Q1: What is an oral exam in maxillofacial surgery?
An oral exam in maxillofacial surgery assesses a candidate's knowledge of surgical techniques, anatomy, pathology, and patient management. It often involves case-based discussions with examiners.

Q2: What does the C1 component involve?
The C1 refers to the clinical component, where candidates demonstrate their ability to diagnose, create treatment plans, and manage complex surgical cases, often through viva voce (oral examination).

Q3: How should I prepare for the oral exam?
Focus on reviewing key topics such as trauma management, oral pathology, and surgical anatomy. Practice case scenarios and seek mock exams to refine presentation skills.

Q4: Are real patient cases used in the exam?
Examiners may use hypothetical or real patient cases to test clinical reasoning, but ethical and patient privacy considerations ensure no patient is directly involved.

Q5: What are common challenges in oral exams?
Time management, maintaining composure under pressure, and articulating complex concepts clearly are key challenges candidates face.