15 Notable alumni of Yerevan State Medical University
Updated: June 03, 2026 EliteDegrees
Yerevan State Medical University is ranked #4,693 in the world and #3 in Armenia by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 15 notable alumni from Yerevan State Medical University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Yerevan State Medical University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Armen Hambardzumyan
1958-. (aged 68)
manufacturer
Armen Levoni Hambardzumyan is an Armenian actor and producer. Hambardzumyan was awarded the Golden Medal of the Ministry of Culture of the RA as well as the Certificate of the Ministry of Defense of the RA.
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2. Yeghia Jerejian
1957-. (aged 69)
historian
writer
Yeghia Jerejian (Armenian: Տոքթ. Եղիկ Ճէրէճեան, born in 1957, in Beiruth) is a Lebanese-Armenian author and political figure, Social Democrat Hunchakian Party Central Committee Member (since 1995). From 1992 to 2009 (for four times) he was elected as a member of the Lebanese parliament from Beirut.
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3. Mkhitar Mnatsakanyan
1950-. (aged 76)
politician
surgeon
statesperson
composer
physician
Mkhitar Mnatsakanyan is an Armenian politician. On November 23, 2009, Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan appointed Mkhitar Mnatsakanyan as the Republic's Labour and Social Affairs Minister.
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4. Sona Van
1952-. (aged 74)
poet
writer
Sona Anushavani Ter-Hovhannisyan, best known by the pen name Sona Van (Սոնա Վան), is an Armenian American poet. She is recognized for her work addressing the Armenian genocide.
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5. Adelaida Avagyan
1924-2000 (aged 76)
physician
researcher
physician-scientist
Adelaida Avagyan was an Armenian physician, researcher, and leader in healthcare. She was the head of the Nutrition Hygiene (Nutritiology) laboratory from 1969 to 1994 in the Armenian Institute of General Hygiene and Occupational Diseases in Yerevan, Armenia. She is the author of more than 50 research articles in journals of the USSR.
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6. Parounak Zelveian
1966-. (aged 60)
cardiologist
Parounak H. Zelveian is a specialist in the field of arterial hypertension and sleep apnea and founder of the Armenian Medical Association..
7. Garik Martirosyan
1974-. (aged 52)
comedian
neurologist
presenter
humorist
television presenter
Garik Yurievich Martirosyan is a Russia-based Armenian entertainer, comedian, TV host, actor and singer. He is the co-producer and host of the Comedy Club Russia which airs on Russian TV channel TNT. He was also one of 4 hosts of Prozhektorperiskhilton broadcast on Channel One.
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8. Aram Mp3
1984-. (aged 42)
guitarist
KVN actor
comedian
singer
keyboardist
Aram Avetiki Sargsyan, known professionally as Aram Mp3 (Armenian: Արամ Mp3; often stylized as Aram MP3), is an Armenian singer and comedian. He represented Armenia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 with the song "Not Alone", which finished in fourth place.
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9. Ara Babloyan
1947-. (aged 79)
urologist
politician
pediatrician
surgeon
Ara Babloyan is an Armenian pediatric surgeon and politician, and the former President of the National Assembly of Armenia.
10. Armen Ashotyan
1975-. (aged 51)
forensic pathologist
mind gamer
politician
Armen Gevorgi Ashotyan is an Armenian politician who served as Minister of Education and Science of Armenia from 2009 to 2016. He is currently deputy chairman of the Republican Party of Armenia.
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11. Bella Kocharyan
1954-. (aged 72)
politician
Bella Levoni Kocharyan is the wife of former Armenian President Robert Kocharyan and is the former First Lady of Armenia.
12. Emil Gabrielian
1931-2010 (aged 79)
surgeon
pharmacologist
Emil Samsonovich Gabrielian was an Armenian physician and academician. From 1971 to 1975, he served as the Rector of Yerevan State Medical Institute, and from 1975 to 1989, he was the Minister of Health of Armenia.
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13. David Babakhanyan
1975-. (aged 51)
screenwriter
film director
manufacturer
director
David Aleksandri Babakhanyan is an Armenian film director, producer and screenwriter. His career began in 1995, in cooperation with "Sharm Holding", as a screenwriter. He has cooperated with channels Armenia TV and Armenia 1 (Public Television of Armenia). Since 2012, he has been the general director at Armenia TV. He is a producer, screenwriter and director of a significant number...
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14. Araxie Saryan
1937-2013 (aged 76)
art historian
musicologist
musician
Araksi Sarian-Harutunian was an Armenian musicologist, art history candidate, professor of Yerevan State Conservatory. Honored Art Worker of Armenia (2008). Member of Composers Union of Armenia (1966).
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15. Vahan Artsruni
1965-. (aged 61)
composer
singer
physician
musician
Vahan Artsruni is a modern Armenian rock musician, singer, composer and artist.