named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
American Medical Program (MD Program)
Four-year English-language medical degree program for U.S. and Canadian students, combining preclinical sciences and clinical training across affiliated hospitals in Israel.
Gold Humanism Honor Society Chapter
Recognizes medical students, residents, and faculty for excellence in clinical care, compassion, leadership, and service; one of only three international chapters.
Special Accommodations Program for Students with Learning Disabilities
Provides individualized academic accommodations such as extended exam time, private seating, and use of recording devices based on documented needs.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Biomedical Research and Innovation 2 activities
- Conduct biomedical and clinical research through university-affiliated institutes and hospitalsConducts clinical studies in 15 affiliated hospitals and medical centers, and operates 20 research institutes and a large rehabilitation center on a 170-acre campus equipped with state-of-the-art bio- and nanotechnology facilities.
- Develop novel medical technologies and therapeuticsDevelops innovative medical solutions including a nano-gyroscope-based navigation system for PillCam®, a blood-based early-warning test for colon cancer, a radioactive wire for tumor irradiation, Circadin® for insomnia, and modified MRI technology for early diagnosis of osteoarthritis and disc degeneration.
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Health Professions Education Programs 1 activity
- Deliver medical education to U.S. and Canadian students through a four-year, English-language MD programOffers a four-year, English-language MD program that provides fundamental knowledge of medical science and clinical skills for future practice as physicians or researchers, primarily serving American and Canadian students through a U.S.-aligned medical program based in Israel.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Provide individualized accommodations for students with documented disabilitiesProvides individualized special accommodations for medical students with learning disabilities who provide documentation of their disability, ensuring equitable access to education.
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Academic Medical Training Support 1 activity
- Recruit and admit qualified U.S. and Canadian medical students without discriminationRecruits highly qualified U.S. and Canadian students for medical training based on academic and personal qualifications, providing equal consideration regardless of sex, religion, age, race, color, national origin, or physical handicap.
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Healthcare Professional Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Support student professionalism and humanism in medicineEstablished a chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society at the School of Medicine New York State/American Program to recognize and promote compassionate, patient-centered care.
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Medical Professional Education & Training 1 activity
- Train physicians who contribute to healthcare in the U.S., Canada, and IsraelTrains and graduates approximately 2,000 physicians who contribute to the practice of medicine in the U.S., Canada, and Israel, with alumni active in the medical field for over three decades.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$7.98M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$7.97M100%
Investment income$9K0%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$8.02M
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$816K
Grants paid out$5K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.82M
Cash$4.28M
Investments$0
Liabilities$3.74M
Net assets$1.09M
Liquid reserves6.4 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2022 · YoY revenue -4.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Lazar EdD | Exec. Dean & Trustee | 40 | $479K |
| Joseph Drelich | Treasurer | 4 | $58K |
| Thomas F Tracy Jr MD | Trustee | 1 | $14K |
board members · 14
- Alvin Rosenfeld MD — Trustee
- Arthur A Klein MD — Trustee
- Deborah Axelrod MD — Trustee
- Gerard J Igel MD — Trustee
- Jeffrey Borkan MD — Trustee
- Jeffrey Schor MD — Trustee
- Jeffrey Steiner MD — Trustee
- Louis Bernstein — Trustee
- Max Raskin — Trustee
- Michael Kassen — Trustee
- Ralph Synderman MD — Trustee
- Richard S Sackler MD — Trustee
- Robin Abrams — Trustee
- Stanley Schrem MD — Trustee
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- Abarbanel Mental Health Center Partner — Affiliated mental health center for clinical studies and medical education
- American Medical Program at Tel Aviv University Alumni Association Network — Supports alumni through a professional and social network.
- Assaf Harofeh Medical Center Partner — Affiliated hospital for clinical studies and medical education
- Beer Ya’acov Mental Health Center Partner — Affiliated psychiatric hospital for clinical studies and medical education
- Chaim Sheba Medical Center Partner — Affiliated hospital for clinical studies and medical education
- Geha Mental Health Center Partner — Affiliated mental health center for clinical studies and medical education
- Gold Humanism Honor Society Network — Recognized chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society, one of only three international schools with this distinction.
- Lev Hasharon Mental Health Center Partner — Affiliated psychiatric hospital for clinical studies and medical education
- Loewenstein Hospital – Rehabilitation Center Partner — Affiliated rehabilitation center for clinical studies and medical education
- Meir Medical Center Partner — Affiliated hospital for clinical studies and medical education
- Ness Ziona Psychiatric Hospital Partner — Affiliated psychiatric hospital for clinical studies and medical education
- New York University Partner — Collaborated with TAU on the development of modified MRI technology for early diagnosis of osteoarthritis and spinal disc degeneration.
- Rabin Medical Center Partner — Affiliated hospital for clinical studies and medical education
- Schneider Children’s Medical Center of Israel Partner — Affiliated pediatric hospital for clinical studies and medical education
- Shalvata Mental Health Center Partner — Affiliated psychiatric hospital for clinical studies and medical education
- State of Israel Government — Accredits the American Medical Program at Tel Aviv University.
- Tel Aviv University Network — Sackler School of Medicine is part of Tel Aviv University's academic structure.
- Tel Aviv University Partner — Affiliated academic institution hosting the American Medical Program.
- Tel Aviv University Partner — Host institution for the American Medical Program
- Tel Aviv University Partner — Host institution for the American Medical Program, providing campus and academic infrastructure.
- Tel Aviv University Partner — Host institution for the American Medical Program.
- Tel Aviv-Brill Community Mental Health Center Partner — Affiliated community mental health center for clinical studies and medical education
- Tel Aviv-Sourasky Medical Center Partner — Affiliated hospital for clinical studies and medical education
- The Edith Wolfson Medical Center Partner — Affiliated hospital for clinical studies and medical education
- University of the State of New York Government — Chartered the program through the Regents of the University of the State of New York.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Evidence-Based and Lifelong Learning Orientationmethodology: evidence_based_lifelong_learningBy emphasizing critical thinking and evidence-based medicine, the school prepares students to navigate rapidly evolving medical knowledge—because instilling a mindset of continuous, data-informed learning ensures long-term clinical adaptability and patient outcomes.
- Holistic Admissions for Medical Trainingmethodology: holistic_admissionsBy evaluating applicants based on a combination of scientific preparation and diverse academic and extracurricular experiences, the school selects future physicians who are well-rounded and adaptable—because broad experiential and intellectual backgrounds contribute to better clinical judgment and patient care.
- Humanism in Medical Educationmethodology: humanism_in_medicineBy cultivating empathy, ethics, and service through recognition and training, the school strengthens doctor-patient relationships and professional integrity—because fostering humanistic qualities during training produces physicians who deliver more compassionate and effective care.
- Integrated Medical Educationmethodology: integrated_medical_educationBy combining foundational biomedical science with clinical training and humanistic values, the school prepares physicians who can accurately diagnose and treat disease while maintaining ethical, empathetic patient relationships—because integration across scientific, clinical, and interpersonal domains produces more effective and compassionate practitioners.
- Research-Integrated Educationmethodology: research_integrated_educationBy embedding students in active research environments that combine advanced technologies with clinical applications, the school positions future physicians at the forefront of medical innovation—because early, interdisciplinary research engagement deepens scientific understanding and drives translational impact in patient care.