Includes instruction and management of cases in clinical environment. PER-514 Introduction to Periodontics. PER-515 Internal Medicine Rotation. A one-month internal medicine rotation through the auspices of the Medical College of Virginia. Students are under the direct supervision of the Department of Internal Medicine.
Emphasis is on hospital procedures and management of the medically compromised patient.
Includes in depth lectures on physical diagnosis, including history taking, physical examination, head and neck examination, and renal, hepatic, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems. Exposes students to methods of general anesthesia, IV sedation, and nitrous oxide analgesia. Prepares student for certification by the American Board of Periodontology. Includes case write-up, presentation, and comprehensive examination. Prepares student for Part I of the American Board of Periodontology and AAP In-Service Examination.