Linköping University Hospital

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Linköping University Hospital is a university hospital in Linköping, Sweden, operated by Östergötland County. Its scientific activities are integrated into the medical faculty of Linköping University.The hospital has all specializations except organ transplantation. Excellent areas are, for example, burn care, where the hospital together with Uppsala University Hospital is responsible for national care .The hospital has about 4,900 employees and 600 care places.Service areaThe university hospital serves highly specialized care for Östergötland, Kalmar and Jönköping counties, in total about one million inhabitants. The hospital also serves central Östergötland with primary care.LocationThe hospital is located close to central Linköping. The hospital is positioned at the south side of Kjettilberget ("Kjettil hill), with the Belvederen tower at the top.EducationThe medical faculty at Linköping University is placed at the university hospital. The faculty has undergraduate and graduate education in most medical fields. One of the units is Clinicum, a learning laboratory for simulation and skill training with problem-based education.