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:

• Identify training provided by Diaspora organizations and Local organizations
• Analyze the current directions and types of training offered in Armenia.
• Identify potential avenues for collaboration between various training providers.
• Recognize and address existing challenges within the training landscape.

The conference date: 

June 1^st, 2024, at 16:00 Yerevan time

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 1^st, 2025, at 8 AM EDT

3^RD DR. ARAM CHOBANIAN CONFERENCE ON POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION & CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

INNOVATIONS IN MEDICAL EDUCATION
Optimizing Learning Through Technology and Novel Teaching Strategies

The International Center for Professional Development (ICPD), with the support of the Fund for Armenian Relief (FAR), is pleased to organize the 3rd Postgraduate Medical Education Conference in honor of the late Dr. Aram Chobanian, a pioneer in advancing healthcare education in Armenia. 

OBJECTIVES: This virtual conference will explore innovative approaches that are transforming postgraduate medical education. Through expert presentations, interactive discussions, and networking opportunities, participants will learn about emerging educational technologies and teaching strategies, including artificial intelligence, simulation-based learning, extended reality (XR), adaptive learning platforms, and digital educational resources. The conference aims to provide practical insights into the implementation of these innovations to enhance learner engagement, improve educational outcomes, and support lifelong learning. Participants will gain valuable knowledge and tools to optimize training programs and prepare healthcare professionals for the evolving demands of modern medicine.

CONFERENCE CHAIR:

Dr. Gevorg Yaghjyan, MD, PhD/USA

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

David L. Battinelli, MD/USA

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Medical school faculty and educators, medical students and residents, program directors and GME leaders, deans, vice-deans, and leaders of medical universities, hospital education and training leaders

CONFERENCE DATE:

October 9, 2026, at 8 AM EDT