Ethiopian-Israeli wears white coat

In a momentous celebration, Sali, a graduate of the Hadassah-Achotenu Ethiopian-Israeli University Scholarships in Health program, reached a significant milestone in his academic journey as he pursues a Master of Nursing degree.

At a recent ceremony, Sali and his 27 classmates were honoured, after they successfully completed a key unit in their master’s degree program.

Dr Nurit Zussman, head of the Hadassah-Hebrew University School of Nursing, had the privilege of bestowing the traditional white coat upon Sali and his fellow graduates.

The occasion garnered widespread praise and well wishes when Hadassah Hospital shared the event on Facebook. The hospital’s post garnered numerous responses and comments, with the online community joining in by congratulating Sali on his achievement.

Hadassah Hospital acknowledged the invaluable support provided by the Achotenu program, which aims to empower students from the Ethiopian-Israeli community by bridging academic gaps and facilitating their journey towards becoming accomplished graduate nurses.

A representative from Hadassah Australia noted that Sali’s remarkable achievement and the ongoing success of the Hadassah-Achotenu program serve as a testament to the transformative power of education, and the dedication of institutions and individuals working towards a more inclusive and diverse healthcare workforce.