Dr. Magnus Wijkman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Magnus Wijkman is an Associate Professor and an assistant program director at the medical program at Linköping University. His research primarily focuses on the risk factors associated with cardiovascular diseases, particularly improving risk stratification for individuals living with diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Wijkman's current research projects examine the associations of home blood pressure variability and orthostatic blood pressure with the degree of cardiovascular organ damage. He has worked clinically as an internist, endocrinologist, and diabetologist at Vrinnevi Hospital in Norrköping. Wijkman has an extensive educational and professional background, having completed his medical degree (MD) in 2005, a PhD in 2012, and postdoctoral research at Harvard Medical School from 2019 to 2021. He has held several prominent positions in medicine, including as a senior consultant and specialist in endocrinology and internal medicine. His involvement in teaching includes being Course Director for “Clinical Medicine 1” and leading seminars for medical students.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Internal Medicine.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2019-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Harvard Medical School, Brigham Women´s Hospital • Boston, USA

Research in endocrinology and cardiovascular disease.

Senior Consultant

2016-01-01 — Present

Vrinnevi Hospital • Norrköping, Sweden

Provided clinical care as an internist and endocrinologist.

Specialist in Endocrinology and Diabetology

2014-01-01 — Present

Vrinnevi Hospital • Norrköping, Sweden

Specialized in diabetes and related health concerns.

Specialist in Internal Medicine

2013-01-01 — Present

Vrinnevi Hospital • Norrköping, Sweden

Practiced as a specialist in internal medicine.

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.