New Class of Talpiot Physician-Scientists Takes Off

Who will lead Israeli science and medicine into the future? The graduates of Sheba's Talpiot Medical Leadership Program, which identifies, advances and prepares the brightest young physician-scientists for leadership positions in medicine and healthcare in Israel. The 33 young medical leaders selected thus far for the prestigious program run the medical gamut from oncology to ophthalmology. Their advance is rapid; their achievements impressive.

The revolutionary program provides participants with lead scholarships, personal mentoring, and specially-tailored residency opportunities, along with a broad education in human relations, executive management strategies, leadership skills, and Jewish culture and philosophy. The program turns outstanding young MD/PhD physicians into "renaissance" doctors and senior medical executives who can be agents of change -- both for Sheba and the entire Israeli medical system.

The fourth class of Talpiot fellows was recently selected. It includes Dr. Eyal Nof (cardiology), Dr. Sarit Aviel-Ronen (pathology), Dr. Amir Dori (neurology), Dr. Lior Yankelson (plastic surgery), Dr. Nicola Maggio (neurology), Dr. Amir Herman (orthopedics) and Dr. Gil Bornstein (rheumatology).