The Master's in Oral Medicine is a carefully structured academic program for healthcare professionals with a bachelor's, master's, or equivalent degree in Dentistry or Medicine....
Master's program with high scientific and clinical rigor, focused on advanced training in Oral Medicine, integrating specialized knowledge in oral pathology, diagnosis, therapeutics, and a multidisciplinary approach to the patient. The study plan promotes the articulation between theoretical teaching, clinical practice, and research, aligning with national and international recommendations and references in the field, preparing students for differentiated clinical intervention, evidence-based practice, and academic progression.
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High Practical Component
The master's program integrates a strong practical and clinical component, focused on developing advanced skills in Oral Medicine. Activities include observation and supervised clinical practice, analysis of complex cases, training in diagnostic methods and therapeutic approaches, promoting clinical reasoning, evidence-based decision-making, and integration in multidisciplinary contexts.
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Learning Objectives
The Master's Program in Oral Medicine aims to train highly qualified professionals capable of responding to the growing challenges of clinical and interdisciplinary practice in this area, promoting the continuous improvement of the quality of care provided to patients with oral manifestations of systemic pathologies or with special medical needs. In this sense, it is defined according to the following general objectives:
Excellence in Advanced Training: The central focus of the Master's Program in Oral Medicine is to ensure advanced and specialized training at the interface between Medicine and Dentistry, providing students with up-to-date knowledge and differentiated clinical skills to work in complex contexts.
Comprehensive Theoretical and Practical Coverage: The curriculum includes a solid theoretical foundation in oral medicine, oral pathology, pharmacology, immunology, oral manifestations of systemic diseases, and oral oncology, combined with a strong practical component in clinical and hospital settings.
Scientific Deepening and Development of Clinical Skills: The program aims to deepen students' knowledge and develop essential clinical and diagnostic skills for the practice of oral medicine, particularly in the management of systemically compromised patients.
Preparation for Emerging Professional Challenges: The course structure is designed as a natural continuation of previous studies in Dentistry or Medicine, preparing professionals to respond to the new clinical, scientific, and ethical demands of interdisciplinary practice in oral medicine.
Clinical Integration and Application of Knowledge: Throughout the program, students participate in supervised clinical activities and collaborate on research projects, promoting applied and evidence-based learning.
Consolidation of Learning and Professional Strengthening: The practical component of the course allows for the consolidation of learning and the development of fundamental competencies for autonomous, ethical, and critical practice in the field of oral medicine.
Presentation and Defense of Final Project: At the end of the study cycle, students must present and publicly defend a dissertation or a clinical-scientific project before a qualified jury, demonstrating in-depth mastery of the subject matter and its applicability in clinical practice in oral medicine.
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Language of Instruction
Taught in English, this Master's program allows for the globalization of education and the internationalization of graduates, who develop within a multicultural and international context.
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Who can apply?
Healthcare professionals holding an academic degree (undergraduate, master's, or equivalent) in Dentistry or Medicine.