Pharmacists

Professional Certification

In order to obtain a license from the Misrad Habriut (Ministry of Health), you must personally submit your request at the Misrad Habriut office closest to your home (according to the address written in your Israeli Identification Card). The following is a list of the documents necessary for processing this request:

• An application form (in 3 copies).
• 3 photocopies of Israeli identity card, including the address stub and/or photocopy of passport with valid authorization for living in Israel.
• Diploma (or letter from the dean of the faculty indicating that you completed your studies and are entitled to a diploma).
• Official document confirming the start and end date of studies.
• Official document confirming completion of the specified period of practical work or internship; or official confirmation of having worked in the profession for at least one year.
• Valid license.
• Official documents confirming clinical work in hospitals or medical institutions and notations regarding the starting and ending dates of work at each institution.
• Letter(s) of "Good Standing" from the appropriate professional boards. The letter confirms that there are no, and have not been any, disciplinary, negligence or professional ethics complaints against the pharmacist.
• 3 passport photos.
• Matriculation certificate.
• Affidavit that the student attended classes in person, and did not take them through correspondence (distance learning).
• Israel Police confirmation of the absence of criminal records (or alternatively: details of the existing criminal records in the applicant’s name). In the absence of confirmation, the Medical Professionals Licensing Division will contact the police to receive the confirmation.

To receive a license to practice pharmacy in Israel, graduates of institutions recognized to teach this profession overseas must successfully pass the government licensing examinations in pharmacy in Israel.

You must fill out a form, requesting to take the pharmacy exam. The form is available at the Misrad Habriut office or online at: http://www.health.gov.il/pages/default.asp?maincat=4&catid=306&pageid=2785

Note:

• Original certificates and documents not written in Hebrew or Arabic must be translated into Hebrew by a notary in Israel who has a command of Hebrew and the language from which the original document was translated. See Notaries.
• All of the documents must be submitted in the original plus 2 photocopies. If a notary translated the document, the original notarized copy and 2 photocopies of the translation should be attached. If the document is not translated, it should be submitted in 3 copies, with the photocopies verified at the office by comparing them to the original document. 

Knowledge of Hebrew

A good working knowledge of Hebrew is essential. It is strongly advised to study Hebrew before you arrive and then to take Ulpan upon arrival. Even where an immigrant professional works entirely with speakers of his/her mother tongue, it is still necessary to deal with the various agencies that make up the Israeli medical network. For a full listing of Ulpan options, see the Ulpan Guide.

In addition to regular ulpan, Misrad HaKlita offers an ulpan for medical professionals - shlav bet. The class opens provided there are enough people who are interested. Be in touch with your local branch of Misrad HaKlita to find out when the next class will begin. For more information, see Medical Ulpan.