In response to revolutions in medicine and science, the Weizmann Institute has developed a new, innovative program and school to train the next generation of physician-scientists. The Miriam and Aaron Gutwirth Medical School is expected to begin operations in October 2025, with registration now open.
The program will unify its clinical and research components – students will be eligible for dual doctorates in medicine and research. The school will also allow students to specialize not only in the life sciences but also in physics, chemistry, mathematics, and computer science, and will facilitate clinical training at leading medical centers in Israel.
“The vision is to create a new generation of physician-scientists who are leaders in medicine and biomedical research,” say Prof. Ayelet Erez and Prof. Liran Shlush – both heads of Weizmann research groups, who will also lead the program. “These will be professionals who can identify urgent clinical challenges, offer patients the opportunity to participate in clinical trials, and design and conduct innovative research that will lead to groundbreaking therapies.”
The training of new physician-scientists is also expected to provide a significant and unique boost to Israel’s public health system. “By leveraging our capabilities and resources, we will place the pioneers of future science at the service of the country’s health system, academia, and biomedical industry,” says Weizmann Institute President Prof. Alon Chen.
The establishment of the new medical school was made possible thanks to a donation from the Allied Group through its philanthropy arm, the Miriam and Aaron Gutwirth Foundation. Since its establishment, the Gutwirth Foundation has continuously supported dozens of institutions and projects in the fields of science, health, and culture and has worked hard to enrich and advance academic education in Israel.