Dr. Geert Jan Geersing

Professor

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Biography

Geert-Jan Geersing has been a full professor at UMC Utrecht, with a combined focus on clinical work as a general practitioner and research in cardiovascular disease management in primary care over the past 10-15 years. He possesses a strong background in predictive analytics, particularly concerning cardiovascular conditions associated with hypercoagulability and anticoagulation, such as venous thromboembolism (VTE) and atrial fibrillation (AF). His research has focused on creating prediction models for the early detection of pulmonary embolism, utilizing individual patient data and meta-analytical techniques. Additionally, Geersing has contributed to prognostic prediction models assessing stroke risk in AF patients and bleeding risk for those receiving anticoagulant medications. His current work targets chronic care models for an increasing population of frail elderly patients with multimorbidity and cardiovascular conditions. Geersing has recently presented on the successful FRAIL-AF randomized controlled trial at the ESC 2023 hotline session, which illustrates his commitment to improving cardiovascular health through high-quality research aimed at early detection, risk-stratification, and innovation in primary care.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

UMC Utrecht • Utrecht, Netherlands

Leading research and teaching in the field of cardiovascular disease management and primary care.

Awards

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Veni Vidi Grant

2018-01-01
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Future Leaders Program

2020-01-01

Requirements for UMC Utrecht

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Recognized Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field Secured PhD position/funding and a supervisory team at UMC Utrecht Training and Supervision Agreement (TSA)
Application Checklist
  • Copy of most relevant diploma
  • Valid proof of identity (Passport check)
  • Training and Supervision Agreement (TSA)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Working title of the dissertation
Specialization Notes

PhD candidates at UMC Utrecht are generally considered employees. Admission requires first securing a position with a professor (promotor) within the Graduate School of Life Sciences.