Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Faculty of Health Sciences

The health sciences campus is physically connected to the Soroka Medical Center, creating a seamless "lab-to-bedside" environment.

• Soroka-BGU Joint Research Institute: A massive hub facilitating groundbreaking clinical trials and basic science collaboration.
• National Autism Research Center of Israel (ANCAN): A world-class facility for the diagnosis and longitudinal study of autism spectrum disorders.
• SimReC (The Research Center for Simulation in Healthcare): A cutting-edge multidisciplinary center using high-fidelity simulations to improve medical safety.
• The Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology: Supports advanced drug-delivery and diagnostic research.
• Negev Environmental Health Research Institute: Focuses on the unique health impacts of desert climates and industrial environments.
• The Clinical Skills Center: A large, modern unit for mastering procedural medicine (IVs, intubation, diagnostics) using simulators.
• Zlotowski Student Center: A modern hub for student life, including study halls and social spaces.
• Medical Library (Building M4): A 24/7 facility providing access to the world’s most advanced medical journals and digital databases.
• Andre Deloro Medical Research Institute: Houses some of the region's most advanced molecular biology and genetics labs.
• BGU Sports Center: Includes Olympic-sized swimming pools, gyms, and tennis courts available to health sciences students.

ZAUMS (the University) is inextricably linked to Soroka Medical Center, the only major hospital for the entire Southern Israel region:

• Soroka Medical Center (Beer-Sheva): With over 1,100 beds and 400,000 ER visits annually, it is one of Israel's busiest and most diverse hospitals.
• Clalit Health Services Clinics: BGU students spend significant time in community clinics, serving the Negev’s urban and rural (Bedouin) communities.
• Yoseftal Hospital (Eilat): A satellite clinical site providing experience in tourism-related and remote-area medicine.
• The Health Innovation Institute: A partnership at Soroka that focuses on integrating AI and digital health into daily hospital practice.

BGU offers a world-class MD with a tuition structure that is competitive compared to U.S. and European private schools.

Scholarship

• Merit-Based Scholarships: Competitive awards for international students based on exceptional GPA and MCAT scores.
• Masa Israel Journey: Grants and scholarships available specifically for Jewish international students.
• Research Assistantships: Available for graduate (MSc/PhD) and senior MD students collaborating on faculty research projects.
• Azrieli Fellows Program: Targeted at elite PhD and Post-doc researchers in the health sciences.

• The Vibe: Beer-Sheva is a "Cyber-Capital" and a desert oasis. It has a dry, sunny climate with cool nights. It is known for its high safety and multicultural atmosphere.
• Connectivity:
• Train: Two stations on campus/hospital grounds with direct, 1-hour lines to Tel Aviv and Ben-Gurion Airport.
• Public Transit: A comprehensive bus network connects all parts of the city.
• Safety: Very high. The university maintains robust 24/7 security, and the city is very welcoming to the massive student population (nearly 20,000).

• Accommodation: The Eric F. and Lore Ross Student Village provides high-quality, furnished apartments within walking distance of the hospital and campus.
• Dining: Numerous Kosher cafeterias and "The Student Union" food court offer diverse Mediterranean and international food options.
• Vibe: Vibrant and pioneering. Beer-Sheva is a young, "student city" with a legendary nightlife and a supportive, close-knit medical student community.

• Intakes: October (Main Semester) is the primary start for the MD programs.
• Global Standing: BGU graduates have a high success rate in the USMLE and frequently secure top-tier residencies in the United States and Israel.
• Deadlines: Applications for international tracks usually close in late April for the October intake.