The document outlines the activities and goals of the Israel-Palestinian Cooperative for Economic Expansion (IPCEE), which aims to enhance healthcare collaboration between Israel and the Palestinian West Bank. It discusses initiatives such as advanced trauma life support training for Palestinian physicians and the establishment of the Palestinian and Israeli Renal Society, all aimed at fostering medical self-reliance and reducing the burdens on Israeli healthcare. The action plan includes funding specifics and estimated costs for various training programs and medical equipment distribution from 2016 to 2018.

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CREATINGHOPE ANDOFFERING
INSPIRATION FOR A PEACEFUL FUTURE
CREATI NG HOPE AND OFFERI NG
I NSPI RATI ON FOR A PEACEFUL FUTURE
"The ultimate goal for the IPCEE Healthcare Initiative, known as Peace through
Medicine contributes to the realization of an independent Palestinian State, living
peacefully side-by-side with the State of Israel”
—Robert Zwang
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February 8, 2016
Robert Zwang President / CEO

3. CREATI NG HOPE AND OFFERI NG I NSPI RAT I ON FOR A PEACEFUL FUTURE
n 2011-2012: IPCEE began to form essential in-
dividual and institutional relationships, many of
which consist of informal and unof cial contacts,
thatdistinguishIPCEE’sabilitytoef ectuatecritical
activities.Moreover,duringthisperiodweexplored
and evaluated theprivateand publicmedical land-
scapein thePalestinian West Bankand in Israel.
n 2013-2015: IPCEE sponsored three joint med-
ical conferencesin nephrology, which culminated
in theestablishment of thef rst cross-border med-
ical association known as T e Palestinian and Is-
raeli Renal Society.
n June 2014: IPCEE sponsored a precedent-set-
ting two-day training in Advanced Trauma
Life Support (ATLS). Twenty-two West Bank
Palestinian physicians engaged in the training at
IDF headquarters for Israel’s Central Command.
Instruction wasprovided byIsraeli Medical facul-
ty, Israel’sSchool of MilitaryMedicine, and under
thedirect support ofIsrael’sSurgeon General.T is
was going on under the backdrop of the Israel
Defense Forces (IDF) full force search for three
kidnapped Israeli teenagersin theWest Bank.
IPCEEisnowreadytolaunch an even morerobust
healthcare initiative, Peace T rough Medicine
(PTM), a synergistic approach that fosters stabili-
ty and sustainability, two essential goals for both
Palestiniansand Israelis
n Strengthening essential healthcare infrastruc-
tureand institutional capacityin theregion facili-
tatesmedical self-reliancefor thePalestinians.
n Reducing the burden on Israeli medical and
security institutions while providing signif -
cant cost savings. IPCEE along with our overseas
partnershave identif ed thefollowing two critical
challanges.
THE MI SSI ON
The Israel Palestinian Cooperative for Economic Expansion (IPCEE)
is a Connecticut -based 501(c)(3) formed in 2011. IPCEE’s collaborative
activities are primarily centered in Israel and between Israel and the Palestinian
West Bank. A core IPCEE belief is that fostering sector-specific, cross-border
individual and institutional relationships is an effective way to produce mutually
beneficial results.
THE BACKGROUND

4. ATLS t raining at Tel HaShomer - IDF Central Command, t aught by Israel's School of Milit ary Medicine
CREATI NG HOPE AND OFFERI NG I NSPI RAT I ON FOR A PEACEFUL FUTURE
n Over thepast two yearsIsrael hasissued more
than 500,000 medical permits to West Bank
Palestinianpatientsandtheirfamiliesfortreatment
in Israeli hospitals.Although Israel'shumanitarian
ef orts save lives, the escalating number of
Palestinian patients treated in Israeli hospitals,
posesextraordinarysecurityandf nancial risksfor
Israel and Israeli hospitals.
n T e IPCEE Action Plan supports advanced
fellowships, education and trainingfor Palestinian
physiciansplacedin Israeli partnerhospitals,while
assigned to a strategic Palestinian hospital in the
West Bank.
n Addressing these core issues further fortif es
healthcare capacity, thereby providing greater
sustainabilityand medical self-reliance. Successful
results help to assure increased preparedness for
natural disastersand conf ict.
FI RST CHALLENGE
The shortage of physicians in Israeli hospitals, which
limits treatment for Israelis and the increasing number
of Palestinian patients receiving treatment in Israel.

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PROJECT TIMELINE / SUMMARY ESTIMATED COSTS
Training and Distribution
Years Duration Description Trainees &Kits Total Cost
2016-2018 To beannounced
Palestinian Physician Fellows
@$50,000
20p/year $3,000,000
2016 To be announced ISOS Hospital Evaluation None $100,000
2016 July -December
BMETTrainingProgram +Kit
BMETTrainingProgram @$75K
4
4
$300,000
$254,600
2017 January -June
BMETTrainingProgram +Kit
BMETTraining
6
6
$450,000
$381,000
2016-2017 To be announced
Eight 40’ Container of Medical
Equipment (Jenin)
None $440,000
2016-2018 To be announced Travel N/A $150,000
June2016-Dec. 2018 Administration &Management N/A $375,000
TOTAL Project Summary 2016 - 2018 $5,450,600
BUDGET
To achieve these positive outcomes, we require your
support. Below, you will find the costs and timeline
associated with PTM’s objectives.
Mail: P.O. Box 5003 ~ Woodbury, Connecticut 06798
E-mail: rzwang@ipcee.org ~Web: www.ipcee.org
Office: (203) 707-3078 Mobile: (203) 470-5264 Fax: (203) 263-7539
IPCEE is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization ~ EIN 45-3005555