Christian Conrad

Christian Conrad serves as the Head of Study Programs at Careum University of Applied Sciences for Health, leading the Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Wound Care, MAS in Rehabilitation Care, and MAS in Management of Healthcare Institutions since 2014 and 2018 respectively. He has hosted the Journal Club at Schaffhausen University of Applied Sciences quarterly since 2009.

Education

• Master's degree in Public Health (2001) from Universities of Zurich, Bern, and Basel
• Diploma of Advanced Studies in Evaluation (2007) from University of Bern
• Certificate in higher education didactics (2009) from University of Applied Sciences and Arts St. Gallen
• Nursing training program in Germany (graduated 1984)

Research Interests

Conrad specializes in Epidemiology and Infection Prevention with deep expertise in Public Health, Nursing, Rehabilitation Care, and Wound Care. His work integrates Quality Management, Change Management, and Evaluation methodologies, particularly focusing on antibiotic resistance, guideline development, and translating theoretical knowledge into practical healthcare solutions through critical thinking and evidence-based practice.

Teaching Recognition

• Best lecturer at Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences (2015)
• Best lecturer at Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences (2017)
• Best lecturer at Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences (2021)

Academic Leadership

As module leader for the Advanced Vocational Examination "Expert in Infection Prevention" at H+ Bildung since 2010, Conrad bridges academic theory with clinical practice. His prior 24-year career at Schaffhausen hospitals (1990-2014) established his foundation in epidemiological analysis and healthcare system improvement, directly informing his current academic approach to managing complex healthcare institutions.