University Medical School, Groningen, The Netherlands (M.D. 1988)
Medisch Centrum Alkmaar, General Surgery Residency (1991-1993)
University Hospital Groningen, Cardiothoracic Residency (1993-1997)
Staff Member Cardiothoracic Surgery Dept. , University Hospital Groningen (1997-1999)
Staff member Cardiothorac Surgery Dept., Isala Klinieken, Zwolle, the Netherlands (1999--)
Off pump CABG
Arterial grafting
Stentless valve prostheses