International Center for Professional Development - ICPD

20/10/2026

We are delighted to share that the 3rd Dr. Aram Chobanian Conference on Postgraduate Medical Education and Continuing Professional Development has been featured in the Armenian Mirror-Spectator.

Held on October 10, the international conference brought together healthcare professionals, medical educators, and experts to explore the future of medical education, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI), emerging technologies, and innovative approaches to teaching and learning.

We are grateful to our speakers, moderators, participants, and partners!

📖 Read the full article:

YEREVAN — The 3rd Dr. Aram Chobanian Conference on Postgraduate Medical Education and Continuing Professional Development virtually brought together 187 participants for an international exchange of ideas on the future […]

16/09/2026

📢Registration is now open! See the link below. You can also find more information on our website.

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.

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 10, 2026, at 8 AM EDT

Registration link https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VpEgrrnxS5ag-t7Sy5StuA
Website https://icpd.am/conference/41

29/07/2026

📢 Save the Date!

We are delighted to announce the 3rd Dr. Aram Chobanian's National Conference on Postgraduate Medical Education & Continuing Professional Development.

🩺 Theme:
Innovations in Medical Education: Optimizing Learning Through Technology and Novel Teaching Strategies

📅 Date: October 10, 2026
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM EDT
💻 Format: Virtual

We are honored to welcome Dr. David L. Battinelli, MD (Northwell Health, USA) as our Keynote Speaker.

Conference Chair:
Dr. Gevorg Yaghjyan, MD, PhD (Armenia/USA)

Join medical educators, healthcare professionals, researchers, and trainees from around the world as we explore innovative approaches that are shaping the future of postgraduate medical education and continuing professional development.

Mark your calendar and stay tuned for registration details and the full conference program!

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24/05/2026

The 4th Professor Edgar Housepian Clinical Neuroscience Conference – Modern Epilepsy Practice: Innovations in Diagnosis, Therapy and Outcomes has concluded successfully, , organized by ICPD.

More than 100 specialists from around the world gathered in Yerevan to discuss the latest advances in the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy.

See media coverage of the conference.

Աշխարհի տարբեր երկրներից նյարդաբանության, նեյրովիրաբուժության, անեսթեզիոլոգիայի և ռադիոլոգիայի ոլորտների ավելի քան 100 առաջատար նեղ մասնագետներ  Երևանում&n...

24/05/2026

On May 21–22, the 4th Professor Edgar Housepian Clinical Neuroscience Conference – Modern Epilepsy Practice: Innovations in Diagnosis, Therapy and Outcomes was held. The conference was dedicated to key challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy, modern clinical approaches, and the exchange of international experience in neurology.

08/04/2026

🧠 4th Professor Edgar Housepian Clinical Neuroscience Conference – Modern Epilepsy Practice: Innovations in Diagnosis, Therapy and Outcomes ✨

🌍Join leading specialists in neurology, neurosurgery, anesthesiology, and radiology from the United States, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Spain, Russia, Georgia, and Armenia for a two-day international conference focused on the latest advances in epilepsy diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes 💡

Target Audience
Neurologists–epileptologists, neurosurgeons, anesthesiologists, and radiologists 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

Highlights

*Cutting-edge approaches to epilepsy classification, diagnosis, and treatment
*International clinical experience and best practices from the United States, Europe, Russia, and Armenia
*Educational EEG and video demonstrations of epileptic seizures in children and adults
*Advanced neuroimaging techniques, including MRI post-processing methods and the role of stereo-EEG in seizure focus localization
*Pre-surgical evaluation and surgical approaches in epilepsy care
*Special focus on awake craniotomy, including procedural nuances and safety strategies for emergency situations
*Recent discoveries of novel genes associated with epilepsy and current approaches to genetic-based therapies

Language: English
Participation Fee: AMD 25,000

Registration will be available soon.

25/12/2025