Laboratory doctor Meri F. Kaloyan

Education:

2002–2003 – Clinical Residency in Microbiology, Avdalbekyan National Institute of Health

1996–2002 – Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi, Faculty of Medical Prevention

2020 – Master’s Degree in Business, Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi

Professional Development:

2022 – American University of Armenia, Turpanjian School of Public Health: Quality Management in Laboratories course

2022 – AMAS: Laboratory Quality Management System ISO 15189:2012 training course

2021 – “Kachestvo Consulting” LLC: Medical Laboratories – ISO 15189: Fundamentals of Quality and Competency Requirements course

2021 – Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi: Advanced training in Clinical Microbiology

2021 – Avdalbekyan National Institute of Health: Postgraduate course PCR and Laboratory Methods of Molecular Genetics in Clinical Practice

2020 – Avdalbekyan National Institute of Health: Postgraduate course Topical Issues of Airborne Infections

2019 – Avdalbekyan National Institute of Health: Postgraduate course Normal Human Microflora and Laboratory Diagnostics of the Colon

2019 – National Institute of Health: Seminar on Quality Management in Medical Laboratories in Compliance with ISO 15189

2013 – Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi: Advanced training in Clinical Microbiology

2005 – Avdalbekyan National Institute of Health: Course in Clinical Microbiology

Professional Experience:

Since 2022 – Head of Bacteriology Laboratory, “Nairi” Medical Center

2021–2022 – Microbiologist, “Tsito” Medical Center

2004–2020 – Microbiologist and Head of Bacteriology Laboratory, “Nairi” Medical Center

2003–2004 – Microbiologist, “Erebouni” Medical Center

Awards:

2023 – "Physician and Medical Institution of the Year" award by AY-AY-DI Publishing – awarded to a microbiologist for outstanding professional expertise

2022 – “Quality Mark 2022” award as “Physician of the Year” for professional achievements, unwavering dedication, high responsibility, and contributions to the development of the field