Maximise your chances of passing the Primary Dental Sciences Examination.
Event information
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10:30 AM AEST
- $595 - Registration
Maximise your chances of passing the Primary Dental Sciences Examination.
OnlineThe Primary Dental Sciences Preparation Course will provide you with the knowledge, insight and techniques needed to excel in the Primary Dental Sciences Examination.
The preparation course is designed to cover all six (6) basic science subjects that are assessed in the Primary Dental Sciences (PDS) Examination and provide focused preparation for the examination, including examination strategies, viva voce techniques and written paper preparation. Enrolled candidates will be provided access to the lecture notes and the opportunity to network with peers, academics, Fellows, Members and staff.
- Anatomy
- Cell Biology & Biochemistry
- Histology
- Microbiology
- Pathology
- Physiology
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, candidates will:
- Develop a broad understanding of the six basic science subjects as they relate to dentistry, and how to apply that knowledge in the PDS Examination.
- Develop a clear strategy for study and how to approach the written and viva voce components of the examination.
- Acquire effective examination skills and techniques to help you succeed in the PDS examination.
Course Structure:
The course will be delivered in the following format:
Pre-recorded Lectures:
- Approximately one hour pre-recorded lectures for each of the six subjects will be provided
- All content will be released on the evening of Friday, 19 May, or earlier as and when it is available
- PDF lecture notes will be available on the learning management system (LMS).
- Access to video lectures will be removed following completion of the 2023 examination. All other information will remain on LMS for review.
Live Q&A Sessions:
- Two (2) live Q&A sessions will be conducted over two consecutive Saturdays
- Q&A’s will cover each of the six (6) disciplines and examination techniques and tips
- Saturday, 27 May will cover Anatomy, Histology and Cell Biology & Biochemistry
- Saturday, 3 June will cover Physiology, Microbiology and Pathology
- Q&As will be recorded and uploaded to LMS to access at a later stage
Lecturers:
Anatomy – Dr Balanand Subramanian
Cell Biology and Biochemistry – Dr Hamid Shareef Mohammed
Histology – Dr Rita Hardiman
Microbiology – Dr Jinlong Gao
Pathology – Prof Hans Zoellner
Physiology – A/Prof Ajith Devinda Polonowita
Examination techniques – Prof Alastair Sloan
Course content – Accessible from Friday, 19 May 2023
Live Q & A sessions – Saturday, 27 May & Saturday, 3 June 2023 from 10:30 AM to 3 PM AEST
CPD Hours: 15
Price: $595 (RACDS members)
To register for this course, you must hold current RACDS membership. To apply for RACDS Affiliate Membership click here.
Registration closes: Tuesday, 30 May 2023 at 11 AM AEST
We highly encourage candidates to enrol before the release of the pre-recorded lectures on Friday, 19 May 2023.
For information on the Primary Dental Sciences Examination please click here.
Important notes:
- Candidates are required to hold membership with RACDS prior to enrolling – apply for Affiliate membership now. If you hold an active Subscription you are eligible to apply.
- Each registered ticket is valid for one person only. No split or shared registrations.
- Virtual event/program access details are provided for the registered attendee only and are not to be shared.
- The enrolment fee may be refunded as per the RACDS Refund Policy.
- Enrolment is valid only for the current year’s course.
- The College reserves the right to amend the timing and dates of courses whenever conditions warrant. Where courses are cancelled or postponed, a full refund of the enrolment fee will be issued. The College takes no responsibility for any other costs incurred by the Candidate.
- All prices are in Australian Dollars (AUD).