Naira Chobanyan, MD, PhD, ScD

Dr. Chobanyan received her MD degree with highest honors designation from Yerevan State Medical University in Armenia, her PhD in Clinical Oncology from Moscow Medical Academy, and her Doctor of Medical Sciences degree from National Cancer Research Center in Moscow, Russia. The latter most degree was bestowed after completing pioneering research which identified hyperandrogenemia in young breast cancer patients under the age of 35.

In addition to her research, she has more than 68 publications with many in the US National Library of Medicine. She has more than 30 years of practice experience including surgical oncology, medical oncology, diagnostic and internal medicine in Europe. Dr. Chobanyan’s pursuit of excellence is also evident in receiving her MD certification in the United States, and completion of a Fellowship in Clinical Oncology at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Her postgraduate training includes European School of Oncology, National Cancer Centers of Italy, Canada, Israel, and Northwester University of the USA.

As a professor of clinical medicine at AUC, Dr. Chobanyan develops students’ clinical skills through clinical medicine small group teaching classes. She also established and now directs the university’s Clinical Medicine Fellowship program, which connects AUC graduates with clinical research and teaching projects in Sint Maarten. Their work has included novel studies on breast abnormalities and type 2 diabetes in Caribbean populations. She developed a Learners-as-Educators model as educational tool for medical students teaching trough comprehensive community outreach clinics. Dr. Chobanyan is also licensed oncologist here in Sint Maarten.