Dr. Kristoffer Barfod

Professor

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Biography

Kristoffer Weisskirchner Barfod is a Clinical Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Copenhagen. He completed his medical studies in 2006 and finished his surgical training in 2014, subsequently passing the Certified Sports Physician exam in 2015. Kristoffer has specialized in arthroscopic surgery and sports traumatology, completing fellowships at Zealand University Hospital Koge, the Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen, and OthoSport in Victoria, Melbourne. His academic career includes roles as a consultant and associate professor at the Sports Orthopedic Research Center in Copenhagen. He completed a PhD study titled 'Achilles tendon rupture; Assessment of non-operative treatment,' which was awarded the 'Best PhD of the Year 2014' by the Danish Orthopedic Society. Barfod is actively involved in research, focusing on areas such as shoulder and knee injuries, and Achilles tendon injuries. He has held leadership positions in several organizations, including serving as the President of the Danish Society of Sports Medicine from 2017 to 2022. His research interests include patello-femoral disorders, ACL rupture, Achilles tendon disorders, stem cells, and sub-acromial impingement syndrome.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.