Interesting stuff on do-online.org

[Toohotinvegas33]

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The William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine (WCUCOM), located in Hattiesburg, MS, issued an announcement on 7/13/07 that it is seeking a qualified individual to serve as Dean and Chief Academic Officer of the WCUCOM. He or she will report directly to the President on vision, strategic planning, and oversight of education outcomes, faculty recruitment, contracting, development and retention, and will have the day to day responsibility for academic and operational matters. Interested individuals can contact the Selection Committee to the attention of WCUCOM President Tommy King at [email protected].

Now there's a big name, I think my Highschool has more students.

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NSU-COM Announces New Dual Degree
May 30, 2007
Speaking of medical schools, the Nova Southeastern University announced on 5/22/07 that its Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine and Dental Medicine will begin offering a collaborative DO/DMD degree. This 6 year program aims to address access to care issues and meet the needs of the underserved through a structured curriculum that trains graduates in a holistic approach to medical practice and general dentistry.

Holistic dentistry? Is that like, "Do not eat a whole lot of taffy"?

More to come!

 

[mshheaddoc]

Yeah I saw that announcement for the DO/DMD degree last week. Ironically I know a few doctors who have both (none in joint degree programs, all MD's) that left dentistry for medicine. I was trying to figure out what areas this would work with besides plastics/OFMS. Is there a gyn/DMD on the one stop shopping list? 😉

I'd be interested to see how many enroll in the joint degree. Great Idea, but so much work!!!

 

[MossPoh]

Yeah I saw that announcement for the DO/DMD degree last week. Ironically I know a few doctors who have both (none in joint degree programs, all MD's) that left dentistry for medicine. I was trying to figure out what areas this would work with besides plastics/OFMS. Is there a gyn/DMD on the one stop shopping list? 😉

I'd be interested to see how many enroll in the joint degree. Great Idea, but so much work!!!

I've heard/assumed it was best for the VERY underserved areas where you could act as both their dentist AND primary care physician (hopefully family medicine or pediatrics...) Also, I'd imagine it'd work out great if you are very interested in those oral surgery programs since you might have an edge over applicants in the 4 year program. The 6 year..I don't see a point in that.

 

[mshheaddoc]

Oh I agree and I jest, but think about it. With the DO you still have to do a residency most likely. And for dentistry you'll have to do an internship to practice general dentistry (I think, correct me if I'm wrong please!). So that is 10 years right there. Just wow. I think its great but I wonder how people WILL use it. And the reason why I used the gyn/DMD example is because I actually know one. (No longer practicing DMD but I thought it was funny none-the-less).

 

[Playmakur42]

Just imagine the practice you could build w/ a few dental techs. The dental techs could clean their teeth while they're waiting to see the doc/dentist and the doc/dentist could bill each patient for medical and dental services.

 

[MossPoh]

I'm not sure whether you NEED the internship or not. I think it may be recommended. I have the feeling that the people that have NOBODY to help would defintley enjoy at least someone to do cavities, basic extractions, etc. I'd be a little weary to be one of the first patients....but that is with most healthcare professions. I am trying to look up the requirements not...of course net is going slow for whatever reason. I can't find anything on Nova's website about this...but I have heard it from multiple people since mid spring.

I wonder what they expect for requirements? It is hard enough to get experience with ONE profession.

 

[gasapple]

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I'm not sure whether you NEED the internship or not. I think it may be recommended. I have the feeling that the people that have NOBODY to help would defintley enjoy at least someone to do cavities, basic extractions, etc. I'd be a little weary to be one of the first patients....but that is with most healthcare professions. I am trying to look up the requirements not...of course net is going slow for whatever reason. I can't find anything on Nova's website about this...but I have heard it from multiple people since mid spring.

I wonder what they expect for requirements? It is hard enough to get experience with ONE profession.

Absolutely correct. The internship (i.e. advanced dental, pediatric dentistry, or hospital dentistry to name a few) for dentistry is not required but is occasionally recommended. At the end of dental school, some people have the skills to go ahead a pursue practice successfully while others need more training - or simply prefer the residency out of interest or to learn sedation or specialized procedures more effectively. A majority of the additional training (i.e. implants, sedation) can be taken for certification during the final years at school as electives or through CE. However, they cram so much into those 4 years, many schools are looking to make a residency a requirement or extend the general program to 5 years. My wife is a new dentist so I'm knee-deep in the dental jargon! 😀

 

[MossPoh]

I'm excited I got something right for a change! woot woot

 

[bds03]

Well - there are MD/DMDs so why shouldn't we have DO/DMD? When I went to get my wisdom teeth pulled out, my oral surgeon was a MD/DMD and after talking to him about it, he said a good number of oral surgeons have both the DMD and MD degree. I don't know too much about it but I just thought it was interesting.

 

[Kappy1]

I also think it was done to have an oral surgery program. My oral surgen was an MD/DDS and I think almost all oral surgeons have to get the MD to become a surgeons. It is part of the six year residency after dental school. They do the second two years of medical school and then four years of oral surgery.

 

[gasapple]

I'm excited I got something right for a change! woot woot

LOL! 👍


Speaking of, I've never seen any issues with a DDS versus a DMD. I'm weary of idiotic pre-med "know-it-alls" and their over-inflated egos stirring things up. Thankfully, bad Kharma is a b****!

 

[JaggerPlate]

I'm weary of idiotic pre-med "know-it-alls" and their over-inflated egos stirring things up. Thankfully, bad Kharma is a b****!

Wow .... thanks for the warning. I hope no one walks outside and gets hit by a bus today for giving advice in a forum. Damn idiotic pre-med 'know-it-alls,' WHY MUST WE BE SO PROUD???

 

[Fermata]

I also think it was done to have an oral surgery program. My oral surgen was an MD/DDS and I think almost all oral surgeons have to get the MD to become a surgeons. It is part of the six year residency after dental school. They do the second two years of medical school and then four years of oral surgery.

It was my understanding that there are 4-year and 6-year oral surgery programs where the 4-year doesn't require you to finish the last two years of medical school.

I assume that the 4-year programs are more competitive because they're shorter and are good enough if all that you want to do is to pull wizzies.

 

[gasapple]

Wow .... thanks for the warning. I hope no one walks outside and gets hit by a bus today for giving advice in a forum. Damn idiotic pre-med 'know-it-alls,' WHY MUST WE BE SO PROUD???

I definitely *do* appreciate your sarcasm. 😀 There wasn't a warning there; it was simply a well-known statement. I also said nothing about legitimate "advice" in the forums. For the most part, I think these forums are great - seriously. I most certainly was alluding to the delusions of grandeur experienced by those who practice a different "flavor" of medicine. Specifically, my inference was with regard to pre-med trolls who come here to belittle others. More accurately, I should say those who come here and *hope* they can even get into a specific program, all the while passing ill-informed judgment and bitter comment.

As a matter of fact, I'll drive that bus!

👍

 

[JaggerPlate]

I definitely *do* appreciate your sarcasm. 😀 There wasn't a warning there; it was simply a well-known statement. I also said nothing about legitimate "advice" in the forums. For the most part, I think these forums are great - seriously. I most certainly was alluding to the delusions of grandeur experienced by those who practice a different "flavor" of medicine. Specifically, my inference was with regard to pre-med trolls who come here to belittle others. More accurately, I should say those who come here and *hope* they can even get into a specific program, all the while passing ill-informed judgment and bitter comment.

As a matter of fact, I'll drive that bus!

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Well put. Trolls, or those who come here to boost their own self worth by belittling others, are most annoying. The site is a great place, and does have good advice, but I completely agree with your anger towards those who come here just to bag on everything. So I guess I'll be a passenger !! 😀

 

[Kappy1]

It was my understanding that there are 4-year and 6-year oral surgery programs where the 4-year doesn't require you to finish the last two years of medical school.

I assume that the 4-year programs are more competitive because they're shorter and are good enough if all that you want to do is to pull wizzies.

I said I think in the beginning of my post because I wasn't sure!

 

[medhacker]

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The William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine (WCUCOM), located in Hattiesburg, MS, issued an announcement on 7/13/07 that it is seeking a qualified individual to serve as Dean and Chief Academic Officer of the WCUCOM. He or she will report directly to the President on vision, strategic planning, and oversight of education outcomes, faculty recruitment, contracting, development and retention, and will have the day to day responsibility for academic and operational matters. Interested individuals can contact the Selection Committee to the attention of WCUCOM President Tommy King at [email protected].

Now there's a big name, I think my Highschool has more students.

William Carey was a hard working, and admirable christian missionary. If their mission includes training missionary physicians I applaud their cause.