Advanced General Dentistry in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology/Oral Medicine | University of Utah

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessWritingSpeakingScienceComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

Medicine and DentistryBiologyTherapy and CounselingPsychologyEducation and Training

Abilities

Problem SensitivityOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionInductive ReasoningWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionInformation OrderingCategory FlexibilityNear Vision

Tasks

Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of
Treat internal disorders, such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, or problems of the lung, br
Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent

Technology

Medical softwareBilling and invoicing softwareElectronic mail softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareSpreadsheet software

Tools

Adult Magill forcepsAngiocathsAuditory testing equipmentAutomated external defibrillators AEDBlood collection syringesColposcopesCryosurgical unitsDermal curettesDesktop computersDictation equipmentDressing forcepsEar curettesEar forcepsElectrocardiography EKG machinesElectronic blood pressure units

Work Values

AchievementRecognitionRelationshipsIndependenceWorking ConditionsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium29-1216.00	General Internal Medicine Physicians	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

Complex, multi-system diagnostic workups involving ambiguous or overlapping presentations — conduct autonomously, integrating clinical history, physical findings, and advanced diagnostics to reach accurate diagnoses across the full scope of internal medicine.
Rare and obscure internal disorders including atypical endocrine, autoimmune, and neurological conditions — identify and treat independently, applying deep biomedical knowledge and category flexibility in challenging inpatient or outpatient scenarios.
Comprehensive long-term medical care for high-complexity adult patients with multiple chronic conditions — provide and oversee autonomously, coordinating pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment plans across organ systems.
Critical clinical judgment in high-stakes, time-sensitive situations — exercise to prioritize differential diagnoses and initiate management for acutely decompensating patients in emergency or hospital settings.
Patient-centered treatment plans integrating psychological, social, and physiological factors — design and implement, drawing on therapy, counseling, and behavioral science knowledge to optimize adherence and outcomes.
Systems-level analysis of patient outcomes and care quality metrics — perform using clinical data and health informatics tools, identifying gaps in care delivery and recommending practice improvements.
Interprofessional care coordination for patients with serious, chronic, and complex illnesses — lead across nursing, pharmacy, social work, and subspecialty teams, ensuring integrated and coherent care planning.
Advanced pharmacotherapeutic decisions involving polypharmacy, drug interactions, and individualized dosing — make for elderly and medically complex patients, balancing efficacy and safety in a comprehensive practice setting.
Clinical documentation and medical writing for complex cases — produce at a high standard, including detailed consultations, discharge summaries, and evidence-based treatment rationales in electronic health record platforms.
Preventive medicine strategies for high-risk adult populations — design and implement at the individual patient level, integrating risk stratification, screening protocols, and targeted lifestyle interventions.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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