Main Network Page
Connected for Impact
My network spans continents and disciplines because health challenges don't respect boundaries. From village healers to tech entrepreneurs, from refugees to researchers, each connection strengthens our collective ability to heal.
Tags: global-health, international-work, community-medicine
International Colleagues (Subpage)
A Global Medical Family
Over 20 years, I've built relationships with healthcare workers worldwide:
- Tropical medicine specialists across Africa
- Public health leaders in Europe
- Innovation pioneers in Silicon Valley
- Traditional healers in Asia
- Humanitarian responders globally
Collaboration Philosophy: The best solutions come from diverse perspectives united by common purpose.
Tags: global-health, international-work
Professional Associations (Subpage)
Organized for Change
Active Memberships:
- KAMG (Dutch Public Health Physicians)
- NVIB (Dutch Infectious Disease Control)
- KNMG (Dutch Medical Society)
- Forensisch Medisch Genootschap
- Global health networks
Leadership Roles:
- Innovation committee positions
- Educational program development
- Policy advisory roles
Tags: dutch-health-tales, public-health, forensic-medicine
Community Projects (Subpage)
Local Action, Global Impact
My community work bridges professional expertise with grassroots needs:
- Vaccine confidence building in migrant communities
- Health literacy programs
- Youth health innovation challenges
- Cultural health mediation
"Community health is where policy meets people."
Tags: community-medicine, vaccine-stories, dutch-health-tales
Mentorship (Subpage)
Growing the Next Generation
Mentoring young health professionals is how we ensure better tomorrows:
Mentorship Areas:
- Career development in global health
- Innovation and entrepreneurship
- Work-life balance in medicine
- Cross-cultural competence
- Science communication
Approach: Ask questions, share stories, create connections.
Tags: teaching, questions-over-answers, work-life-symphony