Rometheme Std
March 30, 2026
KLLG St, No.99, Pku City
MD Next Generation marked a historic milestone as the first international conference in Israel dedicated exclusively to medical students studying in Israel and abroad. Organized by MinDset, the conference brought together over 750 registered participants and more than 800 attendees, both onsite and online.
The event was designed to advance research, medical innovation, social leadership, entrepreneurship, and international collaboration among the next generation of Israeli physicians. It was held with the support of the Israeli Medical Association (IMA), the National Academy of Sciences in Medicine, the Forum of Medical School Deans in Israel, and leading healthcare institutions and foundations.
MD Next Generation was conceived as a first-of-its-kind scientific and leadership platform dedicated to thousands of Israeli medical students worldwide. The conference created a direct dialogue between students and senior figures in healthcare, academia, biotechnology, public policy, and global medicine.
By combining scientific excellence, policy discussions, entrepreneurship, and networking, the conference aimed to shape the professional future of Israel’s upcoming physician generation.
CEO, MinDset
CEO, Israeli Medical Association
Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
Representative, National Academy of Sciences in Medicine
Chairman, World Zionist Organization
Founder and Director, Kadar Foundation
Practice in Healthcare Augmented by AI
Deputy Director General and Head of Innovation,
Clalit Health Services
This keynote explored how artificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare delivery, research infrastructure, and large-scale health system innovation.
The Future of Medicine in Israel and Its Impact on the Next Generation of Physicians
Moderator: Meir Marciano
Health Correspondent, Channel 13 News
Chairman, Israeli Medical Association
Chair, National Health Basket Committee
Deputy Director General and Acting Director,
Sheba Medical Center
Senior Manager of Human Resource Planning,
Ministry of Health
Deputy Director, Ziv Medical Center
The exhibition included over 50+ scientific posters presented by medical students from across Israel, showcasing research in clinical medicine, neuroscience, public health, epidemiology, infectious diseases, surgery, and innovation.
In parallel, healthcare organizations, HMOs, biotech companies, and hospitals hosted booths, creating a dynamic networking environment between students and institutional leaders.
Social Leadership and Entrepreneurship in Medicine
Moderator: Dr. Raheli Baratz
Head of Department for Combating Antisemitism and Enhancing Resilience, World Zionist Organization
Professor of Epidemiology, Tel Aviv University
CEO and Co-Founder, MEDINT
Partner, aMoon Venture Capital
Founder and Director, Sagol Brain Institute, Tel Aviv Medical Center
The panel explored leadership beyond clinical practice, venture capital in health technology, startup development, the intersection of neuroscience and innovation, and how physicians can shape policy, technology, and society.
Networking and International Collaborations in the Current Era
Moderator: Zeev Lavie
Director of International Affairs and Business Development, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Head of Research and Innovation Institute, Maccabi Healthcare Services
Head of International Relations, Ministry of Health; Executive Board Member, WHO
Deputy Director General and Acting Director, Sheba Medical Center
Professor of Radiology, Harvard Medical School; Radiologist, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
This panel addressed international fellowships, global academic mobility, collaborative research pathways, and the positioning of Israeli medicine within the global academic landscape, particularly in light of current geopolitical challenges.
Outstanding abstracts and posters were recognized with scholarships totaling thousands of shekels.
Multiple Editor’s Choice Awards and National Academy Awards were granted for excellence in scientific writing and research across diverse fields, including neurosurgery, hematology, infectious diseases, public health, epidemiology, and medical innovation.
Poster Competition Winners:
First Place – Naama Drazi
Second Place – Omri Segev
Third Place – Aviv Ziv
Stand-Up Performance by Tom Yaar
The conference concluded with a special stand-up performance, bringing a celebratory close to a day of academic excellence and leadership dialogue.
Impact:
MD Next Generation established a national platform that connected medical students directly with Israel’s most senior healthcare leaders, policymakers, biotech entrepreneurs, and academic authorities.
By integrating scientific research, policy discourse, entrepreneurship, and international networking, the conference redefined what a medical student event can be in Israel. It set a new benchmark for student-led academic excellence and positioned Israeli medical students at the center of the country’s healthcare future.
This inaugural conference demonstrated the intellectual strength, leadership capacity, and global ambition of Israel’s next generation of physicians.
14/06/2024
08:30
15:00
Smolarz Auditorium, Tel Aviv University
Outstanding abstracts and posters were recognized with scholarships totaling thousands of shekels.
Multiple Editor’s Choice Awards and National Academy Awards were granted for excellence in scientific writing and research across diverse fields, including neurosurgery, hematology, infectious diseases, public health, epidemiology, and medical innovation.
Poster Competition Winners:
First Place – Naama Drazi
Second Place – Omri Segev
Third Place – Aviv Ziv
Outstanding abstracts and posters were recognized with scholarships totaling thousands of shekels.
Multiple Editor’s Choice Awards and National Academy Awards were granted for excellence in scientific writing and research across diverse fields, including neurosurgery, hematology, infectious diseases, public health, epidemiology, and medical innovation.
Poster Competition Winners:
First Place – Naama Drazi
Second Place – Omri Segev
Third Place – Aviv Ziv
Empowering the future israeli physicians through research, education and a thriving community
