Nature of OMFS
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Maxillofacial (single degree medicine)
MFS in Annex V
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Information for OMFS
from other EU nations
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OMFS in Spain is a medical specialty accessed after passing a national exam (MIR exam).
There are 42 accredited teaching units throughout the country. |
Timing of second degree (if any)
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whenever the surgeon decides if they wish
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Length of specialty training
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5 year
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Number of OMFS specialists
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1050
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Number of OMFS trainees
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200
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Number of OMFS training rotations
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General Surgery, ICU, ENT, Plastic Surgery, Anesthesia and Radiology.
The resident can complete rotations at prestigious foreign centers.
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Major (Hub) units
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42 teaching units in public hospitals
Maxillofacial surgery services are available in both public and private hospitals |
National Specialty Assoc.
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SECOMCYC
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Contact for specialty association
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secomgerencia@secom.org
secomsecretaria@secom.org
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Medical Assoc (confirming status)
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OMC (Organización Médica Colegial). Sección Internacional
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Section representative
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Dolores Martínez Pérez (dmartinez@fjd.es)
José Luis Cebrián Carretero (josel.cebrian@salud.madrid.org)
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Board representative
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Carlos Navarro Cuéllar (cnavarrocuellar@gmail.com)
José Luis Cebrián Carretero (josel.cebrian@salud.madrid.org) |
| Oral Surgery |
The name and title "Oral Surgery" may only be used by oral and maxillofacial surgeons. There are no dental specialties in our country.
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| Number of oral surgeons |
Oral surgery is an indivisible part of oral and maxillofacial surgery. |
Oral surgery training duration
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There are buccal surgeons (dentists). It is an universitary training (Máster) |
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Update on national scene
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| Changes since last year. |
New President of the SECOMCYC (José Carlos Díaz Mauriño)
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| Opportunities |
It is a specialty in high demand by students taking the MIR exam. There are many job opportunities in both the public and private sectors.
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| Threats |
It is a well-established specialty with a multidisciplinary approach. Threats are avoided by emphasizing collaboration rather than confrontation with other specialties.
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| Useful resources and links |
www.secom.org |