Stefaan Nijs

Chairperson Trauma Surgery UZ Leuven
Summary
Dr. Stefaan Nijs is a highly accomplished individual with a diverse educational background and extensive experience in the field of medicine and healthcare management.
He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Medicine from KU Leuven Faculty of Medicine, along with a Master's degree in health care management and organisation from KU Leuven. Dr. Nijs also has a background in surgery and holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from KU Leuven.
Throughout his career, Dr. Nijs has held prominent positions at various prestigious organizations. He currently serves as a Hoogleraar geneeskunde (Professor of medicine) at KU Leuven. Previously, he has been the Chairperson of the care programme committee at both VZN KUL and UZ Leuven. Dr. Nijs has also served as the Chairperson of Trauma Surgery at UZ Leuven and as a Member of the Board of Directors at the same institution.
In addition to his role at KU Leuven, Dr. Nijs has held several academic positions, including Associate Professor Of Medicine, Assistant Professor of Medicine, and Adjunct kliniekhoofd at UZ Leuven. He has also worked as a Supervisor and Chirurg at various institutions.
With his extensive experience and robust academic background, Dr. Stefaan Nijs is a respected professional in the field of medicine, surgery, and healthcare management.