Dr. Mikael Alsterholm

Professor

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Biography

Mikael Alsterholm is a senior consultant specializing in dermatology and venereology, currently affiliated with the Department of Dermatology and Venereology at the University of Gothenburg. He has a PhD in Medical Science and has served as a postdoctoral researcher as well as a section manager at the clinical department. His career includes significant work from 2011 to 2023 at Sahlgrenska University Hospital. Alsterholm is actively involved in the steering group of SwedAD, which is Sweden’s national registry for atopic dermatitis. His research predominantly focuses on the treatment follow-up of atopic dermatitis, a condition affecting approximately 20% of children and 10% of adults in Sweden. He has made notable contributions to the understanding of patient experiences with new systemic therapies and other conventional treatments for atopic dermatitis. His current studies involve registry-based outcomes of systemic treatments, the effects of phototherapy, and patient-reported experiences regarding corticosteroid side effects, collaborating with distinguished researchers from various prominent institutions, including Karolinska Institutet and Umeå University.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).