University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine/UPMC-Medical Education
UPMC-Medical Education and the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine host a CODA-accredited 3-year residency program in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. For those dental students or dentists interested in a residency and career in oral and maxillofacial pathology, we offer the opportunity to visit our facilities to learn more about us and our program. A formal externship may be required by your dental school. For those who do not require a formal externship, a structured, but less formal experience, is offered.
Requirements for Participation In an Externship:
- All visitors must be enrolled in, or graduates of, an accredited North American dental school.
- All visitors must provide proof of current HIPPA training and personal health insurance.
- All third- and fourth-year dental students must provide a letter of good academic standing from the parent institution.
- For students seeking a formal externship, the parent institution may need to provide prior approval of the desired externship. Students should be aware of and comply with their school’s specific requirements.
- All students must download, complete, sign and return the Application for Externship form
Externship Schedule
An externship/visit can range from a single day to a week. We encourage at least a two-day visit to increase your exposure to the range of our program and facilities. The suggested schedules below are subject to change. Be flexible!
Monday - Wednesday
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Time |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
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7:00 |
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Pathology Unknowns (Totten Conference Room) |
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8:00 |
Meet with Program Director |
Clinical Patients (Summersgill) |
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9:00 |
Meet with other faculty |
Clinical Patients (Bilodeau) |
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10:00 |
Sign-out |
Tour of Dental School |
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11:00 |
Tour of UPMC facilities |
Sign out |
Sign-out |
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12:00 |
Lunch with residents |
Lunch with residents |
Lunch on your own |
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1:00 |
Head and Neck Pathology Grand Rounds (Histopath) |
Observe grossing procedures |
Journal Club |
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2:00 |
Observe grossing procedures |
CPCs (Clinical Cases) |
Observe grossing |
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3:00 |
Histopathology Unknowns |
Histopathology Unknowns |
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4:00 |
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5:00 |
ENT Tumor Board |
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Wednesday - Friday
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Time |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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7:30 |
Meet with Program Director |
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8:00 |
Clinical Patients (Summersgill) |
Sit in on Advanced Oral Path 2 (resident microscopic course) or histopath unknowns |
Oral Histopathology Unknowns |
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9:00 |
Tour of Dental School |
CPCs (Clinical Cases) |
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10:00 |
Histopathology unknowns |
Tour of UPMC facilities |
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11:00 |
Sign out |
Sign out |
Sign out |
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12:00 |
Lunch with residents |
Anatomic Path Grand Rounds (lunch provided) |
Sit in on Oral Pathology elective |
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1:00 |
Journal Club |
Observe grossing procedures |
Observe grossing procedures |
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2:00 |
Observe grossing procedures |
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3:00 |
CPCs (Clinical Cases) |
CPCs (Clinical Cases) |
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4:00 |
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Insurance
All applicants must be covered by malpractice or liability insurance verified by their dean of students. Applicants must provide proof of personal health insurance. We accept no liability for health costs incurred while at this school.
Cancellations
If you find you are unable to participate, please call or e-mail at least 2 weeks prior to the start date. Please email Ms. Erin King, externship coordinator, or call 412-648-8636, or you may contact Dr. Kurt Summersgill, program director, at 412-648-8635 or by email.
Housing and Transportation
The School of Dental Medicine does not provide housing, but we do provide information on transportation and nearby hotels. AirBnB resources are also available.