Per Lindqvist teaches clinical physiology at three of the University's programmes. He finds being a teacher challenging, yet inspiring and fun.
: Per Lindqvist teaches students in the Medical, Biomedical and Biomedical Laboratory Science programmes.
ImageMattias PetterssonPer Lindqvist teaches students in clinical physiology at the Medical, Biomedical and Biomedical Laboratory Science programmes. He was inspired to teach by his research, and felt very keen to share his knowledge.
Per's strives to be a teacher who is both inspiring and approachable.
"Being a teacher is challenging, as well as being a source of inspiration and fun all at once. I also appreciate the opportunity to inspire and encourage students, to increase their knowledge in my field and help them enjoy themselves," says Per.
Per has a combined position, meaning he both does research and teaches at Umeå University. Per therefore appreciates that effective contact exists between the different subject areas within each course, and that he can keep track of students even after they leave his class.
"I really like that we aren’t spread across a huge campus," he says.
Per’s teaching consists of both lectures and the case method. Per’s lectures are given to large groups of students, while the case method is a form of teaching where Per and his students start from a case, an event or a patient, and discuss their way to an optimal treatment. Per believes that there isn’t always just one right answer, but that discussion and problem-solving can lead to good treatment.
What advice would you give to someone considering starting university?
"Give the brief time that you spend studying at university as much energy as you can manage, but don't forget to have fun, and not only outside the classroom,” says Per.