How did you end up at Medfak?
"I first came to Lund University as a medical student from 1988 to 1993. During my studies, I was involved in educational issues, including with the Medical Student Association and as a student representative in the work related to the Bologna Process. In 2011–2012, I served as an expert on the working group for the design of the Palliative Care Development Center, an organization with which I am currently affiliated."
"So, counting from my student days, I’ve had a connection to Lund University for nearly four decades. More formally, I have been affiliated with the Palliative Care Development Center since 2013, became an associate professor in 2021, and an adjunct senior lecturer in 2024."
... a recognition of long-term pedagogical commitment, reflective teaching practice, and quality in education. It felt very honoring...
What do you do at work?
"I work as a teacher in the medical program and am the subject coordinator for palliative medicine at Lund University. I supervise doctoral students as well as medical students on their bachelor’s and master’s theses, including through a long-standing collaboration in India with my oncologist colleague, Associate Professor Eva Brun. In addition to teaching and supervision, I am involved in research and educational development."
"My work has always combined clinical practice with teaching and development work. Over the years, I have been involved in the establishment, operational development, and implementation of palliative care, both organizationally and academically within palliative medicine."
What do you like best about working here at Medfak?
"It’s the combination of expertise, commitment, and collaboration. There’s a strong desire here to develop both education and care, and an openness to new ideas—especially at the intersection of clinical practice, research, and pedagogy."
What’s the most rewarding thing you’ve done at work, at Medfak?
"Being part of building and developing palliative medicine as an academic subject at Lund University, and following the development of students and doctoral candidates over time. Our international student work in India has been particularly educational, engaging, and inspiring."
You recently received the Distinguished Teacher award. Congratulations! How did that feel?
"The award is presented by the Academy of Education at the Faculty of Medicine and recognizes long-term pedagogical commitment, reflective teaching practices, and quality in education. It felt very honoring and affirming—not least because teaching and mentoring future colleagues is something I’m truly passionate about."
