Course Update in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2024

The cycle of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery conferences covers a wide variety of fundamental topics that are within the competence of surgeons specialized in this discipline. It provides an extensive introduction to the spectrum of pathologies commonly found in the facial region. This educational approach will be carried out through face-to-face sessions, ensuring a comprehensive and enriching learning experience.

Objectives:

• Get acquainted with the various current treatments in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
• Acquire a comprehensive introduction to oral and maxillofacial surgery, delving into the knowledge of the various pathologies that affect the facial region through lectures given by distinguished professors from our faculty.
• Encourage interest in oral and maxillofacial surgery among undergraduate students in Ecuador and Latin America, creating a conducive environment for learning and exploring this specialty.

Target Audience:

General dentists, Oral Surgeons, dentistry students who wish to have knowledge about Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery to have the theoretical and scientific bases and to be able to pass entrance exams to postgraduate programs with a high level of preparation.

*Requirements: Be enrolled in the dentistry career or already have the title of general dentist.

Graduate Profile:

Professionals who complete the program will be able to:

• Present themselves with theoretical and scientific knowledge to apply for a maxillofacial surgery postgraduate program

• Know the areas that involve therapeutic and surgical management of Maxillofacial Surgeons

Learning Outcomes:

Mode of Study

Start Date: May 20, 2024

End Date: June 21, 2024

Duration: 5 weeks: 121 face-to-face hours

• 96 hours in face-to-face mode at USFQ facilities
• 25 hours of autonomous work activities by the student on the USFQ e-learning platform

Schedule: (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The teaching methodology of the course is based on the flexible Blended learning model and project-based learning. The professor will conduct real-time lectures to the students, encouraging the student to intervene with their doubts and comments. The more frequent these interventions are, the richer the collective learning will be. The sessions will revolve around particular topics or specific case studies, which will seek to provide the student with a complete understanding of the theory as well as its relationship with the current industry context. In addition to this, all participants will carry out 6 hours of autonomous learning on the USFQ E-Learning platform, where they will find materials provided by the professor. They will watch videos, read short articles, participate in forums, or have brief discussions on the various topics covered in the course.

Evaluation Mechanism: One exam for each topic taught, minimum grade of 7 out of 10. Attendance and punctuality. Participation through interaction with questions in class. Individual assignments will be assigned, reading and analysis of articles on the topics taught, with presentation of discussions led by the professor in charge of the session. Presentation of the master class by the professor for 50 minutes and at the end 10 minutes of questions and answers, as well as group discussion of the topic taught, moderated by the professor in charge of the session. Every student must be online or present 5 minutes before the start of the session. The professor may ask questions randomly to the participants during the session time.