Strengthening Critical Care Services in Palestine

Intensive care units (ICUs) play a critical role in managing life-threatening conditions, including severe infections, trauma, respiratory failure, and complications from chronic diseases. Across the West Bank, ICU teams often operate under resource constraints, including limited access to advanced training, shortages of specialized intensivists, and gaps in standardized clinical protocols. Strengthening critical care capacity is […]

Scholarships for Medical and Health Professions Students in the West Bank (2025)

Palestinian American medical association - PAMA

Financial hardship remains a significant barrier for many Palestinian students pursuing higher education in medicine and health-related fields. Rising tuition costs, economic instability, and limited financial support mechanisms place many students at risk of interrupting or abandoning their studies. Supporting students during their medical and health sciences education is essential for sustaining the future healthcare […]

Fellowship Sponsorship Program (2025)

Palestinian American medical association - PAMA

Access to advanced subspecialty training opportunities remains limited within Palestine, creating persistent gaps in highly specialized medical services. Many critical fields require training that is not yet widely available locally. These gaps contribute to a shortage of specialists and increase reliance on external referrals for complex medical cases. Strengthening the pipeline of highly trained physicians […]

Advancing Residency Training at An-Najah National University Hospital (NNUH) (2025)

Palestinian American medical association - PAMA

Residency training plays a critical role in developing the next generation of physicians and strengthening the quality of healthcare systems. Access to structured academic resources, standardized assessments, and international educational benchmarks is essential for maintaining high standards in postgraduate medical education. The American College of Physicians (ACP) In-Training Exam is a globally recognized assessment used […]

Strengthening PET-CT Diagnostic Imaging for Cancer Care (2025-2026)

Palestinian American medical association - PAMA

Accurate and timely diagnostic imaging is a critical component of effective cancer care. In the West Bank, the PET-CT unit at Palestine Medical Complex (PMC) serves as the only operational public PET-CT imaging facility, providing essential diagnostic services for oncology patients referred from hospitals across the territory. PET-CT imaging relies on specialized radiopharmaceuticals that must […]

Reducing the Pediatric Surgical Waiting List in the West Bank

Across the West Bank, prolonged disruptions in public hospital services and limited surgical capacity have resulted in growing waiting lists for pediatric surgeries. Many children requiring specialized procedures must wait months before receiving care. These delays can significantly affect children’s health outcomes. Untreated congenital and urological conditions may worsen over time, increasing the risk of […]