Eligibility

Requirements for Participation

To be eligible to apply to Health For Armenia’s Healthcare Leadership Program (HLP), applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

1. A degree as a graduate of a licensed medical university residency program with a specialization in family medicine.
   Preference will be given to candidates who have completed their family medicine residency within the last 5 years.
   Applicants who are expected to complete their family medicine residency by October 2025 are also eligible to apply.
2. Compliance with ongoing professional development requirements.
3. Excellent verbal and written proficiency in Armenian.
4. Basic proficiency in English (preferred, but not required).
5. Willingness to relocate and participate in the program for two years in a regional community of Armenia.

Successful candidates should also demonstrate the following qualities:

1. Commitment to the principle of equitable access to healthcare for the entire population.
2. Demonstrated leadership potential.
3. Outstanding academic, professional, or volunteer achievements.
4. Critical thinking skills and the ability to solve complex problems—even in uncertain conditions.
5. High adaptability and enthusiasm for continuous learning and professional growth.
6. Strong organizational and management skills.
7. Curiosity, willingness to learn, non-standard thinking, and flexibility.
8. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
9. Strong teamwork abilities.

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Benefits and responsibilities

Package of Benefits for HLP Doctor-leaders

In addition to contributing to the health and well-being of community members, Doctor-leaders gain invaluable skills that position them to become influential professionals and drivers of deep, systemic change in the healthcare sector. During the program, Doctor-leaders receive the following benefits:

• World-class training
• Financial support in addition to their government salary
• Comprehensive curriculum with self-assessment opportunities
• Capacity building
• Hands-on clinical practice with mentor support
• Opportunity to work alongside a growing cohort of like-minded professionals
• Local and global mentorship
• Access to a global network of experts
• Opportunities to conduct in-depth research

Responsibilities and time commitment

Taking part in the Healthcare Leadership Program is a serious commitment and requires significant investment from its participants. As part of HLP, Doctor-leaders are expected to:

• Commit to spending 10-12 hours per week participating in webinars, self-guided learning, and project work.
• Undergo preceptorship sessions 2 days/month with faculty members
• Take part in quarterly 2-night in-person retreats every 3 months.
• Carry out an improvement project in their practice with support from HFA faculty in the first year and a community health project focused on prevention in second year.