So you're coming to Israel for a month and want to see everything? Luckily - the Federation of Israeli Medical Students (FIMS) have an amazing social program planned for the time of your stay!
The social program is intended for all IFMSA exchange students, and for the Tel Aviv Elective program students who are here during the summer.

Make sure you take into consideration the dates of the trips you wish to attend when planning your trip in Israel.

Even though Israel is a small country - there's SO MUCH TO SEE! Our trips are designed to help you get the most out of your stay, with the basic principle of having fun while we travel.
All trips are organized voluntarily by the FIMS exchange team and are all non-profit. We do our best every year to get the best prices for the restaurants, food and lodging.

Where do I sign up? Registration for the summer social program takes place in the welcoming event at the start of your exchange. Please make sure to bring enough money to pay for the trips you are interested in, as we have limited amount of spots for every tour and they usually get fully booked at the event.

Wait - what happens if I can't make it to the welcoming event and still want to sign up for the trips? No worries, just email Gal, the National Exchange Officer and we will work something out.

For July students : July 4th - 17:00
For August students : August 5th - 17:00

The Welcoming Event is probably the most important event to attend. It's a chance to meet the exchange team, enjoy some Israeli food (free of charge), meet the other exchange students, and most important of all - sign up for the summer's social program!

Please plan your trip to Israel so you can participate in the welcoming event. If you are unable to attend and still want to sign up - please email Gal, the National Exchange Officer.

IMPORTANT : Please note that it is only possible to pay in cash, as there are no ATMs in the Faculty complex!

The event is held at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine in Tel Aviv University (at the cafeteria in the main building). We will meet at the water fountain that is in the center of the Sackler Medical School.

How to get to the Tel Aviv University?

Plan your time accordingly! Please allow 1.5 hours of travel inside Tel Aviv as this is usually the rush hour (and of course - all of you are still new to Israel's public transportation system). If you are coming from outside of Tel Aviv - add the amount of time it would take you to get to Tel Aviv.

Coming from Tel Aviv :
From Bellinson hospital : bus line number 49 goes all the way to the university. Otherwise - it is possible to use bus line 66 to Ichilov hospital and use bus line number 7 from there.
From Ichilov hospital : bus line number 7, get off at gate number 1 (the Sackler Medical school).
From Tel Hashomer : bus line number 70 to the central train station (Rakevet Merkaz, Savidor). From there - use bus line number 45 and get off at gate number 1.


Coming from Haifa:
Use the train to get to the Tel Aviv Center - Savidor station. From there - use bus line number 45 and get off at gate #1 (Sackler Medical School).

Coming from Jerusalem:
From the Jerusalem central bus station - use bus 480 and get off at the final station - Tel Aviv Central Bus station - Savidor. From there - use bus line number 45 and get off at gate #1 (Sackler Medical School).

Coming from Beer-Sheva :
Use the train to get to the Tel Aviv Center - Savidor station. From there - use bus line number 45 and get off at gate #1 (Sackler Medical School).

Students staying in Eilat :
There are two options : 1. Arriving to the welcoming event prior to arriving in Eilat (This has to be coordinated through Gal, the national exchange officer), 2. Signing up to the trips through emails and missing the welcoming event.
Students from Eilat who will be unable to join the welcoming event and want to participate in the trips will have spots available. Please let us know prior to the welcoming event which trips you are interested in.

For July students : July 7th - 9:00 AM
For August students : August 7th - 9:00 AM

Get a private tour at the holiest city in Israel - Jerusalem! Including the holy sites, the Jerusalem market, and much more!

Meeting place and time : The Central Train Station - Savidor in Tel Aviv, 9 AM
Tour fee : 45 EUROS / 60$

For July students : July 22nd - 8:30 PM
For August students : August 21st - 8:30 PM

Experience some of Tel Aviv's nightlife with a party you won't forget!

Meeting place and time : Sublet Club, Tel Aviv, 19 PM
Tour fee : FREE!

A wicked party in a local night club in Tel-Aviv - "Sublet" at the Tel-Aviv Beachfront. (there is no sign on the entrance so go by the street address).
We will meet at 8:30 pm there. Please come on time : Your names will be in the entrance on a list, go to the host there and tell her you are here for the Medical Students Event, and that your name is on the list. Once you enter go up to the second floor for the party.
If you arrive late we can't assure that they will let you in.

For July students : July 12-13th
For August students : August 17-18th

Experience the unique southern part of Israel - including the Negev, the Ramon crater, the Ein-Gedi sprints, the dead sea and a sunrise trip to the amazing Mesada!

Meeting place and time : The Central Train Station - Savidor in Tel Aviv, 9 AM
Estimated return time : Saturday - 4PM
Tour fee : 150 EUROS / 200$
What to bring : bathing suit, some food for the first day (dinner on Friday, breakfast & lunch for Saturday are included), sun screen, a towel and lots of good mood!
This trip is the creme-de-la-creme of our social program - make sure not to miss it!

For July students : July 26-27th
For August students : August 24-25th

Go up with us to the amazing northern parts of Israel - visit Nazerth, the Golan Heights, the Kibbutzim sprint, enjoy rafting on the Jordan river and see where Jesus walked on water!
Meeting place and time : The Central Train Station - Savidor in Tel Aviv, 12 PM
Estimated return time : Saturday - 8PM
Tour fee : 150 EUROS / 200$
What to bring : bathing suit, some food for the first day (dinner on Friday, breakfast & lunch for Saturday are included), sandals (flip flops are not recommded as they might get lost in the water sun screen, a towel and lots of good mood!

For July students : July 28th
For August students : August 28th

All good things must come to an end - at least let's make a party out of it! Come celebrate an amazing month with us at the Gordo club on the sea front in Tel Aviv!
Meeting place and time : Gordo Beach Club, at the Gordon Beach promenade (on the beach promenade at the end of Gordon street), 6 PM

Fee : FREE!
Please make sure you arrive on time as we would like to toast and say a few goodbye words at sunset.