Dr. Troels Kristensen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Troels Kristensen is an Associate Professor in Health Economics at the University of Southern Denmark. He holds a Master of Science degree in economics and a PhD in Health Economics. His research interests center on the causes and consequences of variation in healthcare delivery and needs, focusing particularly on warranted versus unwarranted variation in the use of healthcare services. Kristensen explores the organization of healthcare delivery, incentive structures in general practice, GP behavior, risk adjustment, and socioeconomic morbidity. Additionally, he investigates integrated care approaches such as diabetes management and the personality traits of leadership within the healthcare sector. Notably, Kristensen's previous training includes a visiting research position at the University of York and part of his PhD training at the Swiss School of Public Health. His selected publications reflect his research focus, including studies on empathy variations in general practice and the use of preventive home visits by general practitioners for dementia patients.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Southern Denmark • Odense, Denmark

Currently teaching and conducting research in Health Economics.

Requirements for University of Southern Denmark

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:88
PTE
Overall
Required:58
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or Humanities Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects of the chosen field
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree diploma
  • Transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions for prerequisite verification
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized for English-taught Master's programs across Science, Engineering, and Social Science departments. Some programs may require a higher GPA for restricted admission.