Oral Medicine


Overview

The Oral Medicine Residency Program at the LSU School of Dentistry and Medical Center of Louisiana (MCLA) is a comprehensive 24-month hospital-based program. There are no tuition costs associated with the certificate program. There is a parallel Master of Science (M.S.) and Master of Public Health (MPH) degree track. There are tuition costs associated with the M.S. and M.P.H. degrees.

The Oral Medicine Program combines extensive advanced didactic and clinical experiences that supplement the General Dentistry Residency (GPR) curriculum with the objective of providing oral care to a medically complex patient population. Additionally, the program provides advanced clinical experiences in internal medicine, emergency medicine, dermatology, neurology, radiology, hematology, oncology, otorhinolaryngology, pain diagnosis/management and psychiatry. Graduates of this program will be able to provide all aspects of oral health care to medically compromised populations. Graduates will also be adept at diagnosis and treatment of oral mucosal disease, salivary gland disorders, and orofacial pain.

Successful completion of this intensive program will result in both GPR and oral medicine certificates. This program is fully accredited by the American Board of Oral Medicine, and graduates are eligible for the American Board of Oral Medicine diplomate examination.
The program is chiefly based at The Medical Center of Louisiana at New Orleans. Other affiliated teaching institutions are Louisiana State University School of Dentistry and Touro Medical Center. The program has a competitive salary and benefits package. Salary is $36,413(PGY 1) and $37,384 (PGY 2). Prior research experience, advanced clinical experience, or teaching experience is highly desirous.

Prerequisites for application and enrollment into the certificate program include a DMD or DDS degree from an accredited American or Canadian institution. Foreign candidates must posses a DMD, DDS, or equivalent degree and demonstrate proficiency in the English language as measured through the test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) exam. Foreign candidates must have the required student visas. Applicants will be required to secure a restricted or full license to practice dentistry in the state of Louisiana upon acceptance into the program. Degree- seeking candidates may have additional enrollment criteria and prerequisites and should refer to the appropriate section of the catalogue.
Personal interviews prior to acceptance are required.


Key Information

Program Coordinator Dr. Tom Shopper
Length of Program 2 years
Matching Participant No
PASS Participant No
Certificate Awarded Yes
Degree Awarded No
Fees Yes
International Students Accepted Yes - need TOEFL Scores
Application Deadline  
Program Start Date July 1
Program End Date June 30
Application Materials Required LSUSD Application, Photograph, National Board I &II Scores, Dean's Letter, 2 Letters of Recommendation, Undergraduate and Dental School Transcripts, CV-Resume
Application Fee $30 LSU application


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