The certificate curriculum is designed with a series of didactic courses where students will gain knowledge about the diagnosis, pathobiology and treatment of different oral diseases in the field of oral pathology and to use conventional and advanced imaging studies for the diagnostic process.
Curriculum
The Certificate in Oral Pathology and Radiology is a hybrid online/on-campus program with a total of 8 courses (13 academic units), specifically designed for the practicing professional who wants to improve skills and gain expertise to deliver the best care for patients with complex oral conditions.
The certificate curriculum is designed with a series of didactic courses where students will gain knowledge about the diagnosis, pathobiology and treatment of different oral diseases in the field of oral pathology and to use conventional and advanced imaging studies for the diagnostic process.
The goal of this postdoctoral one-year certificate program is to give practicing dental or medical health care providers advanced clinical, didactic and evidence-based education in the field of oral diagnostics, specifically oral pathology and radiology.
With the onset of new diseases to dentistry and advancements in diagnostics and therapeutics in the last few decades, many clinicians may feel ill-prepared to comprehensively manage patients with oral lesions or patients with oral manifestations of complex medical conditions.
Therefore, this program taught by expert USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry faculty is designed to provide clinicians with knowledge and confidence necessary to provide patient care.
The students participate in weekly, live, online sessions with faculty and other program residents, ensuring a collaborative and social learning experience. There are two-three courses per trimester, with two-four streaming video lectures for viewing each week. After each video lecture students complete an associated online quiz.
The program is primarily online, but also includes a week long practical training conducted on-campus at USC, with skills development and competence evaluation. At the end of the program, the students present and defend a case portfolio.
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Career Options
Graduates can find careers in the below fields:
Academic
Faculty positions in public and community health academic programs
Advocacy
Specialized knowledge to provide the depth needed to promote and address the oral health crises and health care challenges
Clinics/Practices
Positions available in schools and universities, private practice, non-profit organizations, medical centers, community health centers as well as local and state departments
Research
Research being conducted related to community and oral health at health institutes, local and national public health departments and private companies
Administration
Workplace advancement opportunities in federal, state, local, private, non-profit and non-governmental organizations
Clinical Practice
Clinician to address the needs of vulnerable populations in hospitals, universities, governmental agencies and private businesses
Industry
Private companies and governmental organizations seek those with knowledge on emerging importance for oral health in all communities
Experiential Learning Component
(90%) online learning and (10%) educational activities. There is a week long on-site bootcamp in the summer at the end of the program.
