Philip Van Der Wees
About Philip Van Der Wees
Philip Van Der Wees serves as an Adjunct Professor of Clinical Research & Leadership at The George Washington University and holds a position as Professor of Allied Health Sciences at Radboud university medical center. He specializes in quality improvement and value-based healthcare within interdisciplinary networks.
Work at The George Washington University
Philip Van Der Wees has served as an Adjunct Professor of Clinical Research & Leadership at The George Washington University since 2017. His role focuses on enhancing clinical research methodologies and leadership within healthcare settings. He has contributed to the academic environment in the Washington D.C. Metro Area for over seven years, engaging with students and faculty to advance knowledge in clinical research.
Current Position at Radboud University Medical Center
Since June 2018, Philip Van Der Wees has held the position of Professor of Allied Health Sciences at the Scientific Institute for Quality of Healthcare and the Department of Rehabilitation at Radboud University Medical Center. In this role, he is involved in quality improvement initiatives and the implementation of allied healthcare practices within interdisciplinary networks, focusing on enhancing patient care and outcomes.
Previous Experience at Harvard Medical School
Philip Van Der Wees worked as a Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School from 2011 to 2013. During this two-year period in the Greater Boston Area, he engaged in research activities that contributed to his expertise in clinical research and healthcare systems.
Educational Background
Philip Van Der Wees studied at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, where he earned a Master of Science in Human Movement Sciences from 1987 to 1994. He furthered his education at Maastricht University, obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Sciences from 2005 to 2009. His academic background supports his focus on evaluating value-based healthcare and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Research Focus and Coordination
At Radboud University Medical Center, Philip Van Der Wees coordinates the research theme ‘Sustainable organization of healthcare systems.’ His work emphasizes the evaluation of value-based healthcare within interdisciplinary networks of medical and allied health professionals, aiming to improve healthcare delivery and system sustainability.