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 an opportunity to visit our facilities to learn more about Pitt Dental Medicine 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 their school’s specific requirements.
- All students must complete 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
Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday |
8am | Meet with Program Director | Pathology Unknowns (virtual)
| Clinical Patients (Summersgill) |
9am | CPCs (clinicopathologic correlations) | Clinical Patients Shekar | |
10am | Work-up of cases with resident | Work-up of cases with resident | Work-up of cases with resident |
11am | Sign out | Sign out | Sign-out |
12pm | Lunch with residents | Lunch with residents | Lunch on your own |
1pm |
| Histopathology Unknowns |
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2pm |
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3pm | Tour of UPMC facilities | Tour of Dental School |
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4pm |
| Head and Neck Slide review |
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5pm | ENT Tumor Board |
Wednesday - Friday
| Time | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
7:30am | Meet with Program Director |
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8am | Clinical Patients (Summersgill) | Histopathology unknowns |
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9am | Tour of Dental School | ||
10am | Work-up cases with resident | Work-up cases with resident | Work-up cases with resident |
11am | Sign out | Sign out | Sign out |
12pm | Lunch with residents | Lunch with residents | Lunch with residents |
1pm | CPCs (Clinical Cases) | Tour of UPMC facilities | Journal Club |
2pm |
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3pm |
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4pm |
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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 email at least 2 weeks prior to the start date. Please contact the externship coordinator, Ms. Erin King, at 412-648-8636, or by email. You may contact the program director, Dr. Kurt Summersgill, at 412-648-8635 or by email.
Housing and Transportation
The School of Dental Medicine does not provide housing. Please see this information on transportation and nearby hotels. AirBnB resources are also available.