Nienke Smits is a medical professional currently serving as an arts-assistent in the Plastische Chirurgie department at Isala since September 2024. Previous positions include arts-assistent roles in the same specialty at Catharina Ziekenhuis and Maasstad Ziekenhuis, as well as involvement at Spijkenisse Medisch Centrum. Nienke also has research experience from Massachusetts General Hospital and a background in testing and personal training with Rode Kruis Nederland and TrainMore, respectively. Nienke holds a Master’s degree in Algemene geneeskunde from Leiden University, a Pre-Master in Geneeskunde from Erasmus MC & LUMC, and a Bachelor’s degree in Klinische technologie from Delft University of Technology.