APF fellowships were established in 1950 to help train Israeli physicians in specialty care. The program continues today, with the awarding of supplemental fellowship grants to gifted Israeli physicians to help in the advancement of their education at prestigious medical centers in the United States and Canada. This year 50 fellowship grants will be presented, and since 1950, over 1,000 grants have been awarded.

The practice of sending young physicians to North America for specialty training is one of the principle ways the Israeli medical system enriches its reservoir of knowledge and experience. These fellowships offer the opportunity to learn at leading American and Canadian medical centers and to form relationships with colleagues that last a life time. Even more so, these fellows take back to Israel the knowledge and skills learned to benefit the general population of their hospitals, their communities, and the country of Israel.

APF grants are typically $5,000, and are awarded for one year. As part of the application process candidates must show an intention to return to Israel and a commitment to improving medical care at their medical institution.

Essentials:

• Up to $5,000 supplemental grant
• Current 50 fellowships per year awarded
• Rigorous application process to award the most promising and deserving applicants
• Two Fellowship Advisory Committees, comprised of renowned American and Israeli physicians
• Fellows commit to return to Israel to utilize training in confirmed job positions
• Over 1,000 Fellowships awarded since 1950
• Recipients include heads of hospitals, medical specialists and eminent scholars