A mini-residency program in orthognathic surgery.
A method of teaching major orthognathic surgical techniques is presented. One hundred hours of instruction in laboratory, practical, clinical, and operating room experiences were presented over two months, on alternate weekends. These intervals allowed for assimilation of new didactic material, readings, and study and laboratory exercises at home. Four teams of three oral and maxillofacial surgeons rotated to the operating rooms during each weekend session to experience hands-on training. The protracted period of follow-up observations enabled participants to witness most cases from start to finish and learn to anticipate and manage sequellae. Experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeons demonstrated a quick grasp of newer techniques of orthognathic surgery, and most translated the mini-residency experience into their practices.
D002508:Cephalometry; D003479:Curriculum; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D003765:Models, Dental; D056948:Orthognathic Surgical Procedures; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D013515:Surgery, Oral / Q000193:education*; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*