Prof. Stefan Sleijfer reappointed as dean and chair of the Executive Board of Erasmus MC

The Supervisory Board of Erasmus MC has reappointed Stefan Sleijfer as chair of the Executive Board of Erasmus MC for a five-year term, effective from the same date.

The Staff Council, the Joint Meeting of the Works Council and the Student Council, the Works Council and the Client Council of Erasmus MC have issued a positive recommendation regarding this reappointment.

Reactions to reappointment

Marjan Trompetter, chair of the Supervisory Board of Erasmus MC: 'The Supervisory Board is delighted that Stefan is willing to serve a second term as chair of the Executive Board of Erasmus MC.  His professional knowledge and expertise, commitment and dedication to Erasmus MC are of great added value in the current challenging circumstances. Partly due to the excellent way in which Stefan fulfils the role of Chairman of the Executive Board and Dean, more attention has been paid to developments in the field of education and training.'

Prof. Jantine Schuit, Rector Magnificus: 'Stefan Sleijfer has proven himself to be a skilled administrator in recent years. He is decisive and proactive and has a broad vision for the future of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Under his leadership, and together with his team, he has completely revamped the medical programme to make it fit for the future and in line with the new generation of students. In addition, the research is of a consistently high quality.'

The Executive Board of EUR and the Supervisory Board of Erasmus MC are delighted with the reappointment of Stefan Sleijfer as dean and chair of the Executive Board and look forward to continuing their fruitful collaboration.