Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management

Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management (ESHPM) is a leading faculty for education and research in health policy and management. Scholars from various disciplines (such as health economics, health law, organisational sciences, public administration and medical sociology) work together on key research themes in healthcare. They actively collaborate with societal partners to ensure that education and research are closely aligned with practice.

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At ESHPM Academy, you'll take short, in-depth courses that combine practical insights with a solid scientific foundation. You'll learn from renowned professors, university lecturers, and inspiring guest speakers.

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Alumni are our most important partners

ollaboration with alumni is playing an increasingly important role in shaping future-proof education at ESHPM.

Friday 27 Mar 2026
Interview

How we safeguard the quality of our programmes

This coming April, it is time for another external assessment at ESHPM. How does that work and how is the quality of our study programmes determined?

Friday 27 Mar 2026
General

Emeritus Professor Ruud Lapré and his wife Marga donate an extensive art collection to EUR

Through the Lapré Foundation, the couple are donating around sixty works of art, including pieces by Corneille and Karel Appel, to the university.

Tuesday 24 Mar 2026
General

Rotterdam Global Health Initiative launches Strategy 2030 with focus on Equitable partnerships

Dr. Igna Bonfrer, Director of the RGHI, looks forward with their Strategy 2030. Read what the Initiative's focus will be the coming five years.

Tuesday 24 Mar 2026
General

Maarten IJzerman Reappointed as Dean of Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management

Prof.dr. M.J. IJzerman has been reappointed as Dean of the Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management (ESHPM). His second term runs until 30 April 2030.

Friday 20 Mar 2026
Appointment

ESHPM receives NWA grant in national consortium on planetary health

Over the next five years, the project will develop a Planetary Health Compass.

Tuesday 17 Mar 2026
General

Teaching examinations: "consent is not a formality, even in medical training"

The legal consequences of absent consent are greater than many of those involved appear to appreciate."

Tuesday 10 Mar 2026
In the media

Health economist Sander Boxebeld on the new government’s healthcare plans: “Watch who ends up carrying the heaviest burden”

Boxebeld warns: the government’s healthcare plans involve clear choices, but the risk is that vulnerable groups will be hit hardest.

Tuesday 24 Feb 2026
Interview

Health Economics has gotten personal

Receiving the Erasmus Trustfonds scholarship helped Jacqui Simpkin pursue her dreams after the passing of her mum.

Tuesday 20 Jan 2026
Interview

A moral debate: creating embryos for research

Martin Buijsen unpacks the debate on creating embryos for research and explains why the proposed legislative amendment is primarily a moral issue.

Monday 5 Jan 2026
Publication