Ben-Gurion - Medical School for International Health: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Ben-Gurion - Medical School for International Health is a MASA-affiliated academic health program at Ben-Gurion University's Faculty of Health Sciences, through the Medical School for International Health — a pioneering institution dedicated to global and international health education. Located in Beer Sheva in Israel's Negev desert, MSIH is unique in combining medical education with global public health principles, preparing doctors and health professionals to work across borders and in resource-limited settings worldwide. The program is taught entirely in English and draws students from the US, Europe, and internationally.
Program Highlights
- ✓Medical School for International Health (MSIH) — the only Israeli medical school specifically designed for international students, taught entirely in English
- ✓Innovative curriculum combining clinical medicine with global health, public health, and social medicine
- ✓Located in Beer Sheva — Israel's development hub with strong ties to global health organizations and NGOs
- ✓Clinical training opportunities across diverse Israeli, Bedouin, and desert Negev populations
- ✓MASA grant eligibility — participants can receive $1,000–$4,500 toward program costs
- ✓Graduates prepared to practice medicine in international, underserved, or cross-cultural settings worldwide
What's Included
- ✓Medical and health sciences coursework through BGU's Medical School for International Health
- ✓Clinical observation and structured health program participation
- ✓Student housing in Beer Sheva dormitories or nearby apartments
- ✓Student ID and full BGU campus and library access
- ✓MASA grant coordination and application support
- ✓Field trips to health sites and development organizations throughout the Negev region
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Ben-Gurion - Medical School for International Health
“The Medical School for International Health at BGU is unlike any medical education in the US. Studying global health in Beer Sheva, with clinical exposure across the Negev's diverse communities, prepared me for a career in international medicine no other program could. Israel Prepaid's Gold Plan made the year financially secure.”
“MSIH attracts students who want to practice medicine anywhere in the world, not just in American hospitals. The faculty combine clinical excellence with genuine global health philosophy. My parents had set up Israel Prepaid early — the Gold Plan covered the full program.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Ben-Gurion - Medical School for International Health
The Gold Plan is recommended for Ben-Gurion - Medical School for International Health. The earlier you enroll, the lower your monthly payment and the higher your coverage.
| Enrollment Age | Monthly Payment | Guaranteed Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Age 0 | $234/mo | $94,604 |
| Age 3 | $276/mo | $85,179 |
| Age 5 | $314/mo | $79,004 |
| Age 8 | $398/mo | $69,907 |
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