Gulf & Middle East
Pathology in Israel: Your Complete Career Guide to the Green Track and the Two-Stage Examination
Scientific Council Certification, Shlav Aleph & Bet, Foreign Specialist Recognition & Salaries
Israel operates something genuinely distinctive among the countries in this series: a formally named 'Green Track' (Green Pathway) for recognising foreign specialist qualifications. Physicians holding specialist certification from an authorised body in the United States, Canada, France, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa — who passed national-level specialty examinations during their residency
What this guide covers
5 pages, PDF. Written for pathologists planning a move to Israel.
- SectionA Named Fast-Track for Specialists From Seven Countries
- SectionWhy Choose Israel for Your Pathology Career?
- SectionYour Step-by-Step Pathway to Practising Pathology in Israel
- SectionStage 1: Medical Licence From the Ministry of Health
- SectionStage 2: Internship (Staj) — One Year
- SectionStage 3: Residency (Hitmachut) in Pathology
- SectionStage 4: The Shlav Aleph and Shlav Bet Examinations
- SectionThe Foreign Specialist Recognition Route (Green Track and Beyond)
- SectionTotal Timeline
- SectionThe Bodies That Govern Your Career
- SectionSalary and Compensation
- SectionYour Next Steps
Who it is for
- Pathologists assessing whether Israel is a realistic destination
- Applicants who need the registration route set out in order, with the gating requirement at each stage
- Anyone comparing Israel against other destinations on salary, training structure and time to independent practice
This guide is editorial research, not legal or immigration advice. Licensing and immigration rules change; verify every requirement with the relevant authority. Purchase does not guarantee registration, employment or a visa.