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YSMU Rectorate meeting: presentation of Named Scholarship candidates and a Visiting Professor. 28/09/2026 At the proposal of Professor Ara Babloyan, Chairman of the Board of Governors and Scientific Director of the Arabkir Medical Center-Institute of Child and Adolescent Health, renowned physician-urologist, Professor and pediatric urology specialist Paul Merguerian will join the distinguished ranks of visiting professors of Yerevan State Medical University. This was announced by YSMU Rector Armen Muradyan at the meeting of the Rectorate convened on September 28, adding that its compatriot is being granted the status of Visiting Professor of the Department of Pediatric Surgery. Paul Merguerian is currently in his homeland as part of the delegation of Perch Abgaryan, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Armenia in Fresno and Honorary Professor of YSMU. The Head of the Division of Pediatric Urology at Seattle Children's Hospital presented the topic "Technological Integration and Digital Tools" at the 4th International Medical Conference "In Pursuit of Excellence," held at the Medical University last week. The experienced specialist has been collaborating with the Arabkir Medical Complex-Institute of Child and Adolescent Health for 20 years. Professor Ara Babloyan, former long-standing Head of the Department of Pediatric Surgery, addressing the members of the Rectorate, noted that his colleague, who resides in the United States, regularly visits the medical complex during the year and performs surgeries together with Armenian colleagues. Upon assuming the honorary status of Visiting Professor of the medical university, Professor Merguerian expressed his willingness to deepen cooperation in the educational field as well and to serve as a Heratsi representative. According to Ara Babloyan, in pediatric surgery there are congenital anomalies and diseases that are encountered in everyday practice, as well as rare conditions. It is precisely thanks to Paul Merguerian's support and effective cooperation that numerous children receive treatment, recover, and do not need to leave the country. The newly appointed Visiting Professor emphasized that it is a great honor for him not only to have been coming to Armenia and performing surgeries for more than 16 years, but also to teach. He noted that he has witnessed the positive changes that pediatric surgery has undergone in its country. Alongside the treatment process, Paul Merguerian's primary goal is to educate future physicians. It should be noted that, by decision of the Rector, Perch Abgaryan, who has made a significant contribution to expanding effective cooperation between the United States and Armenia in the field of medical science, will assume the duties of Ambassador of the "Medical World Armenia Congress 2027," to be held in Yerevan in July, in support of the mission carried out over many years. This large-scale event will be dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the medical university. Armen Muradyan also informed those present that in May 2027, the proposal to award Professor Ara Babloyan, an accomplished healthcare administrator, the title of Honorary Doctor of the medical university, as well as to establish a special scholarship in his name in the field of pediatric surgery, will be submitted to the Nomination Committee of the medical university. Students competing for named scholarships in the 2026-2027 academic year were presented at the Rectorate meeting. The deans of the faculties, in turn, presented the future physicians competing for the scholarships for recommendation by the members of the Rectorate, to be subsequently approved at a meeting of the Academic Council. High academic achievement and discipline are the clear criteria established for the candidates under the competitive procedure. From the Faculty of General Medicine, Robert Mkrtchyan, Svetlana Simonyan, and Arpi Mkrtchyan are candidates for the three Mkhitar Heratsi Named Scholarships. Diana Ananyan is a candidate for the Vahan Artsruni Named Scholarship; Sevada Nersisyan for the Levon Hovhannisyan Named Scholarship; Razmik Simonyan for the Grigor Areshyan Named Scholarship; and Milena Zadoyan for the Bardughimeos Fanarjyan Named Scholarship. From the Faculty of Dentistry, following a highly competitive process (two students competing for one position), Seda Abrahamyan is a candidate for the Mkhitar Heratsi Named Scholarship, Astghik Manvelyan for the R. Yolyan Named Scholarship, and Hayk Babayan for the Karlen Yesayan Named Scholarship. Sergey Evoyan, a fourth-year cadet of the Faculty of Military Medicine, is a candidate for the Meruzhan Stepanyan Named Scholarship. The YSMU Rector met the scholarship candidates individually, by name, and inquired about the areas in which they intend to specialize in the future. Congratulating the students on this important educational achievement, he wished them further success, including on the international stage. The recipients of the named scholarships also expressed their gratitude to the university and the deans for providing an opportunity to have their academic achievements evaluated objectively. The agenda for the meeting of the Academic Council to be held on September 30 was presented by Tatevik Avagyan, Sientific Secretary of the medical university. Those responsible for the educational and clinical areas reported on the work carried out during the week.

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Seattle Children's ranks among nation's top 10 children's hospitals for third straight year. Sep 15, 2026, 00:05 ET Seattle Children's ranks No. 1 in Washington state and ties for No. 1 in the Pacific region in latest U.S. News & World Report SEATTLE, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - For the third year in a row, Seattle Children's has achieved the U.S. News & World Report's Best Children's Hospitals Honor Roll, a distinction awarded to only 10 children's hospitals across the country. Seattle Children's was named the No. 1 pediatric hospital in Washington state and ranked No. 1 in the Pacific region in a tie. The Pacific region includes Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. The rankings help parents and caregivers, along with their physicians, navigate the challenges of choosing the best possible care for children with serious illnesses or complex medical needs. The rankings also reflect an organization's dedication to clinical outcomes, quality improvement and patient safety. "Earning a spot among the nation's top 10 children's hospitals for the third consecutive year is a testament to every team member who shows up daily with purpose and dedication," said Seattle Children's CEO Dr. Christopher A. Longhurst. "It takes our entire team working together to guide caregivers through complex medical decisions and deliver world-class care, confirming our commitment to our mission of hope, care and cures." Seattle Children's ranked in every specialty evaluated, with four specialties placing in the nation's top 10: * Cancer * Diabetes & Endocrinology * Nephrology * Pulmonology & Lung Surgery For the 2026-2027 rankings, U.S. News, together with RTI International, a North Carolina-based research firm, collected and analyzed data from 114 children's hospitals and surveyed thousands of pediatric specialists. Children's hospitals awarded a "Best" designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, compliance with established best practices and level and quality of hospital resources directly related to patient care. The full rankings for the 2026-2027 Best Children's Hospitals Honor Roll, regional and specialty rankings can be found at USNews.com. About U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report is the global leader for journalism that empowers consumers, citizens, business leaders and policy officials to make confident decisions in all aspects of their lives and communities. A multifaceted media company, U.S. News provides unbiased rankings, independent reporting and analysis, and consumer advice to millions of people on USNews.com each month. A pillar in Washington for more than 90 years, U.S. News is the trusted home for in-depth and exclusive insights on education, health, politics, the economy, insurance, personal finance, travel, automobiles, real estate, careers and consumer products and services. About Seattle Children's Seattle Children's mission is to provide hope, care and cures to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Together, Seattle Children's Hospital, Research Institute and Foundation deliver superior patient care, identify new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and raise funds to create better futures for patients. Ranked as one of the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report, Seattle Children's serves as the pediatric and adolescent academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho - the largest geographic region of any children's hospital in the country. As one of the nation's top pediatric research centers, Seattle Children's Research Institute is internationally recognized for its work in neurosciences, immunology, cancer, infectious disease, injury prevention and much more. Seattle Children's Foundation, along with Seattle Children's Guild Association - the largest all-volunteer fundraising network for any hospital in the country - works with our generous community to raise funds for lifesaving care and research. SOURCE Seattle Children's