MDS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Overview

The goal of the oral & maxillofacial surgery residency program is to provide advanced education in oral & maxillofacial surgery to highly qualified graduate dentists who are interested in a career of specialized practice, teaching and research.

The program requires a minimum of three academic year for completion. A high level of advanced clinical skills and completion of a curriculum broadly representative of basic and applied science is required. Original research and a dissertation in any of a number of related fields are required and maybe undertaken on problems relevant to oral & maxillofacial surgery. The Principles of scientific research design and evaluation are emphasized.

The program devotes a considerable portion of time to the advanced basic sciences courses and the allied faculties specially organized to serve as pre requisite to the through understanding of the clinical problems in oral & maxillofaical surgery. In the clinical area the student is exposed to different the rapeutic philosophies both old and new through independent study, demonstrations and practice.

A series of seminars, case discussions & journal clubs are held every week for the all round skill improvement of the students. A student is encouraged to discuss his/her interests and needs and an effort will be made to tailor the program to meet such needs.

Eligibility

• Candidate must be an Indian National.
• The candidate who holds BDS degree from a dental college recognised by Dental Council of India (DCI) and who has obtained full registration either from DCI or any of the state dental council after passing final BDS examination and has completed one-year Internship.

Minimum Education