Advanced General Dentistry in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology/Oral Medicine

https://dentistry.utah.edu/education

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Medicine (OMOP) is designed for students who are considering applying to an oral & maxillofacial pathology residency or those who have a desire to study and engage in oral pathology concepts/principles in greater depth than those taught in the oral pathology and oral medicine didactic courses. Basic principles and techniques for soft tissue biopsies and oral medicine will also be introduced. Students in this Pathway may be engaged to serve as peer teachers in the oral pathology curriculum.

Admissions requirements and selection method:

1. Matriculation as a D2 student at the UUSOD

2. In academic good standing (GPA: >3.0)

3. Approval of Group Practice Leader (GPL)

4. Submission of the standardized application with personal statement and relevant reflection paper from Pathways Engagement

5. Selection by the Pathways Course Director

6. Pathway-specific:

   1. Students must have a passion for periodontics and dental implant surgery.

   2. Three separate observations of a periodontist, for 2 hours minimum in their practice settings, is strongly urged prior to the start of the D3 year.

   3. Grades in Perio Classes Considered (but not critical). Continuation in the program is contingent on the following:

      1. Maintaining a GPA of >3.0

      2. Meeting the benchmarks for completing clinical competency assessments

      3. Maintaining professionalism standards for the UUSOD

      4. Participating fully in all aspects of academic and clinical activities

      5. Successfully completing all requirements established by the PCD