Physician on a Mission
March 11, 2016
YU News — It was in his undergraduate years at Yeshiva University in New York City that Dr. Jonathan Wiesen became interested in medical ethics.
“As an Orthodox Jew, I am always trying to figure out what the religion demands of us in ethical situations,” says Dr. Wiesen.
After graduating and completing a residency in internal medicine at the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Wiesen was on the path to a great career. But, something stirred him to move beyond his considerable success.
Last year, Dr. Wiesen did something he had always wanted to do. He and his family moved to Israel.
Dr. Wiesen and his family
Today, he works as an academic pulmonologist at BGU and teaches medical students and residents at the University’s Joyce and Irving Goldman Medical School. He also sees patients at Soroka University Medical Center.
In addition to his medical work, Dr. Wiesen is involved in OurCrowd, a venture capital crowdfunding platform that allows investors from around the world to invest in hand-picked Israeli startups.
One day a week, Dr. Wiesen uses his health industry contacts both in Israel and the United States to connect interested parties to health systems and physician networks.
“Diplomacy can only go so far,” he says. “If we can get individuals and companies to invest in Israel and see the value of our ‘Start-Up Nation,’ we can use those relationships and connections as a basis for building the country’s international standing.”
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