Nynke Scherpbier

Prof. Nynke Scherpbier is a Professor in General Practice and Head of the Department of Primary and Long-term Care at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Medical Sciences. Her expertise spans chronic kidney disease management, interprofessional collaboration, and medical education innovation. She holds adjunct roles at Universitas Diponegoro (Indonesia) and Radboud University Medical Centre (Nijmegen).

Education: MD from University of Groningen (1989), General Practice training at Amsterdam UMC (1994). Professional roles include leadership in national guideline committees, educational oversight (e.g., Radboud UMC's postgraduate training director until 2021), and international advisory roles in EURACT and EIPEN networks.

Research focuses on primary care integration, interprofessional education, and healthcare workforce development. Over 90 publications and active in policy initiatives addressing primary care sustainability and chronic disease management.