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Working Group Leader 'Female Urology' of ESFU at European Association of Urology
Location: Arnhem-Nijmegen Region, Netherlands 44 work roles 8 schools
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Michael Van Balken previously worked as 'Plaatsvervangend opleider' (responsible for residents, in a non-academic teaching hospital) at Rijnstate and Editor In Chief "Rijnstate Research & Innovation" at Rijnstate. Michael Van Balken holds Resident, Urology from University Medical Center St Radboud, Nijmegen.

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Michael R. van Balken earned his MD from the Catholic University of Nijmegen, The Netherlands, and received his urological training at the Radboud University Medical Center in Nijmegen as well as at the Policlinico G.B. Rossi, Verona, Italy. In 2007 he completed his PhD thesis at the Free University Amsterdam on the subject: “Percutaneous Tibial Nerve stimulation in Lower Urinary Tract Disorders’. He is now a staff urologist in the Dept. of Urology at the Rijnstate Hospital in Arnhem, The Netherlands, his main fields of interest being urinary incontinence, reconstructive urology and the communication in healthcare. Starting 2014 Michael became Program Director ('opleider'​) Urology, responsible for the training of urological residents in Arnhem. Dr. van Balken is the (co-)author of over 40 peer-reviewed publications, 5 books and over 100 abstracts. He was board member of the Dutch Urological Association (NVU), is board member of the EAU Section of Female and Functional Urology, associate member of the EAU Section of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons, board member of the Dutch Steering Committee on Urinary Incontinence and participated in several guideline committees regarding the subject. He became TOPuroloog 2013 (Best Dutch Urologist) and won the 'Opleidingsprijs 2017' for Best Residents Program in the Netherlands.Michael is a strong believer in 'compassion for care'​ and shared decision-making ('participatory healthcare'​), as well as strongly engaged in human rights issues like non-medical circumcision in children and (the violation of) medical neutrality. He uses Blogs and Social Media to draw attention to these subjects. Since 2015 main focus of his interest is on adapting medical information to the standards of (health) illiterate (urological) patients. For this he started the 'Aap-Noot-Nier'​-project (Dutch) and the Easy-Peesy'​-project (International), as well started research on the subject and joined the EAU Patient Information working group, the board of the EAU Patient Office (Vice-Chair) and the ECO Inequalities Network focus group on Health Literacy and Patient Education.Specialties: Functional and Reconstructive Urology, complicated open surgery, use of Social Media in (urological) care, use of simplified educational material in (health) illiterate patients

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European Association of Urology
European Association Of Urology
Working Group Leader 'Female Urology' of ESFU
Arnhem-Nijmegen Metropolitan Area, GE, NL
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'Plaatsvervangend Opleider' (Responsible For Residents, In A Non-Academic Teaching Hospital)

Current
Dec 2024 - Present

Editor In Chief "Rijnstate Research & Innovation"

Current

Rijnstate Research & Innovatie is een wetenschappelijk tijdschrift dat sinds 2012 verschijnt. In het blad vindt u artikelen over vernieuwingen, onderzoeksresultaten en achtergronden van medisch-wetenschappelijk onderzoek van zorgprofessionals van of verbonden aan Rijnstate. Het blad verschijnt twee keer per jaar in een oplage van 2000 exemplaren.

Jan 2021 - Present

Md, Phd (Urologist)

Current
Jan 2003 - Present

'Opleider' (Prog. Director, Responsible For Resident'S Training In A Non-Academic Teaching Hospital)

Dec 2013 - Dec 2024

Member; From 1-9-2016 Till 1-7-2021: Chairman Medical Education And Quality Of Residents (Coc-Mok)

De commissie behandelt discipline-overstijgende (kwaliteit van) opleidingsvraagstukken

Mar 2016 - Jan 2023

Secretary (Ad Interim) To The Partnership Urology Arnhem/Velp/Zevenaar

Aug 2021 - Jul 2022

Chairman Of The Partnership Urology Arnhem/Velp/Zevenaar

Aug 2012 - Aug 2021

Secretary (Ad Interim) To The Partnership Urology Arnhem/Velp/Zevenaar

Arnhem, Provincie Gelderland, Nederland

Feb 2019 - Sep 2020

Guest Editor Special Issue "Continence Reports", An Ics-Journal

Current

In 2025, a special issue of "Continence Reports", an ICS-journal, will appear, dedicated to: "PATIENT’S ROLE IN CONTINENCE CARE".

Nov 2024 - Present

Lid Adviescommissie P-Guide

Current
P-Guide

Het P-GUIDE project ('Vroege opsporing van prostaatcarcinoom gebaseerd op stapsgewijze risico evaluatie en besluitvorming') is in januari 2024 van start gegaan en heeft een looptijd van 5 jaar. Dit project wordt uitgevoerd (mede) met financiële steun van KWF Kankerbestrijding

Sep 2024 - Present

Lid Projectgroep Uniform Landelijk Informatiemateriaal

Current

Urologische informatie voor patiënten is nu nog zeer verspreid en gevarieerd: thuiszorg.nl verzorgt info, de EAU Patient Information Website, vrijwel elk ziekenhuis zelf ook. Met de website allesoverurologie.nl als basis probeert deze projectgroep tot landelijk uniforme, betrouwbare en goed toegankelijke informatie te komen.

Jan 2024 - Present

Member Of The Dutch Steering Committee On Female Urology And Reconstructive Urology (Wefuru)

Current

Secretary 2008-2014

Mar 2008 - Present

Board Member Dutch Urological Association (Nvu)

Utrecht

Bestuurslid NVU:- Penningmeester II (vanaf 11-2019: I)- Bureauverantwoordelijke- Portefeuille voor- en najaarsvergadering NVU

Nov 2017 - Nov 2024

Member Dutch Urologists Urethral Reconstruction Network (Duur)

Jun 2018 - Sep 2024

Chair Guideline Revision Female Incontinence ('Urineincontinentie 2De- En 3De-Lijnszorg')

Jul 2021 - Apr 2024

Associated Member Esgurs (Eau Section Of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons)

Current

The EAU Section of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons (ESGURS) intends to bring together senior experts in the field of reconstructive urology and young urologists interested in reconstructive urological surgery. We believe that genitourinary reconstructive surgery proves to be a challenging undertaking in the field of urology.

Oct 2022 - Present

Vice-Chair Eau-Po (Eau Patient Office)

Current

2022- Board member2024- Vice-Chair [Shared Decision Making project leader]The EAU Patient Office Board will oversee the various activities relating to Patient Information content and projects undertaken by the EAU Patient Advocacy Group (EPAG).

Mar 2022 - Present

Eau-Pi (Eau-Patient Information) Working Group Member

Current

The EAU Patient Information Working Group is an expert team of healthcare professionals who contribute to developing new patient information material, updating existing topics and exploring new ways to further develop the Patient Information initiative of the European Association of Urology (EAU)

Jan 2021 - Present

Board Member Esffu (European Section Of Female & Functional Urology)

Current

2012-2023 Associate member2023- Board memberCentred on female and functional urology, the ESFFU covers all relevant aspects; from promoting research to encouraging best practices across Europe. The field of functional and female urology is unique as we often deal with diseases that are chronic, difficult to pinpoint, and have factors to consider in the context of adjacent conditions. This is why we work within a broad multidisciplinary network in neurology, gynaecology, psychology, and other specialties

Jan 2012 - Present

Co-Promotor F.W.M. Schlatmann: "Low Health Literacy In Urology"

Current

Groningen, Netherlands

Promotores:- Prof. dr. I.J. de Jong, Groningen- Prof. em. C.J.M. Jansen, GroningenCo-promotores:- Dr. A.F. de Winter, Groningen- Dr. M.R. van Balken, Arnhem

2018 - Present ~8 yrs 7 mos

Co-Promotor O.P.J Vrooman: 'Nycturia Ans Sleeping Disorders (Especially Sleep Apnea)'

Current

Promotores:- Prof. dr. G. A. van Koeveringe, Maastricht- Prof. dr. Ph.E.V.A. van Kerrebroeck, MaastrichtCo-promotores:- Dr. S. Rahnama'i, Maastricht- Dr. M.R. van Balken, Arnhem

2018 - Present ~8 yrs 7 mos

Co-Promotor M.J. Te Dorsthorst (Successfully Defended Thesis Feb 17 2022)

Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands

Title: "Next Level Tibial Nerve Stimulation in the Treatment of Overactive Bladder Syndrome" Promotor:- Prof. dr. J.P.F.A. HeesakkersCo-promotores:- Dr. F.M.J. Martens- Dr. M.R. van Balken

Jun 2019 - Feb 2022

Mede-Oprichter

Current
Aap - Noot _Nier

Ben je ziek? Dan komt er veel op je af. En als je niet goed lezen en schrijven kunt, wordt 't nog moeilijker. Aap-Noot-Nier probeert te helpen. Kijk maar! Bijvoorbeeld op https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5IWuQnJxgk

2015 - Present ~11 yrs 7 mos

Co Founder

Current
Easy Peesy

The Netherlands

Things ain't easy when you're ill. Even more so when you have trouble reading. Easy Peesy is trying to help you with medical animations and easy to understand leaflets with pictures instead of large amounts of text (under development; for a Dutch example, look e.g. at: https://youtu.be/NxmhxwcabmQ)

2016 - Present ~10 yrs 7 mos

Oprichter

Current
Yourology - Urologie Voor U

Te veel mensen in Nederland zijn digi- of zelfs analfabeet. Dit levert hen een serieuze gezondheidsachterstand op. Voor hen startte ik het YOUrology-project (’Urologie voor U’) op. Een project in eerste instantie met video’s. Geen blingbling of strakke vormgeving. Geen ingewikkelde taal of moeilijk termen: gewoon 'als een bekende aan de keukentafel'Zie: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBXONlviBYwkJZVJMiIdR3g

Apr 2015 - Present

Owner

Current
Uroholic Bv
Jan 2015 - Present

General Member Board

Stichting Domuszesmedica

Utrecht Stad, Provincie Utrecht, Nederland

May 2019 - Nov 2024

Host Viertal Mprove Webinars ‘Iedereen Snapt De Dokter Toch?’

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

Blogger

Blogger Arts en Auto zaken de Urologie, maar vooral de zorg in het algemeen betreffende. (Opinie)

May 2014 - Jul 2021

Blogger

Vaste blogger Medisch Contact zaken de Urologie, maar vooral de zorg in het algemeen betreffende. (Opinie)

Mar 2014 - Jul 2021

Member Of The Guideline Committee 'Treatment Prepuce Pathology' ('Behandeling Voorhuidpathologie')

Jan 2018 - Aug 2019

Member Of The Guideline Committee 'Male Non Neurogenic Luts' ('Mannelijke Niet-Neurogene Luts')

Jan 2016 - Nov 2017

Member Of The Guideline Committee 'Female Incontinence' ('Urineincontinentie 2De- En 3De-Lijnszorg')

Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

Blogger

Artsennet

Vaste blogger Artsennet zaken de Urologie, maar vooral de zorg in het algemeen betreffende. (Opinie)

May 2012 - Mar 2014

'Plaatsvervangend Opleider' (Responsible For Residents, In A Non-Academic Teaching Hospital)

2007 - 2013 ~6 yrs

Medical Manager Urology

Jan 2008 - Aug 2012

Secretary And Treasurer To The Partnership Urology Arnhem/Velp/Zevenaar

Jan 2005 - Jan 2008

Editor In Chief Of "De Urograaf", The Official Periodical Of The Dutch Urological Association (Nvu)

2004 - May 2011
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Michael Van Balken education

Resident, Urology

University Medical Center St Radboud, Nijmegen

Head: Prof. dr. F.M.J. Debruyne

Urodynamics And Functional Urology

Policlinico G.B. Rossi, Verona

Head: Prof. dr. W. Artibani

Resident, Urology

Canisius-Wilhelmina Hospital, Nijmegen

Head: H.F.M. Karthaus, MD, PhD

Resident, Surgery

Deventer Hospital

Head: M. Eeftinck Schattenkerk, MD, PhD

Resident, Urology

Canisius-Wilhelmina Hospital, Nijmegen

Head: H.F.M. Karthaus, MD, PhD

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Michael Van Balken is listed as Working Group Leader 'Female Urology' of ESFU at European Association of Urology.

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Michael Van Balken is based in Arnhem-Nijmegen Region, Netherlands while working with European Association of Urology.

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Michael Van Balken has worked for European Association Of Urology, Rijnstate, Elsevier For Health, P-Guide, and Nvu Urologie.

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Michael Van Balken holds Resident, Urology from University Medical Center St Radboud, Nijmegen.

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