In 2009, Gerbert van Dijk obtained a Degree in Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy from Inholland University of Applied Sciences. Subsequently, he started working at a public hospital in Malta as a therapeutic radiographer where he gained valuable clinical experiences. In 2013, Gerbert pursued his interest in healthcare research and obtained an MSc from the University College Dublin.

Gerbert has been involved in undergraduate radiography education in Malta since 2011. Apart from lecturing, Gerbert is actively involved in the clinical tutoring and assessment of radiography students' skills and competencies