The program is sponsored by the New England Institute of Jewish Studies, Boston in conjunction with the Schlesinger Institute of Medical Ethics and Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem. A Jewish background or Hebrew skills is NOT required. The medical ethics curriculum incorporates the case-study method and hospital rounds and has qualified for elective credit. The program includes many tours and hikes throughout Israel. This is a unique opportunity to learn Jewish medical ethics, tour and hike in Israel and develop a deeper understanding of Judaism.
Students pay for airfare and food.
Subsidized meals are available at Shaare Zedek Medical Center. Curriculum offerings are taught in English and include Japanese language instruction and cross-cultural studies.