Dr. Axel Ruprecht - Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology Advanced Clinic

Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology Advanced Clinic

Department:	Oral Pathology, Radiology, and Medicine
Course Title:	Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology Advanced Clinic
Course Number:	86:242
Curriculum Level	Graduate
Course Director:	Dr. A. Ruprecht

Students seeking academic accommodations for disabilities should contact the instructor and/or the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs.

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is given in seminar form, by arrangement with the course director. Radiographs of current and past patients are discussed, with a view to reaching a differential interpretation of the problem. Specific diseases and problems are assigned as topics to be discussed at selected sessions. The various imaging methods of investigation are discussed as appropriate.

II. SYNOPSIS OF GOALS

The student will be able to approach diagnostic radiologic problems logically and systematically, in order to recognize the problem(s) and establish a differential interpretation and subsequent appropriate course of action.

III. COURSE OUTLINE

Selected current and past cases are presented, weekly. Specific assigned topics will be discussed.

Semester A:	Anatomy and Technique (July 01-Dec 01)
Semester B:	Developmental Anomalies/Syndromes, Trauma (Jan. 02-June 02)
Semester C:	Infection/Inflammation, Arthritides/Collagen Diseases (July 02-Dec 02)
Semester D:	Cysts & Metabolic Endocrine Diseases (Jan. 03-June 03)
Semester E:	Dysplastic, Benign and Malignant Neoplastic Diseases (July 03-Dec 03)
Semester F:	Other (Jan. 04-June 04)

IV. METHODOLOGY

The appropriate medical/dental literature will be reviewed as needed.

V. PRE-REQUISITES AND/OR CO-REQUISITES

A. Pre-requisites

Arrangement with and approval of the Course Director.

B. Co-requisites

Enrollment in a graduate or specialty level program of study in dentistry or medicine.

VI. BEHAVIORAL OBJECTIVES

The student will be able to

1.01	search the literature for relevant information pertaining to any specific diagnostic problem that may arise as a result of a diagnostic imaging investigation of a patient.
1.02	evaluate the validity of relevant dental or medical literature.
1.03	utilize the didactic and practical information gained from previous cases or the literature in reaching an appropriate differential interpretation and recommendations for action in specific patient related cases that occur in the seminars or clinical radiologic conferences (C.R.C.s).

VII. MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION

The student will be evaluated on an ongoing basis to determine if (s)he is progressing in his/her ability to meet the behavioral objectives. In the event that doubt exists, passing a formal oral and/or written examination will be required.