Armenian Medical Association
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The Armenian Medical Association (ArMA) , founded in 2002 by Parounak Zelveian
, is a professional union of doctors, biomedical scientists and public health professionals in Armenia
. ArMA is a non-profit NGO with objectives of promoting high-level medical practice, education and research; fostering advanced ethical behaviour by medical professionals; protecting independence and rights of both doctors and patients.
. Four YMICs were organized in 2001, 2003, 2005 and 2007, Yerevan
, Armenia
Parounak Zelveian
Parounak H. Zelveian is an internationally recognized specialist in the field of arterial hypertension and sleep apnea and a famous public health figure in Armenia.-Positions:* Head of Preventive Cardiology Center at L.A...
, is a professional union of doctors, biomedical scientists and public health professionals in Armenia
Armenia
Armenia , officially the Republic of Armenia , is a landlocked mountainous country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia...
. ArMA is a non-profit NGO with objectives of promoting high-level medical practice, education and research; fostering advanced ethical behaviour by medical professionals; protecting independence and rights of both doctors and patients.
Young Medics International Conference
The main biannual event of ArMA is the Young Medics International Conference (YMIC)Young Medics International Conference
Young Medics International Conference is an international conference for young medical doctors and researchers, organized biannually in Yerevan, Armenia by Armenian Medical Association under the auspices of National Academy of Sciences, Ministry of Health, Yerevan State Medical University,...
. Four YMICs were organized in 2001, 2003, 2005 and 2007, Yerevan
Yerevan
Yerevan is the capital and largest city of Armenia and one of the world's oldest continuously-inhabited cities. Situated along the Hrazdan River, Yerevan is the administrative, cultural, and industrial center of the country...
, Armenia
Armenia
Armenia , officially the Republic of Armenia , is a landlocked mountainous country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia...
International Memberships
- ArMA is a member of World Medical Association (WMA)World Medical AssociationThe World Medical Association is an international and independent confederation of free professional Medical Associations, therefore representing physicians worldwide...
- ArMA is a member of European Forum of Medical Associations (EFMA)European Forum of Medical AssociationsEuropean Forum of Medical Associations is an international organisation with an aim to establish dialogue and cooperation between National Medical Associations and World Health Organization in the European Region to improve the quality of health and health care in Europe; promote the exchange of...