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Anders Sondén

Anders Sondén

Senior Lecturer/Senior Physician | Docent
Visiting address: ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡/Institutionen för klinisk forskning och utb, SÖS, 11883 Stockholm
Postal address: S1 Klinisk forskning och utbildning, Södersjukhuset, S1 KI SÖS Utb Läkarprogrammet inriktning Kirurgi, 171 77 Stockholm

About me

  • Current Roles in Research and Education

    • Vice Head of Department and Head of Undergraduate Education at KI SÖS 
    • Course Director of Clinical Medicine – Surgery, Medical Program, KI
    • Research Supervisor
    • Representative of Södersjukhuset on the Education Council
    • Board Member of the International Medical Exchange Program (IMEX)

    Current Role in Healthcare

    I am a trained surgeon, having completed my education at Södersjukhuset, and I currently work within the Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery and Abdominal Wall Surgery at the hospital. Following a comprehensive surgical training focused on emergency surgery and traumatology, I specialized in advanced endoscopy during the 2010s, including endoscopic ultrasound and ERCP, which I continue to pursue alongside my responsibilities at KI SÖS. 

    Academic Awards

    • Matts Halldin Prize, 2018
    • KIPRIME Fellow, 2023

Research

  • With a doctoral degree in ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ basic science, a postdoctoral period in experimental traumatology, and a more senior research role in clinical studies, I have broad experience in the field of ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ research. Later years, I have focused on research within the field of ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ education with the aim to develop work-based education and to increase inclusion and accessibility in higher education. Hence I`m leading a PhD project investigating the opportunities and challenges associated with interprofessional supervision—specifically, the supervision of students from a different professional background. This initiative aims to improve interprofessional learning in our healthcare education programs, create new opportunities for collaborative learning, and ultimately enhance teamwork in clinical settings. In another project, we are exploring how newly graduated physicians perceive the transition from ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ student to clinical supervisor and what support they require to embrace their new role. Recently, I launched a project aimed at deepening our understanding of the academic journey of ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ students with ADHD. This project examines how these students perceive and understand their diagnosis, their considerations regarding disclosing their condition, and their experiences of the support provided by the university. Ultimately, this project intends to lay the groundwork for recommendations to universities on how to better support students with ADHD, thereby improving accessibility in education and reducing the health challenges faced by these students.

Teaching

  • I have been engaged in ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ education at ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ (KI) for many years, initially as a clinical teacher, later as a course director in the Medical Program, and as a member of the Program Council. In recent years, I have also served as the Undergraduate Education Coordinator at KISÖS. In total, I have approximately 30 weeks of higher education pedagogical training.

    In parallel with my educational roles at KI, I have spent several years as the Director of Studies for the specialist training program (ST) in surgery at Södersjukhuset.

    Although I am interested in the full spectrum of ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ education, my primary focus lies in clinical sciences, particularly workplace-based education. I am dedicated to understanding and improving workplace-based learning, both uniprofessional and interprofessional. Consequently, I have been involved in numerous improvement projects within ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ education, most recently as part of the project group that developed the new Medical Program at ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡. I have also served for an extended period on the Curriculum Committee for the new Medical Program, with responsibility for clinical sciences.

Articles

  • Article: BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION. 2025;25(1):800
    Delorme C; Stenfors T; Sonden A
  • Article: ADVANCES IN MEDICAL EDUCATION AND PRACTICE. 2023;14:875-887
    Zelic L; Laksov KB; Samnegard E; Ivarson J; Sonden A
  • Article: HERNIA. 2023;27(1):21-29
    Olsson A; Sandblom G; Franneby U; Sonden A; Gunnarsson U; Dahlstrand U
  • Article: ANNALS OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING. 2022;50(1):78-85
    Gunther M; Arborelius U; Risling M; Gustavsson J; Sonden A
  • Article: HEALTHCARE. 2021;9(8):1028
    Fagerdahl A-M; Torbjornsson E; Sonden A
  • Article: JOURNAL OF INTERPROFESSIONAL CARE. 2021;35(2):275-283
    Ivarson J; Zelic L; Sonden A; Samnegard E; Bolander Laksov K
  • Article: BJS-BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY. 2020;107(10):1313-1323
    Gustafsson C; Dahlberg M; Sonden A; Jarnbert-Pettersson H; Sandblom G
  • Article: EXPERIMENTAL LUNG RESEARCH. 2020;46(5):117-127
    Guenther M; Sonden A; Gustavsson J; Arborelius UP; Rocksen D
  • Article: WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY. 2019;43(3):806-811
    Olsson A; Sandblom G; Franneby U; Sonden A; Gunnarsson U; Dahlstrand U
  • Article: ANNALS OF SURGERY. 2019;269(2):304-309
    Sverden E; Mattsson F; Lindstrom D; Sonden A; Lu Y; Lagergren J
  • Article: WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY. 2018;42(11):3551-3559
    Gustafsson C; Lindelius A; Torngren S; Jarnbert-Pettersson H; Sonden A
  • Article: JOURNAL OF INTERPROFESSIONAL CARE. 2018;32(4):501-504
    Torbjoernsson E; Olivecrona C; Sonden A
  • Article: SURGERY. 2017;161(2):509-516
    Olsson A; Sandblom G; Franneby U; Sonden A; Gunnarsson U; Dahlstrand U
  • Article: WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY. 2016;40(7):1688-1694
    Gustafsson C; McNicholas A; Sonden A; Torngren S; Jarnbert-Pettersson H; Lindelius A
  • Article: ANNALS OF SURGERY. 2016;263(4):733-737
    Sverden E; Mattsson F; Sonden A; Leinskold T; Tao W; Lu Y; Lagergren J
  • Article: FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY. 2016;7:10
    Cao Y; Risling M; Malm E; Sonden A; Bolling MF; Skold MK
  • Article: ACTA NEUROCHIRURGICA. 2014;156(12):2365-2378
    Gunther M; Plantman S; Gahm C; Sonden A; Risling M; Mathiesen T
  • Article: DIGESTIVE SURGERY. 2014;31(4-5):276-282
    Sverden E; Sonden A; Leinskold T; Lagergren J; Lu Y
  • Journal article: GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS. 2013;03(03)
    Sjosten A; Gogusev J; Malm E; Sonden A; Ingelman-Sundberg H; Kjellstrom B; Edelstam G
  • Article: THERAPEUTIC HYPOTHERMIA AND TEMPERATURE MANAGEMENT. 2012;2(2):53-60
    Heinius G; Sonden A; Hahn RG
  • Article: JOURNAL OF TRAUMA. 2011;71(5):1134-1143
    Kunz SN; Arborelius UP; Gryth D; Sonden A; Gustavsson J; Wangyal T; Svensson L; Rocksen D
  • Article: SHOCK. 2011;36(1):60-66
    Heinius G; Hahn RG; Sonden A
  • Article: CRITICAL ULTRASOUND JOURNAL. 2010;2(3):97-105
    Lindelius A; Pettersson H; Adami J; Torngren S; Sonden A
  • Article: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY. 2010;39(7):705-712
    Landegren T; Risling M; Persson JKE; Sonden A
  • Article: JOURNAL OF TRAUMA. 2009;67(6):1191-1199
    Sonden A; Rocksen D; Riddez L; Davidsson J; Persson JK; Gryth D; Bursell J; Arborelius UP
  • Article: EMERGENCY MEDICINE JOURNAL. 2008;25(8):486-491
    Lindelius A; Torngren S; Sonden A; Pettersson H; Adami J
  • Article: JOURNAL OF TRAUMA. 2008;64(6):1420-1426
    Gryth D; Rocksen D; Arborelius UP; Drobin D; Persson JKL; Sonden A; Bursell J; Olsson L-G; Kjellstrom BT
  • Article: JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE MEDICINE. 2006;54(5):262-271
    Sonden A; Johansson A-SM; Palmblad J; Kjellstrom BT
  • Article: LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE. 2002;31(4):233-241
    Sondén A; Svensson B; Roman N; Brismar B; Palmblad J; Kjellström BT
  • Article: LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE. 2000;26(4):364-375
    Sondén A; Svensson B; Roman N; Östmark H; Brismar B; Palmblad J; Kjellström BT
  • Article: FREE RADICAL BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE. 1999;26(11-12):1480-1488
    Valen G; Sondén A; Vaage J; Malm E; Kjellström BT
  • Journal article: SHOCK. 1998;9(Supplement):12
    Sondén A; Svensson B; Roman N; Brismar B; Palmblad J; Malm E; Kiellström BT
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All other publications

  • Corrigendum: HERNIA. 2023;27(2):481
    Olsson A; Sandblom G; Franneby U; Sonden A; Gunnarsson U; Dahlstrand U
  • Conference publication: BJS-BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY. 2022;109:znac308.050
    Olsson A; Sandblom G; Franneby U; Sonden A; Gunnarsson U; Osterberg J; Dahlstrand U
  • Conference publication: BJS-BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY. 2021;108:znab395.091
    Olsson A; Sandblom G; Franneby U; Sonden A; Gunnarsson U; Dahlstrand U
  • Book chapter: ANIMAL MODELS OF NEUROTRAUMA: NEUROMETHODS. 2019;p. 251-262
    Sköld MK; Sondén A
  • Conference publication: JOURNAL OF NEUROTRAUMA. 2014;31(12):A105
    Cao Y; Skold MK; Malm E; Sonden A; Risling M
  • Conference publication: JOURNAL OF NEUROTRAUMA. 2014;31(5):A27-A28
    Cao Y; Skold MK; Malm E; Sonden A; Risling M
  • Doctoral thesis: 2002
    Sondén A
  • Conference publication: JOURNAL OF VASCULAR RESEARCH. 1998;35:56
    Sondén A; Valen G; Malm E; Vaage J; Kjellström BT
  • Conference publication: JOURNAL OF VASCULAR RESEARCH. 1998;35(4):298
    Sondén A; Svensson B; Roman N; Brismar B; Palmblad J; Kjellström BT

Grants

  • Foundations for the development of clinical supervisors - exploring new domains
    Region Stockholm, ALF pedagogik
    1 January 2025 - 31 December 2027
    Aim: The overarching aim of our research is to expand the knowledge foundation for faculty development for clinical supervisors by exploring two new domains - junior doctors as supervisors and interprofessional supervision. Background: Being a clinical supervisor is a complex task and the quality of supervision is crucial for students' learning. The many challenges faced by clinical supervisors have been described before, but there are still significant knowledge gaps. In the scope of two doctoral projects, our research group focuses on two areas where research is scarce. The first doctoral project aims to increase understanding of the transition from ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ student to clinical supervisor. This transition involves adopting a completely new role, with minimal preparation. The challenges described for senior supervisors are likely to be even more pronounced for junior doctors. At the same time, there may exist enablers such as less pronounced hierarchical barriers between supervisors and students. Studies in this area are lacking. The second doctoral project aims to explore enablers and barriers for interprofessional supervision i.e. when the clinical supervision is not limited to a single student profession. Even though interprofessional supervision has been conducted in clinical education departments since the 1990s, studies on how interprofessional supervision should be carried out are very limited. Design and Methodology: Taking a social constructivist approach, semi-structured individual interviews with clinical supervisors and students will be conducted to gather data. Subjects will be recruited through purposeful selection and snowball effect, with information power guiding sample size. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim and reflexive thematic analysis will be used to generate themes. Conclusion: There is a great need for knowledge in the project's focus areas and our results have the potential to be directly applied in KI's supervisor training.
  • Moving Forward with ADHD in Medical Education- strategies for inclusive practices
    ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s Educational Project Grants 2025
    1 January 2025 - 31 December 2025
    Globally, ADHD is one of the most common reasons ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ students request accommodations during their education. Students with ADHD report facing numerous barriers in the educational environment, along with a higher prevalence of mental health challenges compared to their peers. At the same time, stigma surrounding disabilities contributes to a reluctance to disclose their diagnosis openly, making it harder for them to access support. Recent reports from ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ (KI) confirm that students with neurodevelopmental disorders face significant obstacles in their education, often exacerbated by factors such as ethnicity and gender. Despite being the fastest-growing group among ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ students with disabilities, there is still a lack of studies focusing on their experiences and support needs. Our project aims to fill this knowledge gap and contribute to a more inclusive, accessible, and health-promoting ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ education. This aligns with KI’s overarching strategies, the goals of Agenda 2030, and current legislation by increasing understanding of the barriers, challenges, and success factors encountered by ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ students with ADHD. Our scientific approach is based on qualitative interviews with ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ students and their educators. Using phenomenographic analysis within a critical norm and intersectional framework, we aim to capture the variation in students’ experiences and how these intersect with different norms and identities. Our goal is that the results will inform the development of educational initiatives and strategies for a more inclusive ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ education, improved student well-being, and – in the long term – enhanced quality in healthcare delivery. This project is pioneering in Sweden and has the potential to shape future learning activities in ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ education. The outcomes will benefit not only current and future students but also educators and the broader healthcare system.
  • Patients in the clinic: what role do they play in student learning?
    1 January 2024 - 31 December 2027
    Aim & Background Patients are increasingly involved in many aspects of healthcare, both in their own care with growing attention towards patient-centredness, but also in the education of health professionals. While there has been some focus on patient involvement in formal, campus-based educational activities, there is a lack of research on patient involvement in clinical education. This project aims to explore the role of patients in workplace-based learning of undergraduate students. The central research question is how students learn from patients in the clinical workplace, and how such learning can be fostered? Design & Methods Study I is a phenomenographic study using individual interviews to explore how students, patients and supervisors understand the role of patients in student learning. Study II uses activity theory and observations of student-patient interactions to explore how students and patients interact in clinical practice, how this is influenced by the clinical context, and how it influences student learning. Study III will explore transferability of findings to other educational programmes within healthcare. Implications for education Patients have important experiences of illness and healthcare which in unique ways can contribute to students’ learning and professional development. By better understanding the role of patients in the clinical education, we can systematically work towards developing, supporting and sustaining patient participation in all aspects of health professions education, from undergraduate level to lifelong learning, emphasizing patients as the core of healthcare
  • Management of Acute Cholecystitis and Common Bile Duct Stones: Randomized and Registry-Based Studies
    Region Stockholm
    1 January 2023 - 31 January 2025

Employments

  • Senior Lecturer/Senior Physician, Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡, 2017-

Degrees and Education

  • Docent, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡, 2016
  • Doctor Of Philosophy, Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡, 2002
  • University Medical Degree, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡, 1995

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