Opportunities

Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Courses in USA and Canada

Below is a list of radiology courses recognized by the American Academy of Oral and
Maxillofacial Radiology for people who already have dental degrees.

Richard Weems, SDB-Box 39, School of Dentistry, University of Alabama UAB Station,
Birmington AL 35294. One year certificate course, 2 years plus thesis Masters degree.
Tuition -$1,733.00 per academic year. Working knowledge of English required. One
candidate accepted per year. Applications before November 15 for following September.

Alan Lurie, Division of Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dental Medicine, University
of Connecticut, Farmington CT 06030-1605. Two year certificate course OR 3 year masters
degree OR 5 year PhD degree. Test of English required. Stipends are available. Closing
date for applications-December 30. Tel. 203 679-4049. Fax 203 679-4760.

Dale Miles, Dental Diagnostic Sciences, School of Dentistry, Indiana University,
1121W. Michigan Street , Indianapolis, IN 46202. Three year masters degree. Stipend of
$15,000.00 annually. Candidates must be eligible for Indiana State Dental license. Tel 317
274-7474

Steven Vincent, Department of Pathology, Radiology and Medicine, College of Dentistry,
University of Iowa, Iowa City IA 52242-1001. One year certificate course and 3 year
masters degree. English test required. Personal interview may be required. Stipend of
$16,000.00 then $17,000.00 annually. Application deadline October 1 of previous year.

Jerald Katz, Department of Diagnostic Sciences, UMKC School of Dentistry, 650 E
25th Street, Kansas City MO 64108. One year certificate program and 3 year masters
p rogram. Stipend around $28,000.00 annually for general practice residency.
Tel 816 235-2138. Fax 816 235-2157.
Don Tyndale, Department of Diagnostic Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of
North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7450. Masters degree with stipends starting at
$5,000.00, then $6,000.00 and $8,000.00. Tuition remission is available. GRE required.
Telephone 919 966-2746.

P.Nummikoski, Dental Diagnostic Science, University of Texas Health Science Center,
7703 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio, TX 78284. 2.5year certificate and 3 year masters program.
Tuition $1,000.00 and stipend of $9,200.00 annually. GRE and English test required.
Telephone 210 567- 3349.

Colin Price, Dept. of Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, 2199 Wesbrook Mall, University of
British Columbia, Vancouver, BC. V6T 1Z3. Canada. Three year masters degree.
One year's experience in dental practice required. Applications as soon as possible.
Telephone 604 822-4598. Fax 604 822-8279.

Michael Pharoah, Department of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto,
Toronto, Ont. M5G 1G6. Two year diploma course with option to continue with
masters degree. Aplications by September 1 for following year.

Allan Farman, Division of Radiology and Imaging Sciences School of Dentistry,
University of Louisville, Louisville Kentucky 40292. 1-3 year masters degree. Tuition
$3,700.00 per semestor. Post doctoral students also accepted. Telephone 502 852-1241.

Neil Serman

Graduate Studies in Oral and
Maxillofacial Radiology
at the Univershy of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Oral Radiology
Section, at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill offers
a three year post-doctoral program leading to a Masters of
Science degree conferred by the
Graduate School of the University. The program prepares qualified
oral and maxillofacial radiology specialists for positions
of responsibility in institutions of higher dental education, research,
or in the private practice setting. Participants gain experience
in oral and maxillofacial radiologic practice including,
TMJ and implant imaging; acquire background information in
radiation physics, biology and protection, and imaging sciences;
and enhance teaching and research skills. Graduate students
participate in the School's digital imaging laboratory on a wide
variety of research topics in addition to completion of their own Master's
thesis. Upon completion of all requirements each student is
eligible for examination by the American Board of Oral and
Maxillofacial Radiology.

This program may be combined with other educational programs in the basic sciences,
health physics, education or epidemology leading to a doctoral degree. The length of the
combined program will be determine jointly by the two departments. There is extensive
training in oral pathology as well as hospital based radiology experiences.

Formal coursework is concentrated in the first two years of the program. During this time
the students will select a research topic and initiate the project. The third year involves
teaching, research, patient care, and completion of the thesis and manuscripts for publication
in the area of oral and maxillofacial radiology.

Applications and further intormation can be obtained from:

Donald A. Tyndall
Director, Graduate Program in Oral Radiology
The Univershy of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
School of Dentistry
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7450
Fax: 919-966-0705
E-mail: tyndall@soda.dent.unc.edu