Orofacial Pain and UNITS
32.5
PROGRAM TYPE
Part time
Oral Medicine EST. TUITION
$1995/unit*
COURSES
17
MASTER’S PROGRAM
The Master of Science degree in Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine is a unique and
innovative opportunity for practicing dentists who want to learn more about a wide variety
of issues while focusing on Orofacial Pain, Oral Medicine and Sleep Disorders.
STUDENT TYPE EMPLOYMENT IMPACT REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE
US/International Dentists Ability to continue working full DDS (or equivalent)
time with classes
ON-GROUND BOOTCAMP ROLLING ADMISSION EST. PROGRAM LENGTH
Yes (7-15 days at the end of each academic Summer, Fall, Spring 37 months**
year, usually in the summer)
CAPSTONE PROJECT DELIVERY FORMAT TYPICAL WEEK
Students prepare and present a Hybrid program 2-3 weekly streaming video
research paper (usually a systematic (online and in-person) lectures, one live weekly video
review) on a topic in orofacial pain, conference and online quizzes
oral medicine or dental sleep medicine
How to Apply
1 Start your application with the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
2 Create an account and submit your application on USC’s Application Portal
Accreditation
We are accredited by WASC and UCAR. There are no guidelines for online programs by the
Commisssion on Dental Accreditation (CODA). We do not provide a stipend and this is not a
clinical training program.
If you need assistance, please contact the office of admissions: [email protected]
* Adjusted annually
** Following the approved program of study. Actual completion time may vary depending on the length of time required to complete your courses.
CURRICULUM
The program consists of a series of 14 online didactic courses, where the students will
gain knowledge about the underlying science as well as the diagnosis, pathobiology and
treatment of different oral and maxillofacial diseases and disorders.
Required Courses
CODE COURSE CODE COURSE
OFPM 702a Soft Tissue Disease for Dental Residents (1 unit) OFPM 727 Infectious Disease, Oral Microbiology and
Virology for Dental Residents (2 units)
OFPM 702b Soft Tissue Disease for Dental Residents (2 units)
OFPM 704 Bony Pathology, Radiology and Advanced Imaging OFPM 729a Capstone Project for OFPOM
for Dental Residents (1 unit) Residents (0.5 unit)
OFPM 705 Neurogenic Based Oral and Facial Pains for Dental OFPM 729b Capstone Project for OFPOM
Residents (2 units) Residents (0.5 unit)
OFPM 706 TMD, Orthopedics, Rheumatology and Physical OFPM 729c Capstone Project for OFPOM
Therapy for Dental Residents (2 units) Residents (0.5 unit)
OFPM 707 Pharmacology Series for Dental Residents (2 units) OFPM 729d Capstone Project for OFPOM
Residents (0.5 unit)
OFPM 721 Neurosciences for Dental Residents (2 units)
OFPM 730a Case Portfolio Preparation by Online OFPOM
OFPM 722 Internal Medicine and Systemic Disease for Residents (0.5 unit)
Dental Residents (2 units)
OFPM 730b Case Portfolio Preparation by Online OFPOM
OFPM 723 Systems Physiology, Motor Disorders and Sleep Residents (0.5 unit)
Apnea for Dental Residents (2 units)
OFPM 730c Case Portfolio Preparation by Online OFPOM
OFPM 724 Psychological and Psychometric Assessment for
Residents (0.5 unit)
Dental Residents (2 units)
OFPM 730d Case Portfolio Preparation by Online OFPOM
OFPM 725 Epidemiology, Nutrition and Aging for
Residents (0.5 unit)
Dental Residents (2 units)
GDEN 733 Research Methodology (2 units)
OFPM 726 Immunology and Immunosuppression for
Dental Residents (2 units)
On-Ground Courses Summer Trimester
CODE COURSE
OFPM 710a Knowledge Assessment for OFPOM Residents (1 unit)
OFPM 710b Knowledge Assessment for OFPOM Residents (1 unit)
OFPM 730e Case Portfolio Preparation by Online OFPOM Residents (0.5 unit)
In addition to these courses, the student will attend USC for two weeks each summer during the three-year period for an additional three face-to-face
assessment courses where they will be tested for knowledge acquisition using a set of objective standardized clinical examinations, oral interviews and
written examinations. They will also be required to prepare a final portfolio of cases and conduct and present a research project report. During their
visits to USC, the residents will gain experience diagnosing and treating patients in the USC OFOPM center.
For more details about each of the aforementioned courses, please visit the University of Southern California’s Online Course Catalogue.
