Marco Boonstra

Marco Boonstra is an Academic Teacher and Educational Coordinator in the Bachelor of Medicine program at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Groningen. He holds roles in the Department of Social Medicine, focusing on education development in Healthy Ageing, Qualitative Research, Prevention, and Health Inequalities. He coordinates scientific education and oversees student research across bachelor, master, and post-master levels. His research emphasizes health literacy interventions for patients and healthcare professionals, particularly in chronic kidney disease contexts, and explores educational inequalities in medical education.

Research interests include health disparities, patient self-management strategies, and improving access to healthcare for socio-economically disadvantaged groups. His work bridges clinical practice and education, aiming to enhance communication and patient outcomes. Collaborative projects with healthcare professionals and patients drive his intervention designs. Key contributions include studies on health literacy in chronic kidney disease and social insurance literacy analysis.

He actively supervises student research and has authored/co-authored over ten peer-reviewed publications since 2019. His thesis (2024) details multi-component health literacy interventions. Professional networks include collaborations with institutions like the UMCG and international researchers. Contact: m.d.boonstra@umcg.nl.