EDUCATION. Representatives from all medical education programs in Sweden recently came together in Gothenburg for the annual national meeting for medical programs. Learning and pedagogy in the new medical program were in focus, as well as Entrustable Professional Activities (EPA) and simulation teaching. The meeting took place from lunch to lunch on October 12-13. Many of the discussed points involved specific collaborative projects between institutions. “That we all simultaneously launch…
Post-COVID condition is not linked to ongoing infection or active brain damage
NEW STUDY. Post COVID-19 condition does not appear to be linked to direct viral invasion of the brain or active brain damage. This has been shown by a study at the University of Gothenburg. Searching for abnormal biomarkers among the participants yielded no hits in either blood or cerebrospinal fluid samples. The condition that can follow the acute phase of COVID-19 infection, termed “Post-COVID condition,” or “long-covid” can persist for…
Day of the brain
This event is held in Swedish.
Assignment as a teacher in Basic Course in Supervision and Learning for Resident Physicians (ST-trainees)
As part of the efforts to expand the practical training in the new medical program, the Medical Program Committee announces a call for teachers in the basic course in supervision and learning for resident physicians (ST-trainees). The assignment involves serving as the representative of the Sahlgrenska Academy in the course ‘Basic Course in Supervision and Learning,’ which is a mandatory course for ST-trainee physicians in the Västra Götaland region. The…
Magnus Simrén proposed as next Pro-Dean
PRO-DEAN ELECTION. Cooperation is a key to the significant financial challenges faced by the Faculty. This is the clear message from Magnus Simrén, who has been proposed by the Drafting Committee as Sahlgrenska Academy’s next Pro-Dean. The advisory vice-dean election will be held on 1–10 November. It will take place electronically, in the same way as the dean election. The proposals for Dean and Pro-Dean have been unanimously prepared by…