The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (UKCD) provides a unique opportunity for dentists (both domestic and international dentists) to participate in an online externship in Oral Medicine. The program blends core elements of Oral Medicine with the dynamic activities and expertise of the faculty in the Division of Oral Diagnosis, Oral Medicine and Oral Radiology at UKCD.
In-person and online options are available.
Up to two, one-year externs will be selected annually. It is also anticipated that several externs will be selected per year who participate for a period of less than one year.
How to Apply: Review the information available below. Complete the online application here.
Mission: To provide the graduate dentist with several opportunities to advance their dental education and clinical experience to a level beyond that accomplished in a one-year general practice residency program. The externship program also provides the dentist an opportunity to experience the practice of general dentistry within a large medical center employing a greater level of physician/dentist interaction. Emphasis is placed on dental management of medically complex patients, diagnosis and management of acute and chronic orofacial pain conditions, conscious and intravenous sedation techniques, and the development of advanced diagnostic skills. Additionally, this program provides graduate level training in the biological sciences, oral medicine, clinical and pathologic correlations, and experiences unavailable to the private practicing dentist or typical AGD resident.
A significant portion of this program is devoted to observing comprehensive dental care with emphasis on diagnostic techniques and therapeutic skills in elderly populations served at the medical center. These patients are uniquely challenging with complex levels of medical compromise and have diverse oral disease, and frequently require sedation and implants. Case conferences will be held to permit integration of the above skill set.
Completion of the program results in a Certificate of Clinical Externship in Oral Medicine awarded by the University of Kentucky.
Learning Objectives & Outcomes
Objectives: To educate well-rounded knowledgeable clinicians competent in the diagnosis and dental management of patients who have concurrent medical conditions, simple and moderately complex acute and orofacial pain, mucosal and salivary disorders, and those requiring conscious sedation.
Outcomes: After finishing the program, externs will be able to understand how to:
Clinical Experiences and Observational Training
Requirements
The program will select eligible applicants on the basis of criteria such as preparedness, ability, aptitude, academic credentials, communication skills, and personal qualities such as motivation and integrity. The program will not discriminate with regard to sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, disability, or any other applicable legally protected status.
Duration & Tuition: The externship will last a minimum of one week, but can be extended for multiple weeks, up to 1 year (i.e., 12 continuous months). No less than 70 percent of the externship program will involve experiences in patient care (including inpatient and outpatient). Approximately 15-20 percent of time is spent in didactic and seminar learning, and about 10 percent is spent in research and scholarly activities. Schedule available upon request.
Externship applications will be accepted at any time. Up to two, one-year externs will be selected annually. It is also anticipated that several externs will be selected per year who participate for a period of less than one year.
Application Fee: Please complete the online application and submit $150 non-refundable application processing fee to the address listed in the Payment Instruction section. The application will be reviewed after receipt of the processing fee.
Tuition:
Duration | Cost | Duration | Cost | |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 week | $995 | 6 months | $10,000 | |
2 weeks | $1,890 | 7 months | $11,500 | |
3 weeks | $2,685 | 8 months | $13,000 | |
1 month | $3,380 | 9 months | $14,500 | |
2 months | $4,300 | 10 months | $16,000 | |
3 months | $5,500 | 11 months | $17,500 | |
4 months | $7,000 | 12 months | $19,000 | |
5 months | $8,500 |
Rates in US dollars and subject to change.
Payment Instructions: Send check made out to "University of Kentucky" with "Oral Medicine Externship" in the memo line to:
University of Kentucky
College of Dentistry
Attn: Business Office
770 Rose Street, Room D131
Lexington, KY 40536-0297
If you have questions, contact Pam Calvert at pam.calvert@uky.edu.
Clinical Duties and Patient Contact: Externs will observe through direct patient contact in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and will participate in the differential diagnosis process and help formulate a treatment plan. They should possess adequate communication skills and be proficient in English. Externs will be supervised by a Program Director and/or Primary Attending Faculty. Several dental clinics (i.e., Orofacial Pain/Oral Medicine Clinic, Urgent Dental Care and Comprehensive Care) will provide opportunities to observe patients with: 1) medically complex conditions, 2) acute and chronic orofacial pain, 3) oral mucosal and perioral disease, 4) salivary gland disorders, and 5) orofacial neurosensory disorders that vary in complexity. Externs may also help serve in consultation and the teaching activities of dental students in the Urgent Care Dental clinic at the University of Kentucky.
Complete Online Application here.
Mission: To provide the interested dentist with opportunities to advance his/her dental education and clinical knowledge to a level beyond that accomplished from dental school training. The externship program also provides the dentist an opportunity to interact with faculty who work in a large medical center where collaboration between health providers occurs routinely. Emphasis is placed on dental management of medically complex patients, diagnosis and management of oral lesions, acute and chronic orofacial pain conditions, pharmacology, and the development of advanced diagnostic skills. Additionally, this program provides graduate level training in decision-making, the biological sciences, oral medicine, clinical and pathologic correlations, and manuscript review.
Program: The program has nine learning modules. These modules are scheduled based on faculty availability at certain times of the year. Externs are required to take at least one module, and can take up to three modules per semester. Approximately 90% of time is spent on online didactic and seminar learning, and about 10% is spent in scholarly activities and discussions with faculty.
Module |
Module Topic |
Course Director |
Number of Lectures* |
Number of Discussion Hours* |
Number of Months |
Start/End Date |
Cost |
1 |
The Diagnostic Process |
Musbah |
12 |
24 |
3 |
Fall Semestera |
$1,344 |
2 |
Medicine and Medically Complex Patients |
Miller |
32 |
32 |
4.5 |
Fall Semesterb |
$2,390 |
3 |
Oral Mucosal Diseases and Soft Tissue Pathology |
Miller & Musbah |
16 |
32 |
4 |
Spring Semesterc |
$1,792 |
4 |
Pharmacology |
Miller |
12 |
12 |
3 |
Spring Semestera |
$896 |
5 |
Orofacial Pain |
Musbah & Rojas |
10 |
20 |
2.5 |
Spring Semestera |
$1,120 |
6 |
Diagnostic Imaging of the Jaws and Advanced Imaging Modalities |
Omami |
12 |
24 |
3 |
Fall Semestera |
$1,344 |
7 |
Virology |
Miller |
8 |
16 |
2 |
Spring Semesterd |
$896 |
8 |
Research, Manuscript Writing, and Critical Review |
Miller |
5 |
10 |
1 |
Spring Semesterd |
$560 |
9 |
Decision Making & Risk Management |
Miller |
4 |
8 |
1 |
Spring Semesterd |
$448 |
|
Total |
|
111 hours |
178 hours |
|
|
$10,790 |
a Recommended 4 to 12 weeks
b Recommended 8 to 16 weeks
c Recommended 6 to 16 weeks
d Recommended 4 to 10 weeks
Duration: The duration of the online externship in Oral Medicine is based on the number of modules taken by each participant. Externs who are accepted into the program are required to take a minimum of one module. Applicants should refer to the course information table listed above to determine the number of months required to complete a module. Externs can participate for up to 1 year (i.e., 12 continuous months). Note: The entire program would take an extern one year to complete.
Learning Objectives: To educate well-rounded clinicians to be knowledgeable and have the ability to diagnose and manage dental patients who have concurrent medical conditions, simple and moderately complex acute and chronic orofacial pain, mucosal and salivary disorders, implement pharmacologic management of common soft tissue disorders, and understand the scientific process, decision making, research, manuscript writing and review process.*
Learning Outcomes: After finishing the program, the extern will be able to understand how to:
Registration: Registration requires completion of the online application and payment of a non-refundable $150 registration fee. The registration fee covers processing, Canvas access fee, and administrative costs. In order to complete the online application, please have the following items available:
Dental transcript (jpg or PDF)
National Board Dental Examination scores ( jpg or PDF)
If English is not your native language: TOEFL score documentation (jpg or PDF). The minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 79 internet-based; the minimum IELTS test score is 6.5.
Tuition: Tuition for the online externship in Oral Medicine is based on the number of modules enrolled in (see Course Information - Table). The minimum tuition is $800 per module.
(*2021 rates; subject to change)
Payment Instructions: Send check made out to "University of Kentucky" with "Oral Medicine Externship" in the memo line to:
University of Kentucky
College of Dentistry
Attn: Business Office
770 Rose Street, Room D131
Lexington, KY 40536-0297
If applying for your first course, include the applicaiton fee of $150 with any module payment. If you have questions, contact Pam Calvert at pam.calvert@uky.edu.
Certificate: Completion of the program results in a Certificate of Externship in Oral Medicine awarded by the University of Kentucky.
Cancellation Policy: If cancellation notice is received at least 30 days in advance of the class, you will receive a refund of your tuition payment. If your cancellation is less than 30 days in advance, you will receive a credit good for one year from the date of cancellation in the amount of tuition you paid. Any cancellation that occurs after class has begun will result in loss of tuition payment. All cancellations result in loss of the registration fee.
Requirements
Initial Date of Matriculation (Start Date): August 16, 2021
Interview Period: Interviews will be required. Typically the interview occurs approximately 1 to 6 months prior to the anticipated externship start date.
Schedule: Generated based on duration of the externship.
* Disclaimer: The oral medicine externship is not a substitute for an oral medicine or orofacial pain residency training. Interested persons should explore the option of advanced education opportunities in these fields.
Craig S. Miller, DMD, MS, Oral Diagnosis, Oral Medicine and Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Division Chief and Externship Director
Thamer Musbah, BDS, Externship Co-Director
Program questions can be sent to Craig S. Miller, DMD, MS.
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