN ISRAEL
NOVEMBER 11 - 16, 2023
Partnering with Israeli experts on an Emergency Disaster Preparedness annual course in Israel, taught to civilian and military health care professionals from around the world.
- Empowering healthcare professionals to stay updated and explore new practices for all emergencies and disasters.
- Exploring innovative solutions to enhance the ability to save lives will be shared with the participants
- Applying the knowledge acquired in times of emergency or disaster to take effective action
Today the world faces serious new challenges in the fight against terrorism. As the State of Israel has matured in this arena, its national mobilization plans, experience and skills have become the gold standard, with potential applicability to scenarios in North America.
Created in conjunction with Israel’s Ministry of Health and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Medical Corps, this one-of-a-kind program offers physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals firsthand training from some of the world’s foremost experts
About the Program
Who We are
The American Healthcare Professionals and Friends for Medicine in Israel (APF), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization of physicians and healthcare professionals, is committed to advancing the state of medical education, research, and care in Israel by assisting in the training of young Israeli physicians and healthcare professionals, and in fostering ties between the North American and Israel’s healthcare communities.
Who It’s For
The course is open to Jews and non-Jews alike. Past participants have included those in the fields of Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Gynecology, Internal medicine, Podiatry, Anesthesiology, Family Medicine, Physical Therapy, Nursing, Advanced Practice Nursing, Emergency Medical Technology and Public Health.
What to Expect
The course is all in English; it provides participants with an in-depth understanding of the components of disaster preparedness, as well as of the responses of both pre-hospital and hospital systems and of community resilience. Graduates of the course gain competencies in disaster/emergency preparedness and response so that following this, many continue to build their capacities and become involved in their institutions/fields as part of Emergency Management committees/teams.
American Healthcare Professionals and Friends for Medicine in Israel (APF)
Advancing Innovation
The American Healthcare Professionals and Friends for Medicine in Israel (APF) is an organization of healthcare professionals dedicated to ensuring Israel’s emergency preparedness and enabling Israeli healthcare providers to train in cutting-edge medicine in the U.S. before taking leadership positions in Israeli medical institutions.
Shaping Future Leaders
Since 1951 APF has sponsored more than 1,500 Fellows to help train Israeli physicians in specialty care. From cutting-edge surgical techniques to advanced diagnostic tools to the establishment of new community health clinics, APF is proud to play an integral and critical role in the healthcare of the people of Israel.
Leveraging Partnerships
Because APF is not affiliated with any particular medical institution in Israel, we are able to provide assistance to a wide array of medical facilities and programs in Israel. APF has excellent relations with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Medical Corps of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
Enhancing Education
APF provides the opportunity for North American healthcare professionals to receive advanced training in disaster management. APF is proud to offer travel grants and awards to Israeli physicians and other healthcare professionals to facilitate their attendance at international meetings and conferences.
Growing Our Impact
1500
Fellowship Grants
Provided
300
Volunteers
200
Nurses Trained
25
Delegations
Hosted
If you have any questions, contact Amir Goldshtein at amir@apfmed.org or call 617-232-5382.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1
- Hand-on light training in search & Rescue at Wingate Institute
- Meet with Israeli colleagues at Rambam Medical Center in Haifa
Day 2
- Attend lectures at the Israeli National Resilience Institute
- Visit from the Home Front Command
Day 3
- Receive hands-on training at the Israel Center for Medical Simulation
- Visit the Magen David Adom National Dispatch Center
Day 4
- Visit IDF’s Medical Military Training Base
- Drive to Sderot
- Attend lectures at the Israel Trauma Coalition
Day 5
- Participate in hospital preparedness drill at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem
- Tour Jerusalem
- Graduation Ceremony at the Old City of Jerusalem
Powerful and Unforgettable Training for Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Lead by Experts
Download our course overview guide to get a PDF copy of the program and costs.
Program Costs
Single Room
$3,100
Includes most meals, all course fees, cultural events, transportation during the course, taxes and gratuities.
Double Room**
$2,600
Includes most meals, all course fees, cultural events, transportation during the course, taxes and gratuities.
Non-Participant
$1,800
Includes shared room, breakfast, dinner, cultural events, taxes and gratuities
No Hotel
$1,600
Includes all course fees, transportation during the course, orientation dinner, lunch, taxes and gratuities
*Price do not include airfare **APF is not responsible for pairing participants
A $500 per person deposit is required with your registration
Final payments are due not later than 60 days prior to Course
APF accepts all major credit cards Please make checks payable to: APF
- Pre-Course hotel arrangements
- Post-Course hotel arrangements
- Mehadrin Kosher Meals
- Airport transfers
- Shabbat dinner
- Visits to Jerusalem, Eliat, Petra etc.
- Travel Insurance
Cancellations must be submitted in writing via email or fax:
- 60 days prior to departure: $300 plus $100 admin fee
- 30 days prior to departure 25% plus $150 admin fee
- 15 days prior to departure 50% plus $200 admin fee
- Day of departure/No show 100% forfeiture of all fees