Elad Fraiman

Undergraduate: Case Western Reserve University (2020)

Graduate: University of Haifa (2021)

About me: At the University of Haifa in Israel, I pursued my Master of Public Health degree. Through the program's core curriculum and timing coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic, I learned how Israel's healthcare system can function seamlessly for some but can oftentimes pose structural barriers for minority groups. I was fortunate to bear witness to and benefit from Israel's initial success in handling the COVID-19 pandemic and distributing COVID-19 vaccinations; however, I now see that even some of the best health systems can perpetuate inequity. Whether it is regarding equitable vaccine distribution, equitable distribution of healthcare access, or a lack of LGBT centered healthcare, improving healthcare systems is one way to foster justice in society.