Study Programmes 2015-2016
Faculty of Medicine
Certificat d'université : compétence en chirurgie maxillo-faciale
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Mr Thierry LAHAYE
Orofacial surgery and aesthetic
Block B35 - CHU - 4000 Liege
Phone number : 04/366.25.07
Fax number : 04/366.25.85
E-mail address : Th.Lahaye@ulg.ac.be
Legal framework
A.M. of 26/04/1982 (MB: 01/07/1982): Ministerial Decree setting the special criteria for approving specialist doctors, internship supervisors and intern departments for stomatology.
Presentation
Surgical speciality which includes specific training (dento-facial orthopaedics, gnathology ...) leading to the practice of surgery on the face and the oral cavity in its various aspects (traumatology, osteotomies, cancerology...). It incorporates a surgical approach and knowledge of dental pathology and treatments of the dental organ (Masters/degree in dental science) combined with specialisation in oral pathology (maxillary lesions and lesions of the jaw).
Special conditions of access / students concerned
This course is aimed at doctors who have specialised or who are in their final year of specialisation in rheumatology and who are authorised to practice in Belgium.
Interested individuals should contact the head of the course to discuss their application (selection competition).
Holders of non-EU diplomas should contact the Admissions Department (Certificate of Partial Specialisation Training).
Duration of the training
  • Four years of study (60 ECTS a year)
Courses programme
Compulsory courses (B1 : 60Cr, B2 : 60Cr, B3 : 60Cr, B4 : 60Cr)
 MCER0188-1B120
 Theoretical training
  -150-- 
 Basic surgical and stomatological techniques, dental and maxillofacial prosthesis and periodontics, including supervised clinical exercises - Collégialité
  -90-- 
 Dental/maxillofacial orthopaedics - Collégialité
  -10-- 
 Supplement of medical genetics applied to maxillofacial surgery - Collégialité
  -15-- 
 Supplement of embryology related to maxillofacial surgery - Collégialité
  -30-- 
 Elements of orthopaedics and traumatology - Collégialité
  -10-- 
 Craniocerebral trauma pathology - Collégialité
  -10-- 
 Brain tumor pathology - Collégialité
  -10-- 
 Elements of anesthesia related to maxillofacial surgery - Collégialité
  -5-- 
 Biology of bone and cartilage - Collégialité
  -5-- 
 Biomaterials used in maxillofacial surgery - Collégialité
  -5-- 
 Fixation techniques in maxillofacial surgery - Collégialité
  -5-- 
 Bone reconstruction techniques - Collégialité

Three days concerning the basics of surgery are included in the surgery interuniversity programme organized in collaboration with the surgical departments of the three universities of the French Community. This programme consists of cycles, the candidate will therefore take this course in order 1-2 or 2-1 depending on the year of beginning.
 MCER0189-1B1---20
 Seminars - Collégialité

Taking part in the training sessions organized by the university services, scientific associations of surgery, stomatology and maxillofacial surgery and plastic surgery.
 MSTG9024-1B1---20
 Placement - Collégialité
 MCER0288-1B220
 Theoretical training - 2nd year
  -150-- 
 Basic surgical and stomatological techniques, dental and maxillofacial prosthesis and periodontics, including supervised clinical exercises - Collégialité
  -90-- 
 Dental/maxillofacial orthopaedics - Collégialité
  -10-- 
 Supplement of medical genetics applied to maxillofacial surgery - Collégialité
  -15-- 
 Supplement of embryology related to maxillofacial surgery - Collégialité
  -30-- 
 Elements of orthopaedics and traumatology - Collégialité
  -10-- 
 Craniocerebral trauma pathology - Collégialité
  -10-- 
 Brain tumor pathology - Collégialité
  -10-- 
 Elements of anesthesia related to maxillofacial surgery - Collégialité
  -5-- 
 Biology of bone and cartilage - Collégialité
  -5-- 
 Biomaterials used in maxillofacial surgery - Collégialité
  -5-- 
 Fixation techniques in maxillofacial surgery - Collégialité
  -5-- 
 Bone reconstruction techniques - Collégialité

Three days concerning the basics of surgery are included in the surgery interuniversity programme organized in collaboration with the surgical departments of the three universities of the French Community. This programme consists of cycles, the candidate will therefore take this course in order 1-2 or 2-1 depending on the year of beginning.
 MCER0148-2B2---20
 Seminars, 2nd year - Collégialité

Taking part in the training sessions organized by the university services, scientific associations of surgery, stomatology and maxillofacial surgery and plastic surgery.
 MSTG9025-1B2---20
 Placements, 2nd year - Collégialité
 MCER0143-1B312
 Maxillofacial surgical pathology and technique
  -80-- 
 Part I : Surgical techniques, osteotomies of the upper jaw - Collégialité
  -80-- 
 Part II : Surgical techniques, osteotomies of the mandible - Collégialité
  -70-- 
 Part III : Surgical techniques, bimaxillary osteotomies - Collégialité
 MCER0144-1B360--3
 Advanced Studies in surgical pathology (seminars, lectures and demonstrations), 3rd year - Collégialité
 MCER0145-1B310--1
 Pathophysiology of free flaps and pedicle flaps, 3rd year - Collégialité
 MCER0146-1B330--2
 Plastic and aesthetic surgery of the face, 3rd year - Collégialité
 MCER0147-1B320--2
 Implantology, 3rd year - Collégialité
 MSTG9040-1B3---40
 Placements, 3rd year - Collégialité
 MCER0143-2B412
 Maxillofacial surgical pathology and technique
  -80-- 
 Part I : Surgical techniques, osteotomies of the upper jaw - Collégialité
  -80-- 
 Part II : Surgical techniques, osteotomies of the mandible - Collégialité
  -70-- 
 Part III : Surgical techniques, bimaxillary osteotomies - Collégialité
 MCER0144-2B460--3
 Advanced Studies in surgical pathology (seminars, lectures and demonstrations), 4th year - Collégialité
 MCER0145-2B410--1
 Pathophysiology of free flaps and pedicle flaps, 4th year - Collégialité
 MCER0146-2B430--2
 Plastic and aesthetic surgery of the face, 4th year - Collégialité
 MCER0147-2B420--2
 Implantology, 4th year - Collégialité
 MSTG9041-1B4---40
 Placements, 4th year - Collégialité
Assessment
Evaluation after the first two years: presentation of two clinical cases, one chosen by the candidate and the other given by the jury and evaluation of the internships.
The certificate is awarded on condition of having passed the exams and the internships.
Registration
Where ? : ULg lifelong learning unit.
Documents to be presented : Dean's authorisation for enrolment
Enrolment fees : Certificate rate.