MDA International EMS Seminar

An In-Depth Experience in Israel’s Emergency Medical System

Magen David Adom (MDA) – Israel’s National EMS Organization – invites physicians and healthcare professionals from around the world to participate in a five-day professional seminar in prehospital emergency medicine, combining academic learning, professional exposure, and hands-on field experience.

The seminar provides participants with a comprehensive look at Israel’s model for real-time prehospital emergency medical management, integrating advanced technology, innovative medical protocols, and state-of-the-art command and control capabilities.

During the seminar, participants will receive a complete overview of Israel’s “Chain of Survival”, from the moment an emergency occurs until the patient is safely transferred to the hospital.
They will explore every stage of the response – from the initial emergency call to MDA, through community first aid activation, rapid deployment of volunteer first responders, and the dispatch of ambulances, mobile intensive care units, and when needed, helicopters, rescue boats, intensive care buses, and other specialized resources – all simultaneously and in real time, powered by unique technology developed by MDA.

Participants will gain insight into how Magen David Adom – the organization entrusted with saving lives across Israel – coordinates and manages complex medical emergencies through seamless collaboration among medical teams, security forces, and civilian emergency systems.

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Program Highlights

- Expert briefings by MDA specialists in medical technology, disaster management, mass-casualty incident (MCI) response, prehospital emergency medicine, and professional EMS training.
- Site visits to key MDA facilities, including:
  - The National Blood Services Center – Israel’s official national blood bank.
  - The National Human Milk Bank – a life-saving resource supporting neonatal care in hospitals across Israel.
  - MDA’s Paramedic School and Simulation Center – Israel’s national training hub for emergency medicine.
  - The National Dispatch and Command Center – 101 – the operational nerve center of Israel’s EMS system.
  - MDA’s National Logistics Center – ensuring rapid nationwide deployment and continuous operational readiness.
- Participation in a mass-casualty incident (MCI) drill, as well as field observation shifts alongside MDA ambulance and Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU) teams across the country.

About the Seminar

For over 13 years, Magen David Adom has hosted the International EMS Seminar, welcoming hundreds of physicians and healthcare professionals from North America, Europe, and around the world.
The program was developed in alignment with leading international EMS organizations such as NAEMT, AHA, and NREMT, blending academic knowledge, operational training, and real-world experience.

Previous participants describe the seminar as a “transformative professional experience” – a unique combination of knowledge, humanity, and meaningful connections with MDA’s emergency medicine professionals and with peers from around the world.

Join Us

Five days of learning, inspiration, and hands-on experience – in the heart of Israel’s emergency medical system.
Discover how professional excellence, cutting-edge technology, volunteerism, and compassion come together to form Israel’s unique model of prehospital emergency medicine, recognized among the most advanced in the world.

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