Can DO's practice in ISRAEL?

[IDFTIGER]

Sup guys, can D.O.'s practice fully in ISRAEL, or are they limited to OMM?

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[Brooklyndo2.1]

from what I remember, if you have a US license you are allowed to defend it after a hebrew course etc...like the boards...and you can do OMM separately if you want.

 

[Doc2007]

From what I have heard, several countries will give you license if you have completed your residency in US.

 

[czanetti]

The AOA has a website that has a list of all the countries that we could practice in with a full licence, if it isn't there email and ask a rep.

 

[tkim]

Short answer. Maybe.

Israel

Year of Last Request: 1999
Scope of Practice: to be determined

Previously, U.S.-trained osteopathic physicians were granted full practice rights in Israel, providing they have established residence in Israel. It was required that all immigrant physicians pass a licensing examination given in summer or in winter. It is possible to take the test in English, but the knowledge of Hebrew is both necessary and mandatory in order to obtain employment as a physician in Israel (immigrant physicians are eligible for a free 5-mo intensive Hebrew course). The exam is a pass/fail and the format is multiple choice. Areas covered by the exam are internal medicine, surgery, gynecology and obstetrics, and psychiatry. The AOA was informed that the laws in Israel do not specifically include US-trained DOs. The AOA and osteopathic physicians who hold Israeli licensure are working to resolve this issue.
Contact: Ministry of Health
2, Ben Tabi Street
POB 1176
Jerusalem 93591
Israel
97226705820
[email protected]

 

[Dr JPH]

From what I have heard, several countries will give you license if you have completed your residency in US.

Not true


Israel is indeed one of the countries that requires intensive training not only in Hebrew (a series of required courses) but also requires a certain time period spend working with a native Israeli physician. This is true for any non-Israel trained physician regardless of degree.