Oral and maxillofacial surgery residency training in the United States: what can we learn

VernacularTitle: 美国口腔颌面外科住院医师的规范化培训
Author: Yanfang REN ¹
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1. University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, New York, U S A
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Education, medical; Dental residency program; Oral and maxillofacial surgery; Postdoctoral training
From: Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2017;52(4):218-222
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: China is currently in the process of establishing formal residency training programs in oral and maxillofacial surgery and other medical and dental specialties. Regulatory agencies, and educational and academic institutions in China are exploring mechanisms, goals and standards of residency training that meet the needs of the Chinese healthcare system. This article provides an introduction of residency training in oral and maxillofacial surgery in the United States, with emphasis on the accreditation standard by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. As there are fundamental differences in the medical and dental education systems between China and United States, the training standards in the United States may not be entirely applicable in China. A competency-based training model that focus on overall competencies in medical knowledge, clinical skills and values at the time of graduation should be taken into consideration in a Chinese residency training program in oral and maxillofacial surgery.