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On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1	Outline the normal anatomy and histology of the teeth, jaw bones, oral soft tissues and salivary glands.
2	Identify the core pathological processes which affect the body at a general tissue and organ level.
3	Describe the pathology and histopathological diagnosis of diseases affecting the teeth, the jaw bones, the oral soft tissues and the salivary glands for simple clinical cases.
4	Provide a clinical perspective to oral disease processes for simple clinical cases.
5	Correctly identify the knowledge and skills required for tissue handling, processing and report writing.
6	Undertake a literature review to plan and prepare for discipline specific research to foster discovery and inquiry.
7	Identify the skills, knowledge and attitude required to manage patients in an interdisciplinary environment.
8	Practice diagnostic Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, under supervision, and contribute to comprehensive, safe and high-quality dental (and medical) care, including general roles required for routine dental practice for individuals and/or community groups.

• Full University of Adelaide library resources
• Access to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Diagnosis Clinics and Special Needs Clinics, Adelaide Dental Hospital
• Access to Head & Neck Clinic, Royal Adelaide Hospital
• Access to case notes and archival histopathology slide collections in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
• Access to anatomical pathology cases and rotations through pathology laboratories

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The program is divided into two principal components:

1. Structured Program
Research methods, experimental design and ethics Coursework - Clinical experience; professional development

2. Research
Research seminars; Research training; Research project.

Structured Learning Contact Sessions
Tutorials: 12 x 1 hour sessions
Practicals: 22 x 2.5 hours sessions
Practicum Placement: 12 x 3.5 hours

STRUCTURED PROGRAM
Research methods, experimental design and ethics:

A series of lectures, seminars and workshops that provide an introduction to research literature, research methods, critical thought, management of research data, ethics and other topics that are needed to undertake research training. This part of the programme is presented in an intensive block followed by a series of seminars during the first six months of the program.

Coursework: Through reading, tutorials, seminars and case discussions students will gain knowledge and understanding in the areas of patient examination, assessment and pathological assessment and diagnosis. Students will also participate in a range of interdisciplinary activities with students from other specialist areas.

Seminars: Two diagnostic oral histopathology seminars weekly (where possible in collaboration with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Registrars and Special Needs Dentistry )

Laboratory and Clinical Rotations: Rotations in laboratories at SA Pathology (where possible from second year of the program); rotations in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Outpatient Clinics, ADH (from second year of the program); attendance at the Head and Neck Clinic, RAH where possible Related Activities; individual histopathology tuition; essays; assignments; seminars on core topics in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology; teaching sessions with undergraduates

Access to clinics and laboratories may require credentialing and police checks

Assessment of the Structured Program in Specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology involves:
Continuous evaluation of performance by staff satisfactory attendance at and participation in research seminars, regular attendance at research meetings with supervisors, satisfactory progress with research project, evaluation of assigned essays and seminars, completion of logbooks documenting oral and general pathology cases, submission of casebook of 10 cases (see below), written and practical diagnostic oral histopathology examinations (including case discussion with examiners).

End of 1st year: 2 hour written examination in basic pathological principles.

End of 2nd year: 3 hour practical examination in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (5 cases) plus 1 hour discussion of cases with examiner

End of 3rd year: 3 hour practical examination in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (15 cases). Satisfactory progress will be assessed based on completion of goals set at the beginning of the candidature including satisfactory completion of examinations.

Casebook
Each case will comprise discussion and clinicopathological correlation of selected oral and (at least 1) general pathology cases. Each report will be no more than 10 pages (single spaced type) and include a bibliography of up to 30 references. Each report will include high quality photographs or illustrations (as appropriate) of macroscopic and microscopic findings as well as include a critical appraisal the cited literature.

Assessment of the Research Component involves:
Completion of the Core Component of Structured Program
Annual Review of Progress
Major Review of Progress
External examination of the thesis.

The final assessment is external examination of the degree by conventional thesis (traditional formation or thesis by publication) or portfolio. The thesis by publication will include a literature review, final manuscripts of two papers describing the results of a research project in a format suitable for publication, and an over-arching discussion.

Tutorial Participation (Weighting 10%):  Presentation of case reports and specific topics of interest in oral and maxillofacial pathology. Participation in case discussions with respect to diagnostic histopathology.

Research Report (Weighting 40%):  Development of literature review and submitting of ethics applications

Examination (Weighting 40%):  A case based practical examination looking at routine diagnostic Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology cases, includes report writing and discussion of common pathology related to the specific cases.

Logbook (Weighting 10%):  Ongoing record of archival pathology cases that students report on during the year.

Submission of assessments will depend on their type and will be communicated by the course coordinator.