MDS in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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Overview
Oral and Maxillofacial surgery is a specialty which addresses a wide range of problems involving the head and neck region, both parts that impact the overall health and well-being of the individual.
- The scope of this specialty is extensive:
- The surgical removal of unsalvageable and impacted teeth.
- Pre-prosthetic surgery and implants.
- Management of maxillofacial space infections, maxillofacial pathology, and maxillofacial trauma.
- Management of orofacial pain, oral cancer, aesthetic facial problems, temporomandibular joint disorders, cleft lip and palate etc.
- A multidisciplinary team approach towards the management of these problems in coordination with other dental and allied specialties such as anesthesia, neurosurgery, general surgery, otolaryngology, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, medical and radiation oncology is deeply useful.
Objective
- Imparts competency in academics, surgical practice and research in the specialty.
- Extends understanding of the principles and practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in conjunction with other dental and medical specialties.
- Develops clinical skills in appraisal and diagnosis of pathologies, injuries and deformities of the Head and Neck region.
- Imparts training on armamentarium, surgical procedures, and techniques.
- The program equips students with a standard pattern to take patient histories and conduct clinical examination with competence and intelligence.
- Encourages students to critically analyse case findings and utilise appropriate diagnostic aids judiciously, directed towards a sound diagnosis and treatment of any oral surgical problem.
- Imparts basic surgical training based on sound principles.
- Trains students in personal development, interactive skills with professionals and to respond to social needs.
- Provides an opportunity and a broader perspective for a career in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery
Highlights
Modular teaching
All teaching learning delivery, including assessment, is defined for every module and as according to DCI requirements
Credit-based System
Learning experience is measured using a credit system for transparency and clarity in the global platform
Importance to Formative Assessment
Periodic assessment assists in both self-improvement and sets goals for achievement. It also helps in program evaluation and feedback for improvement
Focus on development of transferrable skills
Importance is given to communication skills and leadership, which help in transferring learning to action in society
Research Focus
Student research skills are honed and scientific curiosity nurtured, especially since evidence-based dentistry is the backbone of clinical practice
- Uses application-based learning.
- Provides varied research opportunities.
- Offers internship, training, and placement support with various worldwide universities and industries.
- Includes expert guest lectures from varied institutions and industries.
- Ensures a group project and dissertation as output.
- Offers workshop, industry visits, group discussions and debates.
- Classes in small batches to encourage in-depth learning
- We offer accommodation in student hostels on our campus, and even offer third-party off-campus hotels where necessary to ensure students can focus on what matters the most.
- Our on-campus facilities include WiFi any time of the day, 24/7.
- From a host of eateries and laundry facilities, we ensure that students have access to all facilities.
- We encourage students to participate in co-curricular activities on campus which include sports and cultural events, both at a university level and a faculty level.
- We help students focus on independent and sponsored research with projects and a dissertation
Structure
Study Domains
- PSTM
Programme Specialisation Teaching Module
Includes a vertical and horizontal integration of the topics of the specialty
- RM
Research module
In addition to classes in Research Methodology, this is a module designed to teach how to conceptualise and execute a research project and disseminate research findings
- FCM
Faculty Common Modules
Courses that add value for all round development of the dental specialist
- EL
Elective
Includes training and a research project in an institution in India or abroad and a teacher training module
Course Progression
| Course | Credits | Study Domain |
|---|---|---|
Preclinical phase | 24 | Programme Specialisation Teaching Module PSTM |
Clinical photography | 1 | Faculty Common Modules FCM |
Basic and advanced life support | 1 | Faculty Common Modules FCM |
Personality Development and Soft Skills | 1 | Faculty Common Modules FCM |
Ethics and Professionalism | 1 | Faculty Common Modules FCM |
Research Methodology | 2 | Research module RM |
Key
- Theory
- Tutorials
- Practicals
| Course | Credits | Study Domain |
|---|---|---|
Clinical Phase Basics – 1 | 24 | Programme Specialisation Teaching Module PSTM |
Short term project/Group project | 6 | Research module RM |
Key
- Theory
- Tutorials
- Practicals
| Course | Credits | Study Domain |
|---|---|---|
Clinical Phase Basics – 2 | 24 | Programme Specialisation Teaching Module PSTM |
Teacher Training Module | 1 | Elective EL |
Library Dissertation | 4 | Research module RM |
Conference presentation | 1 | Research module RM |
Key
- Theory
- Tutorials
- Practicals
| Course | Credits | Study Domain |
|---|---|---|
Clinical Phase Advanced - 1 | 24 | Programme Specialisation Teaching Module PSTM |
Training in any other institution in India or Abroad | 3 | Elective EL |
Dissertation | 8 | Research module RM |
Key
- Theory
- Tutorials
- Practicals
| Course | Credits | Study Domain |
|---|---|---|
Clinical Phase Advanced - 2 | 24 | Programme Specialisation Teaching Module PSTM |
Dissertation | 10 | Research module RM |
Journal publication | 1 | Research module RM |
Key
- Theory
- Tutorials
- Practicals
| Course | Credits | Study Domain |
|---|---|---|
Clinical Phase Advanced - 3 | 20 | Programme Specialisation Teaching Module PSTM |
Key
- Theory
- Tutorials
- Practicals
Details
Programme specialisation Teaching Module (PSTM) 1 — 6
There are two components to this. Component 1 (Continuous Evaluation of Module CEM) for PSTM 1 – 6 includes theory assessment, assignment, clinical assessment, and viva voce.
Component 2 (Programme End Exam CEE) has a theory component, clinical component, pedagogy and viva voce.
Theory component
Written examination shall consist of Basic Sciences (Part‑I) of three hours duration shall be conducted at the end of First year of MDS Programme. Part-II Examination shall be conducted at the end of Third year of MDS Programme. Part-II Examination shall consist of Paper‑I, Paper-II and Paper-III, each of three hours duration. Paper‑I & Paper-II shall consist of two long answer questions carrying 25 marks each and five questions carrying 10 marks each. Paper-III will be on Essays. In Paper-III three Questions will be given and student has to answer any two questions. Each question carries 50 marks. Questions on recent advances may be asked in any or all the papers. Distribution of topics for each paper will be as follows
Part I
- Paper I (Applied Basic Sciences): Applied Anatomy, Physiology, & Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Research Methodology and Biostatistics
Part-II
- Paper I: Minor Oral Surgery and Trauma
- Paper II : Maxillo-facial Surgery
Paper III:
Descriptive and analysing type questions
Clinical Component
A structured clinical exam for different exercises will be assessed for 200 marks.
- Case discussion and performing surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molar (100 marks)
- Case discussion and treatment planning of one major surgical case (60 marks)
- Case discussion and treatment planning of two minor surgical case (40 marks)
Pedagogy and Viva voce Component
A structured viva voce exam for 80 marks and pedagogy for 20 marks conducted during a clinical exam
Research, Faculty Common and Elective Modules
These modules will be assessed as per the norms as specified in the module specification. The assessment for these modules is through tests, presentations or any other method as specified in the module specification
Key Skill Development
- Ability to work in academia, surgical practice and research in this specialty.
- Ability to extend an understanding of the principles and practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in conjunction with other dental and medical specialties.
- Ability to develop clinical skills in the appraisal and diagnosis of pathologies, injuries, and deformities of the head and neck region
- Ability to work on armamentarium, radiographic procedures, and surgical techniques.
- Ability to critically analyse various treatment options, select the appropriate method based on evidence in literature and deliver it efficiently.
- Ability to have a career in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery
Careers
Researcher
Specialist Dental Surgeon
Clinical Practice
Diagnostician
Restorative dentist and Endodontist
Admissions
Eligibility
Candidates must have a recognised degree of Bachelor’s in Dental Surgery awarded by a University or institute in India and registered with the State Dental Council. The Candidate must have obtained a provisional or permanent registration and undergone compulsory rotatory internship for a year in an approved and recognised dental college
Application Process
Students seeking admissions are required to appear and qualify in the National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET-MDS) conducted on all India basis.
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PGET Code: D10
All admissions are done through centralised common counselling by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). For details visit: www.kea.kar.nic.in/pget2019.htm
Foreign/NRI students seeking admissions are also required to qualify NEET examination conducted on all India basis.
Fees & Scholarships
Government Seats:
- As per Government of Karnataka for Indian nationals
University Seats:
- Refer Fee Structure
Eligibility
- The Council may, on payment of the prescribed fee for registration, grant temporary registration for the duration of the post-graduate training restricted to the dental college/institution to which he or she is admitted for the time being exclusively for post-graduate studies: Provided further that temporary registration to such foreign national shall be subject to the condition that such person is duly registered as medical practitioner in his/her own country from which he/she has obtained his/her basics dental qualification and that his/her degree is recognized by the corresponding state dental council or concerned authority
- Equivalence certificate by Association of Indian Universities
- Should have proof of proficiency in English with a minimum TOEFL score of 8
Application Process
Students seeking admissions are required to appear and qualify in the National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET-MDS) conducted on all India basis.
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PGET Code: D10
All admissions are done through centralised common counselling by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). For details visit: www.kea.kar.nic.in/pget2019.htm
Foreign/NRI students seeking admissions are also required to qualify NEET examination conducted on all India basis.
Fees & Scholarships
NRI/ Foreign Students:
- USD 25000 + Other Fee Rs.71,800 per annum
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Downloads
- Programme Regulations MDS (2019) pdf | 1.4 MB
- Programme Specifications MDS (OMS) 2015-17 pdf | 803.1 KB
- Programme Specifications MDS (OMS) 2018 pdf | 856.9 KB
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