{"id":9327,"date":"2025-05-21T13:33:43","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T10:33:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imap.org.il\/?page_id=9327"},"modified":"2025-05-21T13:33:43","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T10:33:43","slug":"specialty-recognition-copy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/archive.imap.org.il\/es\/licensing-process\/specialty-recognition-copy\/","title":{"rendered":"Specialty Recognition (copy)"},"content":{"rendered":"

specialty
\n<\/span><\/span>Recognition<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

specialty
<\/span><\/span>Recognition<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

specialty
\n<\/span><\/span>Recognition<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Medical Licensing<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Specialty Recognition<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Internship & Residency<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Employment<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Hebrew Resources<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Hitnasut Clinit<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

The Scientific Council (Moetza Mada\u2019it) of the IMA is responsible for board\/specialty certification. Specialty recognition is a separate application from the general Ministry of Health medical licensing process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Israel Medical Association (IMA)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Here\u2019s the link<\/a><\/font> <\/a>to the IMA portal. <\/span>Please open your file there.<\/span><\/font><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve created a step-by-step guide to work you through the process. You can access that guide here<\/a><\/font><\/font>.<\/span> If you need further help, please contact us at medpro@nbn.org.il.<\/a><\/p>\n

We strongly recommend beginning this process 1-2 years prior to your Aliyah date. You can start this before starting the Ministry of Health licensing process.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Important notes before we begin<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

The IMA evaluates everyone on a case-by-case basis. Whether you sat for specialty exams, length of residency, amount of time working in your field, etc. can all contribute to the IMA\u2019s final decision. The IMA may request that you sit for Israeli specialty exams, for further observed work, or additional residency time. Be in touch with your IMAP representative if you have any specific questions regarding your IMA application.<\/p>\n

Please note - the IMA may request that you sit for written and oral exams (similar to residency exams). These exams are referred to as Stage I (written) and Stage II (oral) exams, and they are held in Hebrew only. Many people receive exemptions from these exams.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

HATAMA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

To obtain a specialty license in Israel, specialists must undergo Hatama (formerly known as Histaklut), an adaptation period in a recognized department lasting 1 to 6 months.<\/p>\n

See this list<\/a> for approved departments (Hebrew) where you can complete your Hatama: Reach out to us at medpro@nbn.org.il<\/a> for help navigating this list.<\/p>\n

Hatama is crucial for specialists to learn, network, and integrate into the Israeli medical system. It covers medical basics, Hebrew language improvement, and gives your the opportunity to showcase your expertise in the desired specialty. The IMA closely observes specialists during Hatama and provides guidelines and instructions to the director. Your specialty certificate is dependent on your Hatama experience, so take it seriously!<\/p>\n

Note:<\/span> <\/span>Verification of the following vaccinations is required prior to beginning Hatama:<\/p>\n