The Technion American Medical Program (TEAMS) in Haifa, Israel, is pleased to announce that over 85% of its 2012 graduates have found residency placements in some of the world's most prestigious programs. In comparison to the 65% success rate of the 39,000 applicants who applied for the match worldwide, this figure is remarkable and attests to the high caliber and determination of the TEAMS students, as well as the strong commitment of the program's staff to cultivate students' potential.
The 2012 TEAMS graduates will be undertaking residency positions at well-known hospitals and medical centers across the United States. These include the Mayo Clinic, the Cleveland Clinic, SUNY-Downstate, Lenox Hill Hospital, Cornell University Medical
Center, Maimonides Medical Center and the Montefiore Medical
Center, among numerous others. "We're extremely pleased that such a high number of our students have received residency placements in such fantastic programs," comments Professor Eliezer Shalev, Dean of the Technion Rappaport Faculty of Medicine. Professor Andrew Levy, Vice-Dean of the medical school and Director of the TEAMS program adds, "The program is undergoing many structural changes and the 2012 matching results are proof of their positive impact.”
Over the past year the TEAMS program has developed affiliations with over 20 medical centers in the US. Students can carry out their clinical rotations in these centers, thereby providing them with an increased edge in terms of residency matching. In addition, board review courses and mock exams have been built into the curriculum, taught by leading US medical educators, in order to help students thoroughly prepare for their exams. A network of counseling services has also been established, providing a supportive and nurturing learning and living environment for all students. "We are proud of our students and we look forward to continuing this success in coming years," states Levy.
The Technion American Medical Students (TEAMS) Program offers an excellent opportunity for qualified U.S. pre-med college graduates to pursue a career as physicians at a world-class technological institute—the Technion, in Haifa, Israel. The program combines a strong curriculum in basic medical sciences, with clinical education at some of the finest medical centers in Israel.