American Physicians Fellowship Inc for Medicine in Israel

“Section b, line 11b: each member of the board of trustees is emailed/or mailed a copy of all financial documentation pertaining to the review, including the form 990 prior to submission. The 990 form is reviewed with the preparer and the executive director prior to approval and submission. Section b, line 12c: for any conflict of interest by a board member or executive staff, the process is as follow: - fully disclose the nature of the interest and/or activity; - withdraw from discussion, lobbying and voting on the matter. Any transaction or vote involving a potential conflict of interest shall be approved only when a majority of disinterested directors determine at a meeting of the board of directors in which a quorum is presnt that, it is in the best interest of the organization to do so. The minutes of the meetings at which such a vote is taken shall record such disclosure, abstention and rationale for approval. All transactions are also reviewed for possible conflicts of interest on an ongoing basis. Section b, line 15: compensation reviewed annually as part of the budget approval process. Section c, line 19: upon written request.”

“Reviewed prior to filing.”

“UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.”

“To advance the state of medical education, research and care in israel by assisting in the training of young israeli physicians and healthcare professionals, and fostering ties between the north american healthcare community and israel's health care community.”

“Process by a committee of seven renowned u.s. Physicians and eight renowned israeli physicians. Specialty training for nurses - in tandem with the fellowship grants, the organization also provides grants to dozens of israel's nurses for intensive two-week specialty trainings in north american medical centers. This program allows nurses to observe and learn the latest methodologies in their field of expertise, which they can then apply to patient care in israel. In addition, the organization sponsors courses for israeli nurses at the teaching center for trauma, emergency and mass casualty situations at the rambam healthcare campus in haifa, israel. This specially-designed course brings together dozens of israeli nurses, from different hospitals and specialties, to learn about nursing roles in mass-casualty and disaster preparedness situations. Emergency and disaster preparedness courses - the organizaiton partners with authentic israel to provide advanced training in disaster management. This training is conducted in israel for healthcare professionals from the united states and canada. The organization currently offers this accme- accredited course once per year. Emergency medical volunteer (emv) registry - the organization is the sole official north american organization designated by the israel ministry of health and the israel defense forces medical corps to provide the state of israel with volunteer medical assistance in times of crisis. The organization maintains an active emv registry of almost 300 physicians and healthcare professionals from the us and canada for that purpose. Apf birhtright trip - the organization is asked from time to time to support unique healthcare related endeavors in israel, such as the restoring of a grave site or the construction of an emergency shelter.”