Admission Requirements
Though the department will review all complete applications, generally only those with the following criteria will be seriously considered. Please note that applicants with an exceptional background or relevant post-doctoral experience may also be considered for admission.
Applicants MUST possess:
- United States citizenship or permanent residency
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- A degree in dental surgery (i.e. DDS or DMD) from an accredited U.S., Canadian, or Puerto Rican dental school
The most qualified applicants should possess:
- Scores in the 90th percentile on Part I and Part II (where taken) of the American Dental Association National Board Examination
- Standing in the upper 20% of the dental school class
- Strong letters of recommendations
- Externships and/or extracurricular activity in oral and maxillofacial surgery that demonstrartes an interest and committment to the field
Criteria which may substantiate and strengthen the candidate's aplication include:
- Research experience and advanced degrees
- Post-doctoral dental training (e.g. internships, general practice residency, advanced education in general dentistry)*
* Note: applicants are expected to complete any committment to such a program before matriculating in the OMFS residency program (dentoalveolar, trauma reconstruction, and implant placement procedures).