Eva E. Skillgate

The aim is to establish a multiprofessional doctoral school in healthcare science, Doc-HealthSci, to strengthen the connection between research and education, as well as to meet the need for supplying competence in healthcare programmes. Doctoral students will develop knowledge about how physical, mental, and social health can be promoted, maintained and regained, and how illness can be prevented, alleviated, or cared for. All important areas for future education in healthcare programmes. A global perspective with good opportunities for internationalisation will be promoted.The school is a collaborative partnership between the Karolinska Institutet, Uppsala University, Mälardalen University and Sophiahemmet University, with a firm foundation in the collective strengths and competences and previous experiences of involvement in doctoral education in healthcare sciences. The school will be governed by a steering group of faculty and students representing each university. The education extended to 5-years will include part-time teaching. The school will provide courses, seminars and opportunities for research exchange within national and international networks.The school will provide a high-quality doctoral education to provide a first cohort of 20 competent and independent graduates prepared for the future needs in health care education. The intention is to develop a sustainable framework for future cohorts that will be of great significance for health care education.