Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management
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| Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management | |
|---|---|
| Name | Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management |
| Established | 1990s |
| Parent institution | Erasmus University Rotterdam |
| City | Rotterdam |
| Country | Netherlands |
Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management is a faculty within Erasmus University Rotterdam focusing on health policy, health systems, and management of health services. It combines teaching, research, and policy advice serving public and private actors such as World Health Organization, European Commission, OECD, United Nations, and national ministries including Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (Netherlands). The school interacts with academic institutions like London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, and University of Oxford.
History
The school's origins trace to initiatives at Erasmus University Rotterdam in the late 20th century, developing from collaborations with hospitals such as Erasmus MC, public bodies like Municipality of Rotterdam, and research institutes including Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research (NIVEL). Early milestones involved partnerships with the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies and funding from organizations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and European Research Council. Over time the faculty expanded links with Royal Dutch Medical Association and participating in EU projects with partners like European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and Horizon 2020 consortia.
Organization and Governance
Governance aligns under Erasmus University Rotterdam with deans and boards interacting with advisory bodies including representatives from Erasmus MC, Nederlandse Zorgautoriteit, and stakeholders from Zilveren Kruis and Achmea. Internal departments coordinate with units such as the Department of Public Administration, Department of Economics, and collaborations with institutes like Erasmus Medical Center and Erasmus School of Economics. The governance model reflects accountability obligations to funders including Dutch Research Council (NWO), accreditation agencies such as NVAO, and policy partners like Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (Netherlands).
Academic Programs
Programs include master's degrees and executive education targeting professionals from institutions such as National Health Service (England), Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, Maastricht University, and international cohorts from World Bank-affiliated programs. Coursework draws on case studies involving Royal Society for Public Health, European Patients' Forum, International Labour Organization, United Nations Children's Fund, and corporate partners such as Philips and AstraZeneca. Executive courses are tailored for managers from Erasmus MC, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, and healthcare systems like German Federal Ministry of Health participants. Doctoral training collaborates with doctoral schools at Erasmus University Rotterdam and external supervisors from University of Cambridge, Yale School of Public Health, and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Research and Centers
Research themes align with health financing, quality of care, and patient safety, producing projects with World Health Organization, OECD, and the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies. Research centers and groups partner with entities such as Erasmus MC, NIVEL, RIVM, Netherlands Institute for Public Health and the Environment, and international centers including London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and Institut Pasteur. Funding and collaborations have involved European Commission Horizon programs, Wellcome Trust, Netherlands Heart Foundation, and private partners like Unilever. Research outputs inform policy debates in forums such as European Health Forum Gastein, World Health Assembly, and advisory roles for Dutch Health Care Authority.
Partnerships and International Collaboration
The school maintains strategic partnerships with universities including London School of Economics, University of Amsterdam, Utrecht University, and international institutions like Columbia University, University of Toronto, Seoul National University Hospital, and Peking University. It engages in Erasmus+ exchanges with institutions such as Sciences Po, University of Copenhagen, and African partnerships involving University of Cape Town and Makerere University. Collaborative projects include consortia with European Commission programs, research networks like EUPHA, and consulting collaborations with organizations such as WHO Regional Office for Europe and World Bank.
Campus, Facilities, and Student Life
Located on the Erasmus University Medical Center campus in Rotterdam, facilities include lecture halls shared with Erasmus MC, research labs linked to Erasmus School of Economics, and simulation centers used by partnerships with Sophia Children's Hospital and clinical sites including St. Antonius Hospital. Student life interacts with student organizations such as Erasmus Student Network, professional groups like Netherlands Society of Health Policy and Management Students, and international student bodies from European Students' Union, International Federation of Medical Students' Associations, and alumni networks active in cities including The Hague, Brussels, London, and New York City. Career services connect graduates to employers including Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (Netherlands), Zorgverzekeraars Nederland, McKinsey & Company, and Deloitte.