Overview
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology: Advanced training in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology is conducted to provide the next generation of highly trained officers and Oral Pathologists to carry out the primary mission of readiness. During the program, residents receive instruction in basic sciences applicable to anatomic and clinical pathology, laboratory management, statistics, data quality and systems-oriented healthcare. Residents also perform clinical patient care, including diagnosis and management of oral diseases, oral pre-cancer and cancer, oncologic management, and interpretation of advanced imaging. These skills support warfighter readiness through early identification and mitigation of effects of oral and systemic disease. Residents also receive instruction in forensic sciences, including forensic odontology, postmortem evaluation, medicolegal matters and engagement with the medical examiner, facilitating identification and dignified recovery of mortally wounded warfighters and supporting tri-service, NATO and other global partnerships. Graduates are expected to obtain board certification through the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. Board certification is considered essential for the practice of this specialty, and is preferred as a requirement in order to obtain sign-out privileges in a hospital or medical center, the setting in which most Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologists practice, and to teach in our accredited tri-service educational platforms.
Summary: Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Major
Length: 36 months
Location: Naval Postgraduate Dental School – Bethesda MD
Upon Completion: Certificate and Master of Science Degree (Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology)
Location – Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command, Bethesda MD
First Year Curriculum
| CCCN 701 | Applied Dental Psychology | 0.5 |
| CCCN 704 | Ethics | 0.5 |
| CCCN 706 | Forensic Dentistry | 1 |
| CCCN 707 | Management of Medical Emergencies | 0.5 |
| CCCN 709 | Maxillofacial Prosthetics | 1.5 |
| CCCN 710 | Naval Operational Management | 1 |
| CCCN 713 | Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology & Radiology Part I | 2 |
| CCCN 719 | Pharmacotherapeutics | 1 |
| CCCN 720 | Research Methods I | 1 |
| CCCN 721 | Research Project | 4 |
| CCCN 725 | Systemic Disease in Clinical Dentistry | 1.5 |
| OMPN 701 | Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology I | 7.5 |
| OMPN 702 | Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology II | 7.5 |
| OMPN 703 | Independent Study in Special Topics | 13.5 |
| OMPN 704 | Oral Medicine/Clinical Oral Diagnosis | 1.5 |
| OMPN 705 | Seminar, Special Pathology | 1.5 |
| OMPN 706 | General Pathology | 11.5 |
| OMPN 707 | Seminar, Special Clinical, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Topics | 1.5 |
| OMPN 708 | Introduction to Basic Histopathology Techniques, Special Proc and Lab Management | 1 |
| OMPN 709 | Seminar, Advanced Surgical, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Topics | 1.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 61.5 |
Second Year Curriculum
| OMPN 801 | General Pathology Rotations | 35 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 35 |
Third Year Curriculum
| CCCN 901 | Dental Administration Management | 1 |
| CCCN 902 | Oral Medicine Seminar | 1 |
| CCCN 920 | Research Methods II | 0.5 |
| CCCN 921 | Research Project | 7 |
| OMPN 901 | Joint Pathology Center Rotation | 15.5 |
| OMPN 903 | Independent Study in Special Topics | 23.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 48.5 |
Total Credit Hours: 145.0