Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery

This 4-6 week rotation will provide a unique educational experience for medical students as they rotate on the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Service. Students will be exposed to oral pathology and oral manifestations of systemic diseases. They will see the effects of oral health on the patient's overall state of health. Students will spend time in both the outpatient clinic setting where ambulatory surgery is performed and the OR where they will assist in the care of patients. They will observe how the oral and maxillofacial surgeon manages complex facial trauma, temporomandibular joint disorders, cosmetic and functional facial deformities, and oral pathology. This elective is recommended for those interested in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery or plastic and reconstuctive surgery. (One (1) student each month. Available all months except July.)