YEREVAN, Armenia — The Armenian American Medical Association (AAMA), in collaboration with the American University of Armenia (AUA) Gerald and Patricia Turpanjian College of Health Sciences, continued their joint medical education series with webinar on primary care management of chronic kidney disease, bringing together healthcare professionals from Armenia and abroad.
The event featured Dr. Seda Babroudi, nephrologist at Tufts Medical Center and assistant professor of medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine, and Dr. Ara Ajemian, board-certified family physician and medical director at Valley Medical Group in New Jersey. The session attracted a large and diverse audience of healthcare providers, primarily from Armenia, representing both Yerevan and all regions, as well as a small number of international participants.
The speakers addressed key aspects of chronic kidney disease (CKD) management in primary care, including diagnostic criteria and staging, identification of risk factors, and evidence-based treatment approaches. Participants were introduced to current therapeutic strategies, including the use of RAS inhibitors, SGLT2 inhibitors, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and nonsteroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists. The session also covered cardiovascular risk reduction, lifestyle interventions, and management of CKD-related complications such as anemia and electrolyte imbalances, along with guidance on timely referral to nephrology care.
A central component of the webinar was the discussion of clinical cases, which allowed participants to explore practical, real-world approaches to slowing CKD progression and improving patient outcomes. The interactive format and emphasis on applicability to daily clinical practice were particularly valued by attendees.
Launched in 2024, the AUA-AAMA webinar series serves as a platform for continuous professional development and cross-border knowledge exchange between Armenian and diaspora healthcare professionals. By combining international expertise with local clinical context, the initiative contributes to strengthening the capacity of Armenia’s healthcare workforce and improving the management of chronic diseases in primary care settings.
The Armenian American Medical Association (AAMA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1972 that represents Armenian-American physicians in the Greater Boston area. AAMA’s mission is to promote excellence in healthcare in Armenian communities and support the professional development of healthcare professionals. Through collaboration with partners in the U.S. and abroad, the organization works to improve the delivery of healthcare, medical education, and research in Armenia. AAMA continuously cooperates with various governmental and non-governmental organizations in Armenia, aiming to support the healthcare and professional needs of Armenian communities.
The AUA Gerald and Patricia Turpanjian College of Health Sciences works actively to improve population health and health services in Armenia and the region through interdisciplinary education and development of health professionals to be leaders in public health, nursing, health services research and evaluation, and health care delivery and management.