Christa Boer

Christa Boer

  • Dean, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, University of Amsterdam

Prof.dr. Christa Boer has a background in medical research and education. In the last years she particularly focused on equal opportunities for students, an inclusive and intercultural classroom, self-determination of students and the growing task of health care professionals as social service providers. She further contributed to integrating international and global health education programs into the medical curriculum. In her new position as dean of the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, she was appointed as professor of Innovation in Higher Education to continue this work. In the upcoming years she aims to further contribute to the SDG Good Health & Well-being through education, research and societal and economic impact, especially for the residents of the city of Amsterdam.