Weizmann Institute of Science School of Medicine

The school leverages the existing "Amusement Park of Science" at Weizmann, consistently ranked among the top 10 institutions globally for research quality.

• 280+ Advanced Research Labs: Students can pursue their PhD in any lab on campus, from Quantum Physics to Molecular Genetics.
• Advanced Imaging & Genomics Core: Home to some of the world's most powerful MRI machines and deep-sequencing platforms.
• Artificial Intelligence & Data Science Hub: Specialized training in applying AI to diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
• The Davidson Institute: The educational arm of Weizmann, providing pedagogical support and community outreach programs.
• Clinical Skills & Simulation Suites: Modern facilities for procedural training before hospital rotations.
• Wolfson Building for Biological Research: Houses many of the life science labs integral to the MD-PhD track.
• Levine Building for Applied Science: Focuses on turning lab discoveries into practical medical technologies.
• The Clore Garden of Science: The world’s first outdoor science museum, located right on campus.
• Lopatie Conference Center: A hub for international medical symposia and collaborative research meetings.
• Scientific Parks: Proximity to the Rehovot Science Park allows for direct collaboration with the biomedical industry.

The program features a unique decentralized clinical model, partnering with the "Big Four" of Israeli healthcare:

• Sheba Medical Center (Tel Hashomer): The primary partner in designing the curriculum and a top-10 global hospital.
• Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov): Provides intensive rotations in urban trauma and specialized medicine.
• Rambam Health Care Campus (Haifa): Offers experience in advanced surgical and technological medical applications.
• Assuta Medical Center (Ashdod): A modern facility focusing on personalized and community-integrated medicine.
• Clalit Health Services: Provides clinical training within Israel’s largest public health provider network.

Consistent with Weizmann’s unique "Research Fellowship" model, the financial burden on students is effectively zero.

Scholarship

• The Gutwirth Fellowship: Automatically awarded to all students, covering tuition and a monthly living allowance for the duration of the 7.5 years.
• Neubauer Diversity Program: Specialized support for students from underrepresented groups (Arabs, Haredi, Ethiopian-Israelis, etc.).
• Travel Grants: Generous funding for students to present their MD-PhD research at international medical conferences.

• The Vibe: Rehovot is a "City of Science and Culture." It is safe, family-friendly, and oriented toward the high-tech and academic communities.
• Connectivity:
• Train: Rehovot Station is a 5-minute walk from the campus gate, with a 25-minute link to Tel Aviv.
• Safety: Very high. The campus is a gated community with strict 24/7 security.

• Accommodation: The Charles Clore and Student Village dormitories offer high-quality, furnished living spaces directly on the lush, park-like campus.
• Dining: Several high-end, subsidized Kosher cafeterias (like the San Martin Club) offer healthy, diverse meals.
• Vibe: Intellectual and serene. The campus is essentially a botanical garden, offering a quiet, focused atmosphere compared to the bustling cities nearby.

• Degree Awarded: Dual Doctorate (MD and PhD).
• Leadership: Led by Prof. Ayelet Erez and Prof. Liran Shlush, both world-class Weizmann PIs and practicing physicians.
• Goal: To create a cadre of professionals who can "speak both languages" clinical medicine and basic science to lead the next revolution in personalized medicine.