Abstract
Post-graduate Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) exposure for medical and dental graduates differs significantly. The availability and opportunities provided by these single qualification posts have not previously been explored. We investigated the number of OMFS posts available for Foundation Year (FY) doctors and Dental Core Trainees (DCTs) using information from UK Foundation Schools and by analysing data from Health Education England (HEE) and the UK Foundation Programme (UKFPO). In 2023-24, there were over 11 times as many OMFS posts for DCTs compared to FY doctors. The implications are explored in this paper, including the impact on interprofessional working and team development. OMFS as a specialty, with teams consisting of dental and medical graduates, is distinctive for fostering interprofessional education (IPE) and collaboration (IPC). IPE/IPC has been shown to increase knowledge of practitioners and can lead to benefits for both clinicians and patients. By understanding the national composition of single qualification posts, we hope to establish the foundations for further research into this unique interdisciplinary learning environment.
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