About
Simon Absil is a medical doctor and researcher at the Department of Medicine, University of Namur, with active roles in academic general practice. He practices as a General Practitioner in Erpent, Namur, and serves as Research Assistant in the Department of Medicine while contributing to the Advanced Master in General Practice program. His work intersects medicine, sustainability, and historical analysis.
- Doctor of Medicine, Université Catholique de Louvain
- Master of Science in General Practice, Université Catholique de Louvain
- Postgraduate in Tropical Medicine & International Health, ITM Antwerp (2024)
- Postgraduate in History of Medicine, UParisCité (2022)
His research focuses on integrating sustainable development goals into medical education, analyzing medical history, and exploring pharmacological ethics. He actively participates in academic conferences and contributes to debates on vaccination hesitancy and historical medical practices.
Simon Absil's recent publications reflect interdisciplinary engagement with sustainability, medical education, and pharmacological history, particularly examining the intersection of UN SDGs with biomedical curricula and the historical context of opiate use.
He is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the Belgian Society of General Practitioners (SSMG), the French Society for the History of Medicine (SFHM), and serves as a board member of the Rassemblement des Généralistes Namurois.
