Eva Tamas

Dr. Eva Tamás is a Senior Associate Professor at Linköping University's Division of Diagnostics and Specialist Medicine, specializing in thoracic surgery and medical education. Her clinical research investigates cardiac function in aortic valve disease, while her educational work develops simulation-based medical training.

Education includes:

• Docent in Thoracic Surgery, Linköping University (2017)
• Ph.D. Medicine, Linköping University (2008)
• Medical Degree, Hungarian medical license (1995)

Research focuses on:

• Myocardial adaptation in valve disease
• Exercise testing in cardiac patients
• Problem-based learning curriculum development
• Simulation educator development

Recent publications examine cardiopulmonary exercise testing in aortic stenosis and hemodynamic outcomes of ventricular assist devices. Educational research revitalizes problem-based learning pedagogy through longitudinal faculty development programs.

As Program Director of the Medical Program, Dr. Tamás leads curriculum development and received international recognition for student engagement. She serves as Visiting Professor internationally and supervises doctoral candidates in thoracic surgery and medical education research.