PER 550-1 Classic Literature IX

Credits: 3
The goal of this course is to provide the third-year resident with an in-depth review of the literature necessary to engage in clinical practice as a periodontist. The course is conducted in a seminar format reviewing assigned articles in abstract form followed by a discussion of questions related to the articles abstracted. Additionally, critical analysis of the research involved in the articles will be conducted. The third-year resident is expected to perform in a leadership role for seminar topics of interest enhancing the group dynamics of all residents. The third-year resident will be expected to utilize the in-depth knowledge of the literature reviewed during the first two residency years to establish a basis for defending American Board of Periodontology (ABP) format residency case presentations, as well as defending ABP cases submitted for actual ABP examinations. This course provides the background knowledge required to successfully complete the residency and apply the in-depth knowledge gained to practice clinical periodontics at a proficient level. This knowledge additionally serves to ensure a greater success rate of residents becoming Diplomates of the American Board of Periodontology.

Graded: A-F
May be taken only once for credit