Dr. Joke Spikman

Professor

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Biography

Joke Spikman is a Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Groningen and Head of the Department of Clinical Neuropsychology at the University Medical Center Groningen. She specializes in neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation for patients with neurological disorders, particularly focusing on prefrontal cortex regulated functions, such as attention, executive functions, and social cognition. In addition to her academic responsibilities, she serves as a Clinical Neuropsychologist and has held visiting professor positions at Université Paris Nanterre and Université Paris 8. Her expertise lies in diagnosing cognitive deficits and implementing rehabilitation strategies tailored for individuals suffering from neurological conditions. Spikman's contributions to the field extend to research that informs best practices in clinical neuropsychology and enhances understanding of cognitive processing within neurological contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

University of Groningen • Groningen, Netherlands

Leading research and teaching in Clinical Neuropsychology, focusing on cognitive functions associated with neurological disorders.

Head

2017-01-01 — Present

Department of Clinical Neuropsychology, UMCG • Groningen, Netherlands

Overseeing clinical and research activities in the Department while contributing to the training of future neuropsychologists.

Requirements for University of Groningen

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:145
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:145
Quantitative Percentile
Required:25
Overall
Required:145
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Economics, Business, Management) Strong background in mathematics and statistics Research orientation in previous studies
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate/diploma
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • GMAT/GRE score report (for non-EU/EEA)
  • Course descriptions of mathematics and statistics courses
Specialization Notes

Standard Master's entry requirements for Economics, Business, Finance, Accounting, and Management departments within the Faculty of Economics and Business.