Beyond The Classroom
At St. Martinus University, medical education extends far beyond lectures, laboratories, and examinations. We believe that developing competent and compassionate physicians requires exposure to real-world healthcare experiences, professional mentorship, community engagement, and lifelong learning opportunities.
Through guest lectures, professional development programs, clinical skills workshops, community outreach initiatives, health screening activities, and volunteer opportunities, students are encouraged to broaden their perspectives and develop the skills necessary to succeed in modern medicine.
These experiences complement the formal curriculum by fostering clinical reasoning, communication, leadership, service, and professionalism while connecting students with healthcare professionals and communities both locally and internationally.
The Beyond the Classroom initiative reflects our commitment to preparing future physicians who are not only academically strong, but also socially responsible, professionally engaged, and ready to meet the evolving needs of patients and healthcare systems worldwide.
Medical Horizons Program
Real-World Perspectives in Medicine
Program Overview
The Medical Horizons Program is a professional enrichment initiative at St. Martinus University designed to expand learning beyond the traditional medical curriculum. Through regular sessions featuring physicians, surgeons, healthcare leaders, and medical educators from around the world, students gain exposure to real-world clinical experiences, professional insights, and diverse perspectives on the practice of medicine.
By connecting students with accomplished healthcare professionals, the program fosters lifelong learning, professional development, and a deeper appreciation for the evolving landscape of modern healthcare
Dr. Maarten Taams
Interactive Trauma Cases Dr. Maarten Taams served as a General Surgeon in Curaçao for more than three decades and has extensive experience in surgical and
Dr. Laura Mattijssen Horstink
Trauma Assessment Dr. Laura Mattijssen Horstink is an Emergency Medicine Physician at Curaçao Medical Center with extensive experience in emergency and trauma care. Through real-world
Dr. Karthik Ramani
Alternative Pathways After Fellowship – The Road Less Traveled Dr. Karthik Ramani is a physician executive and Clinical Associate Professor of Nephrology at the University
Dr. Harrie Abbas
Preventive Screening in Primary Care Dr. Harrie Abbas completed postgraduate training in General Surgery before transitioning to Family Medicine in the United States, where