Dr. Jan Erik Karlsson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jan-Erik Karlsson is a Senior Associate Professor and Vice Dean at the Faculty of Medicine, Linköping University. Actively involved in collaboration efforts between the Faculty of Medicine and regional healthcare municipalities, he focuses on clinical practice and medical education. His responsibilities include chairing the Healthcare Development Council and leading the cardiology teaching for the medical program. Karlsson supervises PhD candidates and participates in various healthcare and education committees. His clinical practice is centered in internal medicine and cardiology, with extensive experience in several prestigious hospitals in Jönköping and Linköping, Sweden. He has also contributed significantly to the management of healthcare sectors, particularly concerning cardiovascular diseases. With a background in both education and clinical practice, Karlsson is dedicated to improving medical training and patient care in the southeast healthcare region.

Research Interests

Experience

Consultant

1990-01-01 — 1990-01-01

Department of Cardiology, University Hospital • Linköping, Sweden

Worked as a medical consultant.

Head Division Cardiology

1997-01-01 — 2007-01-01

County Hospital Ryhov • Jönköping, Sweden

Led the cardiology division, overseeing clinical practices and education.

Vice Dean

2021-01-01 — Present

Faculty of Medicine, Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Serves as Vice Dean, focusing on collaboration and education.

Requirements for Linköping University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the program At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or application of mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport/ID
  • Syllabus for relevant courses
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) for international Master's programs.