Advancing Health Equity Through International Collaboration: The Third YSMU–UCLA Joint Conference

Advancing Health Equity Through International Collaboration: The Third YSMU–UCLA Joint Conference

Within the framework of the close and enduring cooperation between Yerevan State Medical University (YSMU) and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the institutions recently held their latest joint online conference.

This initiative, carried out in partnership with the International Healthcare Organization (IHO) and other leading global institutes, aims to solidify academic bridges and implement high-impact international programs. On February 23, 2026, the third installment of this scientific series took place, focusing on one of the most critical challenges in modern medicine: Health Equity.

The virtual forum brought together members of the YSMU Career Development Center’s Cardiology Society, alongside esteemed representatives from prominent international healthcare institutions.

The webinar served as a dynamic platform to examine contemporary healthcare challenges through the prism of global expertise and shared knowledge.

It offered a valuable opportunity for high-level academic exchange and cross-cultural dialogue, reinforcing a collective commitment to achieving health equity at both national and global levels.

Collaborations of this caliber reflect the dedication of all participating parties to fostering professional discourse and driving positive, systemic change in healthcare systems worldwide.