Overview
This is part of our graduate education: MSc or PhD program with specialist clinical training.
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Program director |
Dr. Marco Magalhaes |
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Length of program |
MSc: 3 years PhD: 6 to 7 years |
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Important dates |
Application window: April 1 – September 1 Interview notifications: Mid-October Program start: First week of July |
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Number of spaces available across MSc and PhD |
1 |
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Main teaching team |
As an Oral Medicine resident you will receive advanced training in the diagnosis and management of diseases of the oral and maxillofacial tissues. You will gain experience in the care of medically complex patients who present with oral disease.
The emphasis is on synthesis of clinical, microscopic and molecular features to lead to optimal patient care.
Learning in clinics, laboratories and seminars
Your program is based in the Faculty of Dentistry and the University of Toronto affiliated teaching hospitals and you will:
You will have continuous rotations in oral pathology clinics in various teaching hospitals and short-term rotations in head and neck oncology, dermatology, rheumatology and hemato-oncology.
You will be involved in laboratory (microscopic) oral and maxillofacial pathology through the Oral Pathology Diagnostic Service at the Faculty of Dentistry.
Through seminars and lectures, you will develop the knowledge and communication skills needed for effective and safe patient care.
You will also develop teaching skills as you teach undergraduate students in lectures and small group seminars.
Conducting your research
You will complete a research project leading to a Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy degree.
Your research work will be an in-depth investigation into a particular area of interest in the Oral Medicine field and complements your clinical training.
How you will spend your time
(on average, may vary from year to year)
What this program enables you to do
The program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada and the Commission on Dental Accreditation in the United States through a reciprocal agreement.
Completion of this program will allow you to take the:
- National Dental Specialty Examination in Oral Medicine (the National Dental Examining Board of Canada)
- Fellowship Examination in Oral Medicine (Royal College of Dentists of Canada)
- Diplomate Examination (American Board of Oral Medicine)
How to apply
You are expected to have a basic knowledge of medicine and pathology from undergraduate dental education. Postgraduate experience, particularly in a hospital based-general practice residency program, is an advantage.
Follow the standard application process on How to become a specialist dentist.
If you are applying at PhD level
If you are applying for this program at the PhD level, you need to identify an area of research and contact a faculty member before you apply to determine if they are accepting PhD students for supervision.
- See the application process for Graduate studies without clinical training for tips on writing a research statement of interest.
- Search for Faculty members by name or research interests.