Unit Name: | Medical Corps |
Native Name: | חֵיל הָרְפוּאָה |
Dates: | 1947–present |
Commander1: | Tat Aluf Elon Glassberg |
Identification Symbol Label: | Flag |
The Israeli Medical Corps (Hebrew: חֵיל הָרְפוּאָה, Heil HaRfu'a) is a corps responsible for providing healthcare services and medical treatment and instruction to all levels of the IDF.
During wars or emergencies, the Medical Corps assumes authority over the civilian healthcare system in Israel. The corps attends to the planning, organization, and supervision of the preparedness of the healthcare system to face crises. As of 2023, the corps is headed by Brigadier General Prof. Elon Glassberg. Its headquarters are located in Tel HaShomer.
The Medical Corps is divided into six brigade- or battalion-level units:
Name | Term | |
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Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Chaim Sheba | 1948–1949 | |
Colonel Dr. | 1949–1956 | |
Colonel Prof. | 1956–1962 | |
Brigadier General Dr. | 1962–1967 | |
Brigadier General Dr. | 1967–1972 | |
Brigadier General Dr. | 1972–1975 | |
Brigadier General Prof. | 1975–1979 | |
Brigadier General Prof. | 1979–1983 | |
Brigadier General Dr. Moshe Revach | 1983–1987 | |
Brigadier General Prof. Yehuda Danon | 1987–1991 | |
Brigadier General Dr. Michael Weiner | 1991–1994 | |
Brigadier General Dr. Joshua Shemer | 1994–1997 | |
Brigadier General Prof. Aryeh Eldad | 1997–1999 | |
Brigadier General Dr. | 1999–2002 | |
Brigadier General Dr. | 2002–2007 | |
Brigadier General Dr. Nachman Ash | 2007–2011 | |
Brigadier General Prof. Yitshak Kreiss | 2011–2014 | |
Brigadier General Dr. | 2014–2017 | |
Brigadier General Dr. | 2017–2020 | |
Brigadier General Prof. | 2020–present |