Collaboration with Columbia University Medical Center

The Medical School for International Health grew out of collaborations between faculty at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Columbia University Medical Center. It combines Ben-Gurion University's international reputation as a leader in humanistically-oriented community medicine with Columbia's reputation for excellence in medical education and its extensive network of faculty, researchers and clinical resources.

The goals of the school are set jointly and curriculum is developed and approved by Ben-Gurion University faculty in consultation with faculty from Columbia University. Exchange programs allow faculty from Columbia University and other medical schools to take part in the school and assist in developing post-graduate training opportunities.

An Admissions Committee comprised of faculty from both universities make admissions decisions. The admissions process is conducted by the Admissions office, which is located on the Columbia University campusin New York. The medical degree is awarded by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

 

Columbia University Medical Center's collaboration with BGU's Medical School for International health extends to the following areas:

Setting program goals and mission

 

Curriculum developement and ongoing review

 

Student recruitment and admissions

 

Exchanges of fourth-year students for clinical activities

 

Faculty exchanges allow Columbia faculty to teach medical courses and global health modules to MSIH students in Israel and via videoconferencing

 

Preparation for the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)

 

• The Columbia University Office helps coordinate long term alumni tracking and alumni programs.

 

Columbia University Medical Center hospitals that currently offer fourth-year students elective opportunities are: 

Allen Pavilion               Harlem Hospital          Milstein Hospital        Morgan Stanley Children's Hospita

 

New York-Presbyterian Hospital        St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital      Stamford Hospital, Stamford, CT