Dr. Aram Akopyan
M.D. LAc. MATCM, MSCS, Dipl. O.M.
Bridging medicine, technology and business
About
Visionary, passionate individual with diversified experience in the Medical & Technology fields with focus on education, research, integrative, allopathic & complementary medicines, medical devices, business and project management, and (IT). Global experience, multilingual, creative, organized, adaptable.
With 16 years in technology field in engineering project management and sales, combined with 18 years in healthcare, medical field as an educator, clinician & researcher, I have the unique mix of skills and experiences to bridge medicine, technology and business. I have been involved in both tech and medical start-ups. I am the ideal evangelist.
Transferrable Skills
Education
" The day you stop learning something new is the very day
you grow old..."
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My grandfather
Yerevan Haybusak - Medical University
2012 - 2016
Graduated with highest honors from the medical sciences school obtaining Diploma of M.D. Medical Doctor in General Medicine.
Si Chuan Academy of TCM Medicine
2006 - 2007
Completed residency at academy hospital for Doctorate in Oriental Medicine. Obtained Diplomat O.M. in United States.
Yo San University of TCM Medicine
2001 - 2006
Completed Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture (MATCM) with highest honors. Obtained LAc. in California.
California Polytechnic Institute, Pomona Ca.
Armenia Polytechnic University, Yerevan Ar.
1980 - 1986
Studied Bachelors of Science in Computer Sciences (BSCS). In Armenia Polytechnic University and upon emigration to US continued course prerequisites and graduation class project
2021 - Published "Elemental Nutrition"
A comprehensive study of over 300 foods, their bioactive phytochemical composition and evidence based analysis of health benefits from TCM and Allopathic perspective.
2017 Professor at YHU University
Began teaching at the YHU Medical
University of Yerevan.Anatomy, Physiology, Rehabilitation medicine for General Medicine and Dentistry students.
2016 Helped medical start-up go global
Established global direct and indirect sales for a medical rehabilitation robotics start-up. Built a successful sales plan and distribution network in Europe and Asia.
2015/18/22 - Nepal Health Clinics
Helped deploy physicians to Nepal, operated mobile health centers in rural areas. As clinical field supervisor oversaw treatment of 1500 patients in monthly health camps.
1999 – Dot Com Start-up
As Chief Operating Officer and co founder, helped develop and launch an SAAS for Business to Business (B2B) commerce engine. Similar to Ebay.
2022 Appointed as Director at ETCMA
In 2022 I was elected as the director of communications for the European TCM association (ETCMA) with over 13000 member practitioners across the EU.
2021 Professor at Athens College of TCM
Heritage based TCM and Acupuncture school in Athens Greece. In class, online lectures in TCM Theory, A&P, Physiology, Acupuncture. Clinical rounds and supervision
2008, 2013 – Wellness Center
Launched two independent health and wellness startups. One in Los Angeles CA, another in Greece. Offering wellness services and products to the local communities
2018 Global marketing of Exoskeleton
Helped and Indian Medical Startup in marketing an innovative and cost effective medical exoskeleton for back and knee support for rehabilitation.
2006 – Mid Life Upgrade
After 16 years in IT, I expanded my career. Went to medical school and obtained specialty education in Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) and then an M.D.
Activism
European TCM Association ETCMA
Involved with ETCMA Research Task Force and Editorial board to promote TCM through evidence based practices.
Nepal Pain Relief (NPR) - 2015 - Present
Geneva Based NGO providing free pain relief mobile and stationary clinics in rural Nepal for earthquake disaster areas.
Armenian Health Advocacy - 2007- Present
Private Charity women's advocacy providing medical, psychological and legal advocacy for women in Armenia. Armenia/USA.
Educational Youtube channel
Own personal Youtube channel where I teach Tai Chi and Qi Gong meditation. I also write and recite poetry in various languages.
Published and continue to write books
Active in clinical research projects. Writing and publishing books. Research projects include AI in medicine, Bioactive ingredients in Plants
Olympic Reserves 501.3c - 2004 - 2008
LA based youth water athletics program for troubled boys and girls. Offering water polo, swimming, and scuba diving activities.
Tai Chi Instructional Videos
Tai Chi Instructional Videos
Tai Chi Instructions and More : Cleansing Energy Exercise to Revitalize the Body
Tai Chi Instructions and More : Morning Meridian Revitalizing Warm-Up Exercises
Tai Chi Instructions and More : Tai Chi Energy Exercises
Social Links
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