Lectures and seminars Master's Courses in Dementia Care for Physicians - Webinar
Welcome to a webinar on KI's Master's Courses in Dementia Care for Physicians! Discover more about the course content and how it can benefit both you and your organization. The webinar also includes an inspiring lecture by Professor Miia Kivipelto on dementia prevention.
About the Master's Courses
Karolinska Institutet offers the fully online Master's Courses in Dementia Care for Physicians—a unique training program that covers a broad spectrum of topics, from the latest research, diagnosis, and treatment to organisational models for dementia care. The master’s courses take place over two years as online part-time studies to enable you to work at the same time.
The program is offered in collaboration with Stiftelsen Silviahemmet, and participants who successfully complete the training earn the title of Silvia Doctor. Graduates receive a diploma and an official pin of completion, presented by H.M. Queen Silvia of Sweden at a special ceremony.
Discover how this training can enhance your clinical practice and deepen your understanding of the latest advancements in dementia care!
Webinar Highlights
Professor Dorota Religa will provide an overview of the training, including its structure, key topics, and learning outcomes. You will also hear from past participants as they share their experiences and insights on how the course has enhanced their professional practice.
The renowned Professor Miia Kivipelto, a leading expert in dementia research, will share key insights on prevention in dementia care. As the leader of the first worldwide initiative for dementia and Alzheimer's disease prevention, Professor Kivipelto will discuss valuable insights on evidence-based strategies to reduce risk factors and promote brain health.
This free webinar offers an excellent opportunity to explore the training, gain valuable knowledge, and ask questions via the chat.
Target Audience
Physicians who want to deepen their understanding of dementia care.
Time and Place
Time: 16 June 2025 at 12.15 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Place: Online on Zoom.
Speakers
Miia Kivipelto
Miia Kivipelto is Professor of Clinical Geriatric Epidemiology at the Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society. Miia Kivipelto has been the recipient of numerous prizes. In 2009 she was awarded the Academy of Finland Award for Social Impact, and in 2011 the Junior Chamber International Award as Outstanding Young Person, in Finland and Internationally. She is also Director for Research and Development of Theme Aging at Karolinska University Hospital.
Dorota Religa
Professor in geriatrics, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society at Karolinska Institutet, Consultant / Specialist doctor in geriatrics. She has been clinically active since 2005 at Karolinska University Hospital, where she is currently Consultant for the Inflammation and Ageing Theme.
Björn Strindberg Lennhed
Currently employed as Consultant at the Department of Geriatrics and Rehabilitation Medicine, Falu Hospital, Sweden. Clinical work at the outpatient clinic involves dementia investigations and cognitive rehabilitation. Organisational level work regarding dementia care with national authorities like National board of Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen). Former graduate and now teacher of the Master's Courses in Dementia Care for Physicians.