Who We Are
Meduni's dedicated team of skilled professionals has the expert knowledge, experience, and network to realize the organization’s goals, ensuring full transparency with
greater outcomes.
Meduni UMSI, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, was established in 2016 in the State of Maryland to assist with healthcare concerns for those in desperate need.
Our mission is to provide healthcare assistance and support to individuals and communities in need with a predominant focus on Armenia.
Dr. Mikayel Mkrtichyan
Board Director and Assistant Professor at Georgetown University Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center
Dr. Myron Allukian Jr.
Advisory Board Director, Internationally Recognized Public Health Expert and
Former Dental Director of City of Boston
Dr. Samir Khleif
Advisory Board Director, CEO of Evercare Global Cancer Centers and Director of the Global Cancer Research and Impact Institute
Lana Eganova
Board Director, Finance and Accounting Executive, Scientist at National Center for
Biotechnology Information, National Institutes of Health
Dr. Gennaro LaBella
Board Director, Training program Executive, Colorectal Surgeon at
Good Samaritan Hospital
Dr. Gagik Bazikyan
Board Director, Hospice and Palliative Care Program Executive, Vice President of
National Oncology Center of Armenia and Former Chief Oncologist of Armenia
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Dr. Hovhannes Harutyunyan
Assistant Director of Meduni Armenia, Director of Gyumri-Berlin Clinic CJSC and
Former Deputy Minister of the Healthcare of Armenia
Rateb Rabie
Advisory Board Director, Social Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of Holy Land
Christian Ecumenical Foundation
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Levon Mikaelian
Board Director, Advocating Committee Executive, Musician, CEO of Make A Wave Academy and Musical Director of Maryland Youth Ballet
Rouzanna Oganissian
Board Director, Fundraising Committee Executive: Vice President of Business Banking at Capital Bank, Fiduciary Banking Specialist
Christian Walker
Board Director, Budget and Fundraising Executive, Innovative Senior Management
Executive in Life Science and Regenerative Medicine
Dr. Gevorg Tamamyan
Board Director, Pediatric Cancer Program Executive, Chief Pediatric Oncologist of Armenia, Professor at YSMU and Co-Founder of City of Smile
Bagrat Bayburtian
Board Director, Senior Technology and Product Executive at Deloitte, Managing Director of Deloitte Transactions & Business Analytics
Our Mission and Goals
Our Mission and Goals
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Establishment and start-up operation initiative for an affiliate organization in Yerevan. Armenia to oversee and realize Meduni UMSI goals and visions on the ground.
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Apply for ASHA and other grants including grant writing to multiple organizations for the 1st Palliative and Hospice Center in Armenia.
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Finish the negotiations with the Government of Armenia (City Hall) regarding the donation of the building for the Hospice Center. Finalize the promissory note from the Ministry of Healthcare regarding subsidies.
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Maintain newly established relationship with AAMS & AAHPO for mutual projects for improvement of the healthcare system in Armenia, including training programs, medical equipment delivery and screening programs (colorectal cancer).
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Raise funds to support our operations in the US and Armenia. Moreover, contribute toward causes we supported in 2019.