CLE 744: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery I

Course Description

Provides exposure to the field of Oral & Maxillofacial surgery. Students will gain experience in the full scope of this surgical specialty including traditional outpatient ambulatory surgery, craniomaxillofacial trauma, orthognathic/reconstructive surgery, cleft lip and palate surgery, and maxillofacial oncology. The student will gain experience in head and neck surgical anatomy, imaging, and principles of management of these subspecialty areas. Additionally, students will gain exposure in the application of technology to these clinical problems such as the role virtual surgical planning. No graduate credit. 2 professional hours. Approved for S/U grading only. Available for honors grading. Prerequisite: CLE 670: Surgery Clerkship. Restricted to students enrolled in the MD program at Carle Illinois College of Medicine.