• 30 ECTS, Postgraduate Degree in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

In the various fields of action of the Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, competences include: 

In relation to the previous considerations about image exams  

To be undertaken by professionals whose standard criteria is to protect their patients according to the international regulation for the reduction of the radiation doses to a reasonable minimum in order to obtain diagnostic benefits (ALARA criteria). 

In order for your professional work in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology to always consider the cost-benefit relationship between the characteristics and quantity of the exams that are necessary and most suitable for each particular case then thisneeds to be considered. The reason for this is so that your activities can be undertaken in the way that causes the least damage when using ionising radiation and also with a view to the most suitable level of resolution of clinical concerns for which each patient will have been informed about the respective image examinations that will be used. 

Given the continuous progress on the scientific and technological progress in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology places a critical attitude and permanently updates information which allows them to suitably adopt the concepts which constitute a benefit to this discipline in dentistry in order to put them into practice, the reason why continuing academic education is its natural characteristic. 

The image examinations themselves  

Students must acquires the skills to correctly indicate conventional and highly complex imagine examinations according to the characteristics of each clinical profile, with one of them being a permanent advisor for general dentistry, specialist dentistry and, sometimes, also a medical surgeon, in order to suitably complement the information coming from clinical discoveries in the oral and maxillofacial fields.  

In this way Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology contributes to the various stages involving the diagnosis, control and the treatment of local pathologies, while generating information which complements clinical discoveries and allows students to estimate the prognosis for existing pathologies. 

Students must be trained to undertake conventional radiographic exams, as well as ensure that they are critically and correctly advised when undertaking the most complex exams, with the aim of always using the available technology efficiently on the private and public network of image provider services. 

This professional has the most authority to interpret the images obtained from these exams both in terms of pathologies related to the motive that led to the exam request, and in terms of the discoveries made thereby, always based on the aim of returning to or preserving good oral health. The healthcare team will provide this as a comprehensive service to their patients. 

In terms of their tasks in the healthcare team  

In order to do this these professionals must be able to work in a team, whenever Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology activities are in essence an activity involving advice and are complementary to clinical activity, whatever the dental specialisation and eventually the medical specialisation is, that requires their services. 

Likewise, the image discoveries can be correlated with the clinical and epidemiological realities of each individual in particular and of the entire population in general and, since he or she also knows the national systems of healthcare planning in the area of dentistry, can be undertaken both in the public and the private sector. 

Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology has the ability to guide or contribute to the scientific research that is carried out in relation to the particular work of the specialisation or for which the specialisation provides support.  It likewise has the potential to make the activities known and to equip suitably accredited assistants to undertake tasks to support the field of this specialisation. 

At the same time, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology has the required competences to provide their opinions on legal or expert issues with back-up when the pertinent authorities consider it to be necessary. 

In terms of responsibility  

Further to all of the above, the specialist is responsible for the procedures and results of the work towards the specialisation they are responsible for administrating. At the same time they will be responsible for raising awareness among the corresponding administrative authorities about any eventual irregularities which they will become involved in during their work or which will be present in the clinical guidelines which regulate their activity in the public and private healthcare networks which offer image diagnosis services. 

• Graduate degree in Dentistry.
• B1 level or similar in Spanish, which will be assessed in the personal interview.

To start the admission process you must complete the Program Admission Form found on the University website and follow the steps to attach the following required documentation:

• Bachelor's Degree or Bachelor's Degree*.
• Academic transcripts*
• DNI or Passport
• Curriculum Vitae
• General Conditions Document
• Letter/s of recommendation (recommended, not mandatory).

*For students from outside the European Union, both the grades and the Degree certificate must be legalized through diplomatic channels or must bear La Haya Apostille. (No homologated degree is required).

Candidates who are in their final year of studies must provide the academic transcript of grades updated to the date of registration.

Once all the documentation has been received and checked for validity, the registration fee of €90** must be paid and the receipt of payment must be sent to the following e-mail address: infodonto@uic.es (Alumni of UIC Barcelona are exempt from this payment), (**non-refundable for administration costs).

The last step is the personal interview with the directors/coordinators of the Program in which the following will be assessed: academic record, personal profile, motivations and aptitudes. The interviews will be held face-to-face on dates that will be confirmed once the previous steps of the process have been completed.

Intended for medical professionals, graduates in Medicine and Surgery.

• Particularly recommended for specialists in Digestive System, General and Digestive Surgery.
• Prior training in basic Digestive Endoscopy is essential.
• Previous knowledge of ultrasound is not required, although it may be useful.

The University Specialisation Course in Digestive Endoscopic Ultrasound is the training you need because:

1. You will acquire the theoretical and practical foundations for performing EUS through virtual classes, clinical cases, seminars, forums, videos, simulation exercises, and live, tutor-led practical demonstrations. The different international guidelines (European-ESGE; American-ASGE) discourage self-learning, recommending rotation in leading units and the completion of specialised courses, although the availability of these courses is limited.
2. It is carried out at the Sant Cugat Campus of UIC Barcelona, a leading university in the training of healthcare professionals.
3. You will complete 15 days of practical training at the facilities of Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, Hospital Mútua de Terrassa, Hospital Santa Creu i Sant Pau, and Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol.
4. The teaching staff consists of leading experts in the field of digestive health and endoscopy.

Acquire the theoretical and practical foundations through virtual classes, clinical cases, seminars, forums, videos, simulation exercises, practical demonstrations, and tutored sessions, for physicians who wish to take a step forward in their specialisation and professional development in this advanced digestive endoscopy technique.

Rotational clinical training

• Learning outside the classroom
• Clinical case analysis

This master's programme is aimed at doctors with a degree in Medicine and Surgery.

It is particularly suited for specialists in digestive medicine, general and digestive surgery. Previous training in basic digestive endoscopy is essential.
Prior knowledge of ultrasound is not required, although it may be helpful.

• Acquire basic knowledge of the EUS technique. Indications and limitations. Associated medical pathologies.
• Interpretation of EUS images and clinical judgment. Direct interaction and discussion with EUS experts.
• Begin to apply the knowledge acquired in EUS through face-to-face seminars and live cases