Organisation
The Amsterdam Medical Student journal (AMSj) is a scientific medical journal enabling medical students to publish their clinical observations, research articles and case reports. The journal was founded by students from the locations Academic Medical Center (AMC) and the VU University Medical Center (VUmc) Amsterdam of the Amsterdam UMC, making it the first student-based collaboration between two of the largest medical faculties in the Netherlands. AMSj is a non-profit organization and we strive to inspire students to engage in scientific research. Our goal is to facilitate a unique learning experience for students and help with the development of their academic skills in both writing and reviewing scientific papers. The entire journal is created and published by students and staff members from both faculties. Although the journal is founded in Amsterdam, students from other faculties are also invited to submit their research. If you are a student and wish to submit your paper, you are welcome to do so. A team of students and staff members will review all papers and provide the student with professional feedback. Please contact your principal investigator before submitting your paper and carefully read our guidelines for submission. AMSj publishes four editions a year. Every four editions the best paper will be granted the AMSj Award and a thousand Euros to spend on future research.
Vacancies General Board
There is currently no vacancy available!
Editorial Board

D. S. Umans
Editor in Chief

E. Beijer
Editor in Chief

G.E. Linthorst
Editor in Chief

F. Daams
Editor in Chief

M. Stellingwerf
Creative Editor

N. de Jong
Native Editor

D. Vecht
Content Editor
AMSj Board

O. Kilic
Chair

V. Ligtvoet
Secretary & IT

F. Feikema
Treasurer

A. Kohn
Public Relations

A.S.T. Moerkamp
Board Member AMC

H. Aoulad Ahajan
Board Member Vumc
Reviewers
Anesthesiology
Niek Sperna Weiland (Staff reviewer)
Marjolein Keesenberg (Student reviewer)
Cardiology
Guus de Waard (Staff reviewer)
Salina Novin (Student reviewer)
Dermatology
Louise Gerbens (Staff reviewer)
Hajar El Khattabi (Student reviewer)
Emergency Medicine
Mina Zamaray (Staff reviewer)
Carolijn Kapoen (Student reviewer)
Ear, Nose & Throat
Michelle Engel (Staff reviewer)
Mislav Žugaj (Student reviewer)
General Practitioner
Berniek Hesselink (Staff reviewer)
Alexander Moerkamp (Student reviewer)
Geriatrics
Arenda Mank (Staff reviewer)
Eveline van Poelgeest (Staff reviewer)
Tim van der Putten (Student reviewer)
Karlijn Vorsterman (Student reviewer)
Gynaecology
Jan Molkenboer (Staff reviewer)
Charlotte Leseman (Student reviewer)
Hematology
Jacqueline Cloos (Staff reviewer)
Sabrina Zwetsloot (Student reviewer)
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology
Jennifer ten Kulve (Staff reviewer)
Eleonore Corazolla (Student reviewer)
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Koos de Wit (Staff reviewer)
Tess van Ramshorst (Student reviewer)
Internal Medicine - Nephrology
Liffert Vogt (Staff reviewer)
Armel Boes (Student reviewer)
Internal Medicine - Oncology
Julia Driessen (Staff reviewer)
Remco Molenaar (Staff reviewer)
Sanne Roos (Student reviewer)
Tara White (Student reviewer)
Internal Medicine - Vascular
Anna Emanuel (Staff reviewer)
Johanna da Silva Voorham (Student reviewer)
Neurology
Matthijs Brouwer (Staff reviewer)
Siham Amlal (Student reviewer)
Orthopedics
Reiner Spek (Staff reviewer)
Mariam Tachaout (Student reviewer)
Pediatrics
Floor Abbink (Staff reviewer)
Soumaya Laabar (Student reviewer)
Psychiatry
Pelle de Koning (Staff reviewer)
Daniëlle Oomen (Student reviewer)
Pulmonary Medicine
Jurjan Aman (Staff reviewer)
Neeltje Rosenberg (Student reviewer)
Radiology
Mario Maas (Staff reviewer)
Sanne van Beem (Student reviewer)
Rheumatology
Wouter van Binsbergen (Staff reviewer)
Merve Kocyigit (Student reviewer)
Statistics
Jos Twisk (Staff reviewer)
Stijn de Jonge (Staff reviewer)
Patrick Schober (Staff reviewer)
Surgery - General
Jurrien Stiekema (Staff reviewer)
Ayisha Ashraf (Student reviewer)
Surgery - Plastic
Debby Blom (Staff reviewer)
Jessica Balikji (Student reviewer)
Surgery - Trauma
Fay Sanders (Staff reviewer)
Dany Ghantous (Student reviewer)
Former Board members
Chair
J.M Tettero
November 2018 – November 2019
S. Veldkamp
December 2017 – November 2018
K. Verdeyen
May 2017 – December 2017
R.M. van den Hurk
February 2016 – May 2017
E.C. Schuts
August 2014 – February 2016
Secretary
C. Leseman (& IT)
November 2019 – March 2020
W.D. Krishnasing (& IT)
June 2017 – November 2018
R.V. Baboeram Panday
May 2016 – June 2017
C.A.M. ten Broeke
August 2014 – May 2016
Treasurer
K. Vorstemans
April 2019 – July 2020
I. de Brouwer
March 2018 – April 2019
A.J. Hoving
June 2016 – March 2018
K. Verdeyen
June 2016 – May 2017
Public Relations
J. Balikji
April 2019 – March 2020
O. Moussa
March 2018 – April 2019
S. Veldkamp
June 2017 – December 2017
R. Rassir (& IT)
February 2016 – June 2017
K.F. de Geus (& IT)
August 2014 – February 2016
Vice chair
R.M. Holewijn
July 2015 – March 2016
J.R. Heijnen
September 2014 – July 2015
IT
M. Bakkum
August 2014 – May 2015
Board members (AMC/VUmc)
S. Ursem
April 2019 – March 2020
E. Doedes
November 2018 – November 2019
E.M. van Praag
March 2018 – April 2019
J.M. Tettero
March 2018 – November 2018
J.W. Bruggeman
June 2017 – March 2018
B. Lebbink
December 2016 – March 2018
K. Verdeyen
June 2016 – May 2017
M.M. Wennekers
June 2016 – June 2017
A.W.D. Edridge
January 2015 – November 2016
R.M. Holewijn
July 2015 – March 2016
S.S.S. Faraj
August 2014 – June 2015
B. van Lier
August 2014 – January 2015
Editor in Chief
Z. Popal
November 2018 – June 2020
M.A. Kempeneers
March 2018 – March 2020
A.V. de Jonge
June 2017 – November 2018
M.T.U. Schuijt
December 2016 – March 2018
A. Farokhi
March 2016 – June 2017
H. Bahadurzada
August 2014 – December 2016
J.J.K. van Diemen
August 2014 – March 2016
Y.M. Smulders
August 2014 – January 2016