State Medical University

The dentistry department of the Volgograd State Medical University was organized in 1962. Almost 5000 dentists were trained during these 40 years.

The selection of students is based on a total appraisal of the suitability of the applicants for the program of the University. The following factors are taken into account: academic achievements in high school or college, results of the admission tests and a confidential report from school authorities considering personal qualities of the applicant.

About 42 chairs are involved in the process of undergraduate education. The basic fields of dentistry studied for 5 years are therapeutic, orthopaedic, surgical and pediatric dentistry and prevention of dental diseases.

Humanitarian, social and economical sciences compose almost one third of the curriculum. These subjects are studied mainly in the two pre-clinical years. During the clinical years, in the course of conservative dentistry students can master the methods of diagnosis, treatment and prophylaxis of stomatological diseases. In the senior years the students study operative dentistry and maxillofacial surgery, prosthetic dentistry, pedodontics and orthodontia.

A balance of fundamental, professional sciences, arts and humanities is maintained in the course of studies. The main purpose of the dentistry department is to educate students to be proficient in providing oral health care. Today?s graduates must possess:

† scientific, technical and intellectual knowledge and skills;

† a well-integrated knowledge of biomedical, psychosocial, and dental sciences;

† evidence-based thinking that enables critical assessment and application of new approaches to patient care;

† skills for accessing information in support of life-long learning.

To provide a broad educational experience, the training program combines the resources of affiliated dental polyclinics and clinics. Lectures, seminars and case presentations are scheduled throughout the year.

The practice gives the opportunity to evaluate and implement the obtained knowledge in practical dentistry. Working as dentist assistants and residents the students master the skills of diagnosing and treatment of dental abnormalities and diseases.

Graduates of the department are prepared to pursue careers in academics, research and clinical practice. The highest level of the education provided by the Volgograd State Medical University is recognized by the WHO. After receiving a diploma, the dentists may apply for post-graduate training and specialize in different spheres of dentistry.

Grammar

1. Group the sentences according to the meaning of the modal verb:

Ability Permission Advice Obligation Necessity

1. In case an applicant submits all the necessary documents, he may pass entrance exams.

2. A person should work harder if he is eager to enter the University.

3. After the course completion a graduate can start his own practice.

4. A dentist needs a diploma to apply for job.

5. You have to pass the exams because you are to be licensed!

2. Find the sentences with modal verbs in the text you have read and explain the meaning of the modal verb. What other modal verbs and equivalents could be used to express the same idea?

Ex: You must get top marks to enter the University. (obligation). Variants:

- You have to get top marks?

- You should get top marks?

- You are to get top marks? etc.

3. Make 2 special questions to ask about the application procedure.

Make 3 common questions to ask about the subjects studied.

Make 3 disjunctive questions on practical training and perspectives of future dentists.

Summary

† What is the difference between retelling a text and composing a summary?

† How many sentences should a summary contain?

† Is it reasonable to make a plan of the text before composing an abstract?

† What other tips for making an abstract do you know?

Make summaries of the following texts:

Date: 2016-06-12; view: 12