Erik Driessen, PhD
Professor & Chairman
Department of Educational Development & Research
University of Maastricht, Netherlands
Dates of Visit: July 6 – 31, 2020
Purpose of Visit
During his visit, Dr. Driessen will be meeting with educators and researchers within the CHES community to explore mutual interests and opportunities for collaboration in the area of workplace learning and assessment.
Biography
Erik Driessen holds a master degree in educational science and a PhD in medical education. He is Professor in Medical Education and Chair of the Department of Educational Development and Research at the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences of Maastricht University. He is also Editor in Chief For the journal Perspectives on Medical Education.
Dr. Driessen is interested in topics such as learning and assessment in the workplace, mentoring, and the use of portfolios for learning and assessment. He is also active in exploring the nature of education across different cultures. He mentors PhD students from diverse countries and he participates in a variety of international projects, such as consultancies and research projects in and outside of Europe. He is also a member of the AMEE Research Committee and holds an honorary appointment at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in the US.