06/28/11

 Jerusalem - Hadassa Ein-Karem

The most important thing is to be able to arrive to our office. From the airport to Jerusalem we recommend taking a service taxi called “Nesher Sherut”. They are located just out side the airport. It is not recommended that you take a “special taxi” which is rather expensive (250-300 shekels).

A service taxi might take you directly to Hadassah Medical Center in “Ein Kerem” for slightly more than the rate to the central bus station (around 35 shekels for center, 50 for other location, but ask first), so ask the driver when you get into the taxi. If you arrive at the Central Bus Station, take bus No.27 to the Hadassah Medical Center in Ein Kerem.

If you prefer taking a bus- Take Shuttle bus (line number 5) from Terminal 3 (where you just arrived) to El-Al junction (This is an internal connection service within the airport). From El-Al junction take bus line number 947 (of the Egged bus company) to the Jerusalem Central bus station, and then continue as stated above.

Once in Hadassah, there are two bus stops at the Medical Center. You should get off at the first one which is at the Medical School, (the second is at the Hospital). The first bus stop is about 20 meters after the main entrance.

The Jerusalem Society of Medical Students’ Office (JSMS, in Hebrew you pronounce it AGUDAT HASTUDENTIM) is located at the “new student’s building”. Ask around for the cafeteria or for the AGUDAT HA'STUDENTIM, most people will know where it is and will be happy to help you. You could also ask for the book store AKADEMON which is located at the same building as we are.

When you will finally arrive to the right building (and I know a few students that it took them a while… Please don't be shy and ask around for help. Most Israelis have this desire to help) you will meet Galit, the secretary of our student society. Galit and I will register you and will show you around.

In Jerusalem Office hours are Sunday through Thursday from 09:00 to 12:30 and from 13:30 to 17:00 only. Please make sure to arrive at the office during these hours only.

For IFMSA students The lodging is free of course.  It is impossible to check-in/out before/after your confirmed exchange period, and only during the check-in days & hours – no exceptions!!!

As soon as you have completed the formalities of registration, please call our office in Tel Aviv, telephone 03-6423428, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00 to 14:00 to tell us that you've settled in.

That's it. You're in!

Take the time to settle down. At July & August You'll meet our exchange officers at the WELCOMING EVENT held few days later.

The phone number of the office is +972-(0)2-6758483   

Cell phone of Lior, Local Exchange Officer:  052-6092750