In June 2024, the University of Haifa held a cornerstone-laying ceremony for the new School of Medicine, named after Herta and Paul Amir, set to open in 2025. Partnering with Carmel Medical Center, the school will offer a six-year program and feature an advanced simulation center with AI and virtual reality. The school aims to address Israel’s severe doctor shortage, especially in the north, by enhancing healthcare through student training and scholarships to retain graduates in the region. This initiative was funded by a 200 million NIS generous donation from Herta Amir, with an additional 50 million NIS raised by the university.
Cornerstone-laying ceremony was extensively covered by the media: