Courses

The listing of a course description here does not guarantee a course’s being offered in a particular semester. Please refer to the published schedule of classes on the Student Link for confirmation a class is actually being taught and for specific course meeting dates and times.

• SDM OS 777: Grand Rounds/Case Review/Morbidity and Mortality Conference ? Clinical Pathological Conference
  These courses include a review of surgical cases, treatment outcomes and discussions on diagnosis and treatment planning. Additionally, there is a detailed review on one selected medical or surgical topics.
• SDM OS 807: OMFS M&M Conference
  The M&M Curriculum will augment the clinical and didactic experience gained in both outpatient and inpatient care and management by providing the tools to critically evaluate errors, bad outcomes and complications that affect the morbidity and mortality of a patient's OMS experience.
• SDM OS 808: OMFS M&M Conference
  The M&M Curriculum will augment the clinical and didactic experience gained in both outpatient and inpatient care and management by providing the tools to critically evaluate errors, bad outcomes and complications that affect the morbidity and mortality of a patient's OMS experience.
• SDM OS 809: OMFS M&M Conference
  The M&M Curriculum will augment the clinical and didactic experience gained in both outpatient and inpatient care and management by providing the tools to critically evaluate errors, bad outcomes and complications that affect the morbidity and mortality of a patient's OMS experience.
• SDM OS 812: Surgical Anatomy
  A series of seminars and/or dissection of human specimens with demonstrations of surgical and clinical approaches and surgical techniques presented by the residents and/or attendings. Pass/Fail.
• SDM OS 813: Surgical Anatomy
  A series of seminars and/or dissection of human specimens with demonstrations of surgical and clinical approaches and surgical techniques presented by the residents and/or attendings. Pass/Fail.
• SDM OS 814: Surgical Anatomy
  A series of seminars and/or dissection of human specimens with demonstrations of surgical and clinical approaches and surgical techniques presented by the residents and/or attendings. Pass/Fail.
• SDM OS 825: Anesthesia Seminars
  A lecture and discussion series for residents in years 1, 3, and 4 of the program covering the physiology, anatomy, and practical aspects of the administration of general anesthesia as well as inhalational and intravenous sedation techniques for adult and pediatric patients.
• SDM OS 826: Anesthesia Seminars
  A lecture and discussion series for residents in years 1, 3, and 4 of the program covering the physiology, anatomy, and practical aspects of the administration of general anesthesia as well as inhalational and intravenous sedation techniques for adult and pediatric patients.
• SDM OS 827: Anesthesia Seminars
  A lecture and discussion series for residents in years 1, 3, and 4 of the program covering the physiology, anatomy, and practical aspects of the administration of general anesthesia as well as inhalational and intravenous sedation techniques for adult and pediatric patients.
• SDM OS 828: Anxiety and Pain Control
  A discussion of topics in pain and anxiety control, including pain physiology, local anaesthetic techniques, patient management, and sedative techniques.
• SDM OS 829: Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation
  A discussion of topics in the use of nitrous oxide as a sedative, including the physiology and pharmacology of the drug, patient management, and sedative techniques. This course includes 8 hours of practical training in the administration of nitrous oxide/ oxygen sedation.
• SDM OS 831: Head and Neck Anatomy
  An in-depth discussion of head and neck anatomy, emphasizing implications of head and neck anatomy to clinical dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery. Specific lectures in this course provide in-depth coursework in growth and development. 1st sem.
• SDM OS 850: Implantology
  The implantology curriculum plan is a comprehensive approach to educating Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in the appropriate surgical and prosthetic treatment planning of the implant patient. The course is designed to serve as a didactic foundation to supplement the clinical experience provided at Boston University, Boston Medical Center, and the VA hospital. Pass/Fail.
• SDM OS 851: Implantology
  The implantology curriculum plan is a comprehensive approach to educating Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in the appropriate surgical and prosthetic treatment planning of the implant patient. The course is designed to serve as a didactic foundation to supplement the clinical experience provided at Boston University, Boston Medical Center, and the VA hospital. Both Semesters. Pass/Fail. Var.
• SDM OS 852: Implantology
  The implantology curriculum plan is a comprehensive approach to educating Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in the appropriate surgical and prosthetic treatment planning of the implant patient. The course is designed to serve as a didactic foundation to supplement the clinical experience provided at Boston University, Boston Medical Center, and the VA hospital. Both Semesters. Pass/Fail. Var.
• SDM OS 853: Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  This is the standardized course in pediatric advanced cardiac life support. Includes diagnosis and advanced management of cardiovascular emergencies, ECG interpretation, management algorithms, and megacode management.Var. Both sem.
• SDM OS 860: Principles of Surgery
  The entire spectrum of oral and maxillofacial surgery, emphasizing proper diagnosis and treatment. Management of the medically compromised patient is included with proper respect for the application of basic science knowledge to patient care. Includes lectures by attending and guest faculty from the departments of Plastic Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmology, and OMFS. Pass/Fail.
• SDM OS 862: Principles of Surgery
  The entire spectrum of oral and maxillofacial surgery, emphasizing proper diagnosis and treatment. Management of the medically compromised patient is included with proper respect for the application of basic science knowledge to patient care. Includes lectures by attending and guest faculty from the departments of Plastic Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmology, and OMFS. Pass/Fail.
• SDM OS 863: Principles of Surgery
  The entire spectrum of oral and maxillofacial surgery, emphasizing proper diagnosis and treatment. Management of the medically compromised patient is included with proper respect for the application of basic science knowledge to patient care. Includes lectures by attending and guest faculty from the departments of Plastic Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmology, and OMFS. pass/fail.

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