Barbara Kesztyüs

Barbara Kesztyüs has extensive work experience in various healthcare organizations. Barbara started their career in 1981 as a freelance translator at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen. From 1985 to 1988, they worked as a Groepsleidster at SNOV (Stg Noordelijke Orthopedagogische Voorzieningen). In 1991, they became an Emergency Physician at St.Elisabeth Hospital Curaçao before transitioning to an Internship in Gynaecology/Obstetrics from 1993 to 1994 at St. Elisabeth Hospital Curaçao. Following that, they worked as a Consultatiebureau arts at Consultatiebureau Curaçao from 1994 to 1997. Barbara also served as a General Physician at GGD Netherlands Antilles from 1994 to 1998. From 2002 to 2005, they held the role of Head of Medical Microbiology division at Analytisch Diagnostisch Centrum Curaçao. Barbara then became a Medical Microbiologist at Ziekenhuis Gelderse Vallei from April 2005 to June 2005. Barbara joined Certe, Stichting Laboratorium voor Infectieziekten in August 2005 as a Medical Microbiologist. Barbara currently works as an Arts- Microbioloog at Treant Zorggroep, starting in 2005.

Barbara Kesztyüs has a diverse education history spanning several decades.

Barbara began their academic journey in 1966 at Egelsbergschule Göttingen, where they likely completed their secondary education. From 1969 to 1978, they attended Max- Planck- Gymnasium Göttingen in Germany.

In 1981, they enrolled at the University of Groningen, where they pursued a degree in Algemene geneeskunde (General Medicine). Barbara completed this program and obtained the degree of Doctorandus in 1991.

During their time at the University of Groningen, Barbara also pursued additional studies at The University of Göttingen. From 1978 to 1982, they obtained a Bachelor's degree, majoring in Finno- oegristiek, Anthropologie, and Kunstgeschiedenis (Art History).

Barbara's medical education continued at Nashko RUG Curaçao, where they pursued a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from 1989 to 1991. Additionally, in 1991, they briefly attended the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, earning another Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree with a specialization in Emergency Medicine.

Lastly, they attended Erasmus University Rotterdam from 1998 to 2002, where they specialized in Medical Microbiology and obtained the degree of Specialist in Medical Microbiology, MD.

Overall, Barbara Kesztyüs has a comprehensive background in various fields of study, including medicine, microbiology, general medicine, and art history.