4TH DR. RAFFY HOVANESSIAN INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CONFERENCE ON COLON CANCER
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE | OCTOBER 18–19, 2025
The International Center for Professional Development (ICPD) invites you to the 4th Dr. Raffy Hovanessian International Medical Conference, dedicated to Colon Cancer.
Dr. Raffy Hovanessian has touched countless lives as a physician, philanthropist, and community leader. A graduate of the American University of Beirut (AUB) in internal medicine and gastroenterology, he completed advanced training at Johns Hopkins University. For more than four decades, Dr. Hovanessian led a private practice in Northwest Indiana while serving as president of Mercy Hospital’s medical staff, the Alpha Omega Honor Medical Society, and the Asian American Medical Society. Through his leadership at the Fund for Armenia Relief and as a Board Member of the Armenian American Health Professionals Organization (AAHPO), he became a driving force in advancing continuing medical education for physicians in Armenia.
This year’s program brings together leading international and Armenian experts to advance knowledge in colorectal cancer screening, endoscopy, surgery, and management of advanced disease. Through evidence-based lectures, case-based discussions, and practical insights, the conference aims to strengthen professional capacity, foster collaboration, and improve patient outcomes.
By the end of the conference, participants will gain a comprehensive update on best practices and innovations in colon cancer care, empowering them to apply new knowledge in clinical practice, enhance multidisciplinary collaboration, and advance the fight against colorectal cancer in Armenia and worldwide.
Target Audience:
Abdominal surgeons (colorectal surgeons), family physicians, internists (gastroenterologists, hepatologists, interventional gastrointestinal endoscopists), oncologists (including medical oncologists and radiation oncologists), radiologists, pathologists
Conference Co-Chairs:
Dr. Asadur Jorge Tchekmedyian, MD, Uruguay
Dr. Avetik Petrosyan, MD, Armenia
Join us virtually on October 18–19, 2025, to learn, connect, and shape the future of colon cancer care.
Registration required!
The International Center for Professional Development (ICPD) recognizes its responsibility to honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions to healthcare and medical education in Armenia. In this spirit, ICPD is proud to announce the 3rd Professor Edgar Housepian Clinical Neuroscience Conference: Overview of Movement Disorders.
Professor Edgar Housepian was an internationally renowned neurosurgeon at New York’s Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. His life’s work was dedicated to serving patients, advancing his community, and supporting his homeland. He spearheaded the creation of multiple Continuous Medical Education programs—many of which remain active today—benefiting healthcare professionals across Armenia and Artsakh. His tireless commitment and open-minded approach played a key role in strengthening Armenia’s healthcare system.
Movement disorders encompass a broad group of neurological conditions, including parkinsonian syndromes, hyperkinetic disorders, tremor, and dystonia. Accurate recognition and differentiation of these conditions—combined with the use of modern diagnostic tools such as neuroimaging, genetics, and other biomarkers—are essential for proper diagnosis, as well as for pharmacological and surgical treatment. This symposium offers a unique opportunity to stay current with the latest knowledge, learn from leading experts from the United States, Europe and Armenia, exchange experiences, and find answers to key clinical questions.
The program will deliver focused, comprehensive education tailored to general neurologists, neurosurgeons, pediatric neurologists, family physicians, general practitioners, pediatricians, and rehabilitation specialists with a special interest in movement disorders.
Conference Format
This one-day virtual symposium will be held on September 27, 2025, starting from 14:00 Central Europe Time and 8:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, US. The program will be moderated to encourage participant engagement and interactive Q&A sessions.
Co-Chairs
Samson Khachatryan, MD, PhD – Chairman, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, National Institute of Health, Armenia
Zaruhi Tavadyan, MD – Head of the Center for Parkinson’s Disease and Other Movement Disorders, SOMNUS Neurology Clinic, Armenia
Target Audience
General neurologists, neurosurgeons, pediatric neurologists, family physicians, general practitioners, pediatricians, and rehabilitation specialists.
Symposium Language
English-Armenian simultaneous interpretation.
Registration is required!
Following the success of our first conference and in line with our mission to support continuous professional development, the International Center for Professional Development (ICPD), with the support of the Fund for Armenian Relief (FAR), is pleased to organize the 2nd Postgraduate Medical Education Conference in honor of the late Dr. Aram Chobanian, a pioneer in advancing healthcare education in Armenia.
OBJECTIVES: This virtual conference aims to explore, evaluate, and promote innovative teaching strategies in medical education. Through expert interactive panel discussions and virtual networking sessions, participants will gain insights into the state-of-the-art pedagogical methods, their practical applications, and their potential to improve medical education quality. Our goal is to inspire and equip attendees to implement innovative approaches in their training programs, thereby advancing medical education and fostering the development of more competent, forward-looking, and engaged healthcare professionals.
CONFERENCE CHAIR:
Dr. Gevorg Yaghjyan, MD, PhD; USA
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Ara Tekian, PhD, MHPE; USA
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Physicians, nurses
CONFERENCE DATE:
June 1st, 2025, at 8 AM EDT
Recognizing the outstanding commitment of healthcare professionals in Armenia, the International Center for Professional Development (ICPD) proudly announces the 3rd Dr. Raffy Hovanessian International Medical Conference-Updates on Interventional Radiology for Liver Cirrhosis, taking place virtually on October 12, 2024.
Dr. Raffy Hovanessian has touched the lives of many individuals as a doctor, philanthropist and community leader. He graduated from American University of Beirut (AUB), where he specialized in internal medicine and gastroenterology, finally concluding his instruction at Johns Hopkins University. For 40 years, Dr. Hovanessian led an active private practice in Northwest Indiana. He has been president of the medical staff at Mercy Hospital, of the Alpha Omega Honor Medical Society, and of the Asian American Medical Society. Through his efforts at Fund for Armenia Relief and as a Board member of the Armenian American Health Professionals Organization (AAHPO), he has been an activist leader in supporting continuing medical education to physicians in Armenia.
Join us to advance healthcare knowledge and experience at this groundbreaking conference!
The conference aims to enhance knowledge and skills in managing portal hypertension, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and related interventional radiology procedures. Attendees will learn to interpret imaging findings, formulate treatment plans, and manage variceal bleeding and pediatric portal hypertension. Real-life case presentations from Armenia will cover liver disease management, including interventional radiology, endoscopy, hepatology, and liver transplantation. The event will address challenges in HCC and portal hypertension management and review advancements in interventional radiology.
The conference will foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among healthcare professionals, researchers, and experts. It will provide a platform for networking, sharing experiences, and discussing best practices in liver disease management. Participants will identify areas for improvement, implement evidence-based practices, and promote ongoing education and professional development.
By aligning with these objectives, attendees will gain valuable insights that positively impact their clinical practice and patient care.
Conference Chair:
Dr. Hakob Kocharyan, MD, Moffitt Cancer Center, USA
Target Audience:
Interventional Radiologists, Radiologists, Surgeons, Cardiologists, Vascular Surgeons, Oncologists, Gastroenterologists, Anesthesiologists, Emergency Medicine Physicians, Hepatologists, Medical Residents and Fellows, Infectionists, Epidemiologists
In line with ICPD mission to contribute to continuous professional development and by the support and encouragement of the Fund for Armenian Relief (FAR), we have organized an educational conference targeting postgraduate and continuing medical education. This conference is in honor of late Dr. Aram Chobanian, one of the frontiers of expanding healthcare education in Armenia. This virtual conference will explore current advances in models of postgraduate education and analyze current directions and ways to improve education in Armenia.
Objectives:
The conference date:
June 1st, 2024, at 16:00 Yerevan time
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