The Chair of General Medicine at Yerevan Gladzor University was established in 2021. Despite being relatively new, the Chair has already attracted significant attention from both Armenian and international students. Currently, approximately 200 international students are enrolled at Yerevan Gladzor University. The success of the faculties of General Medicine and Dentistry is evidenced by the students’ enthusiasm for attending classes, their positive feedback regarding the University’s administration and academic staff, and most importantly, the high quality of the lectures provided. YGU follows a policy of providing an individualized approach to each student.
From the day of its establishment, the Chair was led by Lilit Sukiasyan, PhD in Biological Sciences. Since 2024, the Chair has been headed by H. G. Vahradyan, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor.
To achieve the Chair’s goals and objectives, and to ensure the attainment of the learning outcomes defined by professional educational programs, the teaching staff of the Chair is continuously reinforced by doctors of sciences, professors, associate professors, candidates of sciences, and leading specialists in the field. Currently, the Chair of General Medicine employs 24 lecturers.
To facilitate undergraduate academic, clinical, and research internships, the Faculties of General Medicine and Dentistry at Yerevan Gladzor University maintain active partnerships with some of the Republic’s leading medical institutions, including Erebuni Medical Centre, Armenia Medical Centre, and various dental clinics. The University also collaborates closely with secondary vocational medical education institutions such as the Erebuni Medical Academy Foundation, Gavar State Medical College, Vardenis Medical-Humanities College, Ararat State Medical College, and Yerevan Medical College after Mehrabyan.
The Chair of General Medicine organizes and conducts academic seminars on a monthly basis, following a pre-established schedule aligned with the Chair’s unified research strategy and thematic agenda. Regular meetings are also held with distinguished representatives and leading professionals in the field, with the aim of keeping students informed about current trends and advancements in the sector alongside the academic curriculum. As part of their professional courses, students - accompanied by academic staff - visit relevant clinics and laboratories to gain practical exposure to real-world medical environments.
