Dr. Volker Musahl

Professor

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Biography

Volker Musahl is a Visiting Professor at the University of Gothenburg and a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. He specializes in knee surgery, sports traumatology, and arthroscopy. Musahl serves as the Chief of Sports Medicine at the UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center and is the Program Director of the Sports Medicine fellowship program. He has experience as an associate head team physician for the University of Pittsburgh's football team. His involvement in academic research has included collaborating on multiple principles relating to knee function and injuries, particularly concerning anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Musahl has instructed numerous Ph.D. students in Gothenburg and Pittsburgh, working on a range of knee-related projects, aiming to deepen their scientific knowledge and provide international experience. As an author, he has written extensively on various surgical techniques and methodologies, contributing to both clinical practice and educational resources in the field of orthopaedics.

Research Interests

Experience

Visiting Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Conducts research and teaches in the fields of orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine.

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Teaches at the university level and directs the sports medicine fellowship.

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).