Dr. Harold Bok

Professor

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Biography

Harold Bok is a professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Netherlands, where he chairs the research group 'Educational Scholarship Veterinary Medicine'. His research focuses on academic research innovations in the field of veterinary education, particularly emphasizing assessment, competency-based education, and workplace-based learning. Harold's mission is to bridge the gap between educational theory and daily educational practice. He graduated in 2005 and has worked as a veterinarian in small animal clinical practice. In 2014, he defended his Ph.D. thesis titled ‘Competency-based Veterinary Education: Integrative Approach to Learning Assessment in Clinical Workplace’. From September 2015 to September 2017, he served as a Teaching Fellow at Utrecht University. He has received multiple nominations for the “Senior Teacher of the Year” award from students in 2017 and 2019. Harold chaired the AAVMC’s Council on International Veterinary Medical Education for the 2019-2020 term and has been a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Academic Teaching at Utrecht University since 2021, becoming a Principal Fellow in 2023.

Research Interests

Experience

Vice Dean Education

2022-06-01 — Present

Utrecht University • Utrecht, Netherlands

Oversees educational strategies and innovations at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.

Senior Fellow

2021-01-01 — Present

Centre for Academic Teaching, Utrecht University • Utrecht, Netherlands

Leads initiatives that enhance academic teaching practices.

Teaching Fellow

2015-09-01 — 2017-09-01

Utrecht University • Utrecht, Netherlands

Focused on improving teaching methodologies and educational outcomes in veterinary medicine.

Requirements for Utrecht University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
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
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Advanced knowledge of research methods and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology