Inaugural Program · 2027
Cutting-Edge Topics in Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis Clinical Exchange
Applications for this programme are currently by personal invitation only. An invitation allows you to apply; it does not guarantee acceptance or reserve a place.
Application deadline: 30 November 2026
Explore phage therapy, advanced diagnostics and lung function assessment, including lung clearance index (LCI). The programme also covers fertility, ENT disease, lung health, multidisciplinary care and more.
Key facts
- Dates
- February 22, 2027 – March 2, 2027
- Location
- Jerusalem, Israel
- Academic host
- Hadassah Medical Organization
- Expected cohort
- 10–15 physicians residing in Latin America
- Language
- English (primary); Spanish may also be used.
- Professional program
- Approximately five hours per professional day
About the program
This is the inaugural programme of Israel Clinical Exchange, focused on the clinical management of cystic fibrosis. It brings together 10–15 physicians residing in Latin America who care for people with cystic fibrosis, for a week of clinical and scientific exposure alongside the Hadassah Medical Organization team. The format prioritizes direct interaction over classroom-style instruction: clinical observation at Hadassah Medical Center, case discussion, and conversation with Hadassah colleagues across the disciplines involved in cystic fibrosis care.
Educational and observational programme
This programme is strictly educational and observational. Visiting participants will attend lectures, professional discussions and observational visits to clinical and research facilities. They will not practise medicine, provide patient care or individual medical advice, diagnose or treat patients, prescribe, perform clinical procedures, or make decisions about patient care.
Any observation involving patients will be subject to Hadassah’s approval and applicable consent, confidentiality and hospital-access requirements. Responsibility for patient care remains with the treating clinical team.
Why Hadassah?
Hadassah brings together specialised care, multidisciplinary practice and applied research in one academic medical centre.
Integrated CF care
Learn alongside teams caring for children and adults with CF across pulmonology, nursing, physiotherapy, nutrition, pharmacy, psychology and gastroenterology.
Research applied to practice
Hadassah connects clinical care with international research, clinical trials and specialised diagnostics.
A bridge with Latin America
Prof. Malena Cohen-Cymberknoh has spent more than a decade training professionals and supporting the development of CF services across Latin America.
Eligibility requirements
In addition to the general application criteria, this programme has specific eligibility requirements.
- Applicants must be physicians. Residents and recently qualified physicians are eligible. Medical students and applicants who are not physicians are not eligible.
- Applicants must have sufficient proficiency in English to participate effectively in the programme, as most clinical discussions and educational sessions will be conducted in English.
- Applicants must currently reside in an eligible Latin American country or territory. Eligibility is based on current residence, not nationality, birthplace, ancestry or institutional affiliation.
Clinical and scientific venues
Activities at Hadassah Mount Scopus will include cystic fibrosis clinical sessions, which participants attend as observers. Hadassah Ein Kerem may host laboratory visits and meetings with clinical, research and administrative teams. A visit to the Batsheva Kerem Lab at the Hebrew University’s Givat Ram campus is also included.
Locations and transport
Getting around
- Programme transportTransport to and from all scheduled programme activities is organised and included. This covers clinical and scientific visits, the laboratory visit at Givat Ram, guided visits and off-site programme dinners.
- Airport transfersParticipants arrange and pay for their own transport between Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) and the hotel.
See what the programme includes under Programme costs and responsibilities.
Schematic overview of selected locations; Givat Ram is not shown. Not to scale or for navigation. Participants arrange and pay for their own airport transfers.
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Accommodation
This link is for information only and is not yet the booking mechanism for accepted participants.
The planned accommodation is the Ein Kerem Hotel, in Jerusalem, adjacent to Hadassah Ein Kerem.
Ein Kerem Hotel — accommodation rates
| Room type | Per night, except Saturday night | Saturday night |
|---|---|---|
| Double room | US$198 | US$220 |
| Single room | US$178 | US$190 |
Rates are in US dollars (US$), per room per night, with breakfast included. No additional tax is charged on these rates.
When two people share a double room equally, each pays US$99 per night, or US$110 on Saturday night.
Example for check-in on 22 February 2027 and check-out on 2 March 2027: 8 nights, of which 7 are ordinary nights and 1 is a Saturday night.
- Single room: 7 × US$178 + US$190 = US$1,436.
- Double room: 7 × US$198 + US$220 = US$1,606 per room.
- Two people sharing a double room equally: US$803 per person.
This is an illustration for those dates only. It is not a required length of stay or a quote for a personal reservation.
Why this hotel
- Location adjacent to Hadassah Ein Kerem.
- Convenient shopping and dining: The adjoining shopping centre has a supermarket, a Super-Pharm pharmacy, cafés, restaurants and other shops, providing convenient access to everyday essentials and options for meals taken independently.
- Practical for coordinating group logistics.
- Reduces unnecessary transportation during the week.
- Breakfast included in the hotel room rate.
- Programme Shabbat meals at the hotel for participants who opt in.
Participants book and pay for their accommodation directly with the hotel. Booking and payment instructions will be shared with accepted participants once hotel arrangements are final. Rates and availability remain subject to confirmation by the hotel.
Programme costs and responsibilities
No participation fee.
Israel Clinical Exchange does not charge participants a participation fee or collect payments from them. Items identified below as included in the programme are provided at no cost to participants. Participants arrange and pay providers directly for all other expenses.
Institutional support and voluntary contributions
Hadassah is providing the facilities for the programme’s hospital-based activities free of charge. Dr. Diego Wyszynski, Prof. Malena Cohen-Cymberknoh and the participating speakers receive no organising fees or speaker honoraria for their contributions to this programme.
Included in the programmewith the support of a training grant from Israel Clinical Exchange
- All lectures and visits to hospital facilities.
- Guided visits to the Old City and Machaneh Yehuda Market (in Spanish).
- Guided visit to Marc Chagall’s stained-glass windows at Hadassah Ein Kerem.
- Meals expressly identified as included in the programme.
- Shabbat meals at the programme hotel for participants who opt in.
- Transportation to and from all scheduled programme activities.
Paid directly by participants
- Flights to and from Israel.
- Hotel accommodation.Breakfast is included in the hotel room rate, which participants pay directly to the hotel.
- Transportation to and from the airport.
- Meals not expressly identified as included.
- Travel insurance.
- SIM or eSIM cards and mobile voice and data service.
- Personal and miscellaneous expenses, such as snacks, souvenirs and other personal purchases.
Participants are responsible for arranging and paying for their own travel insurance. Israel Clinical Exchange does not sell or arrange insurance.
Wi-Fi is generally available at no additional charge at the hotel and at most participating hospitals, but Israel Clinical Exchange cannot guarantee its availability, coverage, speed or access. Israel Clinical Exchange does not sell or arrange mobile or internet connectivity.
Israel Clinical Exchange does not collect payments on behalf of hotels, airlines or other providers and does not record whether participants have paid them. Where booking or payment instructions are needed, they will be shared once arrangements are final, and payment is made directly to the relevant provider.
All meals organised by Israel Clinical Exchange will be Kosher Mehadrin Jerusalem (Badatz Jerusalem). If you have a food allergy, a medically necessary dietary restriction, or require an accessibility adjustment, please contact us directly. Do not provide diagnoses or medical information that is not necessary.
Institutional support
The general programme and budget document can be downloaded before applying or being accepted. You may apply before securing funding.
Download the Spanish-language programme and budget information to support a request to your hospital, university or other institution.
Download institutional-support document (PDF, Spanish)This document does not constitute acceptance or reserve a place.
Frequently asked questions
Applications for this programme are currently by personal invitation only. An invitation allows you to apply; it does not guarantee acceptance or reserve a place.
Application deadline: 30 November 2026