Advanced Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine

University of Southern California

United States of America, Los Angeles

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University of Southern California

United States of America , Los Angeles

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines 22-Aug-2022

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Duration 36 month(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 59,260 / year

Apply Date 22-Aug-2022

Advanced Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine

About

Overview What you will learnThe curriculum is designed to provide practicing dentists with advanced knowledge and training in the areas of orofacial pain and oral medicine including sleep medicine.The Advanced Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine MSc program offered at University of Southern California consists of a series of 14 online didactic courses where the students will gain knowledge about the underlying science as well as the diagnosis, pathobiology and treatment of different oral and maxillofacial diseases and disorders. In addition to these courses, the student will attend University of Southern California for two weeks each summer during the three-year period for an additional three face-to-face assessment courses where they will be tested for knowledge acquisition using a set of objective standardized clinical examinations, oral interviews and written examinations. They will also be required to prepare a final portfolio of cases and conduct and present a research project report. During their visits to USC, the residents will gain experience diagnosing and treating patients in the USC OFOPM center. I want to find another Master Course During the year, the residents will attend weekly video conferences where online students are required to analyze, diagnose and prepare treatment plan cases that are posted for analysis. These cases will cover the following diseases: temporomandibular disorders; infectious, dysplastic, neoplastic proliferative, erosive and ulcerative oral and pharyngeal mucosal diseases. Students will also learn about and work with patients who have various salivary, neurogenic, osseous, and odontogenic infections, tumors and diseases including oral neuropathic pain, oral spasticity, migraine, tension type and chronic daily headache and sleep apnea disorders.

The Advanced Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine MSc program offered at University of Southern California consists of a 36-month hybrid program (online and face-to-face) leading to a master's degree in orofacial pain and oral medicine (OFPOM).

Disciplines

Health Sciences

Human Medicine

Dentistry

Requirements

Other Requirements

1 : CVLetter of Intent3 Letters of Evaluation from peers, colleagues, or mentorsComplete the USC CAS applicationAll documents submitted as part of the application must be in English or be accompanied by certified translation to be considered officialPay the $90.00 application feeSubmit official school transcriptsTranscripts in original language of issuance: International students who have earned their degree outside the United States must check our country-specific requirements to determine if we need original-language copies of their academic records.