Program Overview

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Magisterprogrammet i Klinisk Optometri

The Magisterprogrammet i Klinisk Optometri is a university program offered by Karolinska Institutet.

Program Overview

The program is led by Program Director (PD) Marika Wahlberg Ramsay, who is responsible for the program's overall management, quality assurance, and development. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in clinical optometry, with a focus on both theoretical and practical aspects.

Program Organization

The program is organized into several components, including:

• Program Council: The Program Council is responsible for handling suggestions for improvement, following up on course evaluations, and working with the program's content, structure, and development.
• Education Committee (UN CNS): The Education Committee is responsible for overseeing the implementation and coordination of the institution's educational mission.
• Course Evaluations: Students are encouraged to participate in course evaluations, which provide valuable feedback for improving the program.

Program Council

The Program Council is composed of:

• Marika Walhberg Ramsay, PD, Chair
• Abinaya Venkataraman, Deputy PD, Teacher Representative
• Varierande lärarrepresentant Enheten för optometri (EFO)
• Funda Orhan, Teacher Representative Campus Solna
• Linda Lundström, Teacher Representative KTH
• Peter Unsbo, Teacher Representative KTH
• 2 vacant, Student Representatives OP Year 1
• Rebecka Roos, Student Representative OP Year 2
• Denise Zuniga Svensson, Student Representative OP Year 2
• 2 vacant, Student Representatives OP Year 3
• 2 vacant, Student Representatives MAG
• Rune Brautaset, External Representative
• Jaana Johansson, Program Administrator, Secretary
• Mirkka Määttä Pescador, Program Study Advisor
• Ĺsa Borglund, Program Handler

Meetings and Minutes

The Program Council meets 3-5 times per term. Minutes from the meetings are available upon request.

Education Committee (UN CNS)

The Education Committee is responsible for overseeing the implementation and coordination of the institution's educational mission. The committee is chaired by the institution's GUA (Grundutbildningsansvarig) and includes representatives from various departments.

Course Evaluations

Course evaluations are an essential part of the program's quality assurance process. Students are encouraged to participate in course evaluations, which provide valuable feedback for improving the program. The evaluations are used to identify areas for improvement and to develop strategies for enhancing the program.

Student Influence

Students have the opportunity to influence the program through various channels, including:

• Course evaluations
• Program Council
• Education Committee (UN CNS)

Exam Evaluation

An exam evaluation is conducted at the end of the program. The results are discussed in the Program Council and published on the program's website.