Dr. Gerlof Valk

Professor

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Biography

Gerlof Valk is a Full Professor of Endocrinology at UMC Utrecht, focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with neuroendocrine tumors and Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN). His work emphasizes the standardization and continuous improvement of national care for MEN patients, aiming at innovative treatment strategies and personalized cancer care. His research interests include epidemiological and translational studies related to MEN and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. He has been actively involved in academic appointments since 2014 as an internist-endocrinologist and head of the endocrinology section at UMC Utrecht, and has contributed significantly as a vice program director for internal medicine residency from 2007 to 2014. Prior to that, he was a senior researcher at the Institute Extramural Medical Research (EMGO Institute) associated with the Free University Medical Centre from 1997 to 2001. Dr. Valk also leads the ENETS MEN1 taskforce and coordinates the collaboration between centers of expertise in rare endocrine conditions, furthering research and clinical practices in this vital area of medicine.

Research Interests

Endocrinology Neuroendocrine Tumors Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Clinical Epidemiology Innovative Treatment Strategies Personalized Cancer Care

Experience

Internist-endocrinologist

2014-01-01 — Present

UMC Utrecht • Utrecht, Netherlands

Internist-endocrinologist

2007-01-01 — 2014-01-01

UMC Utrecht • Utrecht, Netherlands

Senior Researcher

1997-01-01 — 2001-01-01

EMGO Institute, Free University Medical Centre • Amsterdam, Netherlands

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.