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New Programs and International Initiatives on the Agenda of YSMU and HENAR Foundation Cooperation

YSMU Rector Armen Muradyan, joined by the University’s Vice-Rectors, held a working meeting with Arman Voskerchyan, co-founder of the HENAR Foundation, and Yelena Abovyan, the foundation’s Executive Director.

15/10/2026

YSMU Associate Professor Artak Heboyan once again among the top 2% of the world’s most influential scientists

Artak Heboyan, Head of the “Dentistry” educational program at Yerevan State Medical University (YSMU) named after Mkhitar Heratsi, Associate Professor at the Department of Orthopedic Dentistry; has once again been included in the list of the world’s top 2% of the most influential scientists.

14/10/2026

ECCES 2026 International Conference on Medical Education Brings Together Leading Experts in Tbilisi

ECCES 2026 International Conference on Medical Education Brings Together Leading Experts in Tbilisi Held on October 12–13 in Tbilisi under the theme “Advancing Medical Education: Internationalization, Innovation, and Academic Excellence,” the ECCES 2026 International Conference on Medical Education brings together leading experts from various countries.

14/10/2026

The third module of the WHO SORT IT program being held at YSMU

The third module of the training program “Digital empowerment at the frontlines: SORT IT (Structured Operational Research and Training Initiative) for advancing Universal Health Coverage through implementation research in Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan (2026)” dedicated to Scientific Manuscript Writing started at Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi, under the auspices of the UNICEF/UNDP/World Bank/WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR). The module will last for one week—from October 7 to 14.

12/10/2026

Pediatrics as One of the Key Focus Areas of the Armenian Medical World Congress 2027

A working meeting was held between Professor Armen Muradyan, President of the Armenian Medical World Congress 2027 and Rector of Yerevan State Medical University (YSMU); Professor Ara Babloyan, Honorary President of the Congress; and Zhenya Ghazaryan, Program Manager at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA).

08/10/2026

The Medical University within the framework of European Researchers’ Night Armenia

This year, Armenia hosted the Pan-European scientific and educational initiative “European Researchers’ Night Armenia” (ERNA), which aimed to promote the popularization of science, stimulate public interest in scientific matters, and foster direct engagement between researchers and the general public.

02/10/2026

Croatia’s Minister of Health gave a lecture at the Medical University

The Medical University, represented by YSMU Rector Armen Muradyan, hosted a delegation led by Irena Hrstić, the Minister of Health of the Republic of Croatia.

01/10/2026

4th Yerevan International Cardiovascular Symposium was held at the Medical University

The 4th Yerevan International Cardiovascular Symposium was held at Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi, bringing together leading cardiologists and cardiovascular specialists from Armenia and abroad. A joint Armenian-German meeting is also being held as part of the symposium, aimed at expanding international professional cooperation and the exchange of experience.

01/10/2026

Meeting and Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Representatives of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Yerevan State Medical University named after Mkhitar Heratsi and the leading pediatric hospital in Los Angeles, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA).

29/09/2026