Healthcare Professionals for Israel Mission

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.
• Savor Israel through exclusive culinary experiences, authentic cultural encounters, and meaningful connections with both your group and local communities.
• 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.