Elevate Your Surgical Expertise
Gain comprehensive training in both medical and surgical fields.
Combine a top-ranked medical education with advanced training in oral and maxillofacial surgery in this unique 6-year program that attracts some of the best trainees in the country. Join us and see how our program can advance your surgical career.
The U-M Medical School Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program welcomes applicants who’ve completed dental school and who seek an integrated clinical and academic program covering the breadth and depth of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
In this program, trainees spend about 2 years in medical school and 4 years rotating on surgical services, with a minimum of 30 months of oral and maxillofacial training.
Ultimately, our goal is to provide the training and support to produce oral and maxillofacial surgeons who go on to become the next experts in the field. Graduates meet the requirements leading to certification by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
The University of Michigan offers highly competitive salaries and tremendous benefits to our residents/fellows. An overview of salary, benefits and employment eligibility is available on the University of Michigan Medical School website.
The Department of Surgery at the U-M Medical School is comprised of a diverse and dedicated team. Under the guidance of dedicated faculty, residents develop skills that equip them to exceed the highest standards of patient care and research.
- Well-rounded and well-respected training: Residents study and train with a skilled cohort of colleagues and faculty at the top-ranked U-M Medical School, Michigan Medicine and U-M School of Dentistry. Graduates complete an MD, a two-year certificate in general surgery for medical licensure and a specialty certificate in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
- Unique case-mix and case volume: As part of a national and international destination care center, you’ll see conditions you won’t get the chance to treat elsewhere. Our busy practice in core areas of oral and maxillofacial surgery as well as multidisciplinary programs in craniofacial anomalies, sleep disorders, and oral / head and neck cancer treat patients of all ages and gives our learners a robust and broad scope of clinical experience.
- A collegial and inclusive place to train: We pride ourselves on attracting and retaining exemplary faculty and residents who contribute to our highly regarded work environment and culture.
- Co-located clinical facilities: With our central medical campus and our School of Dentistry situated within a one-mile radius, you’ll navigate fluidly between spaces and patient cases — a huge logistical advantage that also makes life easier by reducing commute time.
- Expert teachers: With nine full-time faculty, including six fellowship-trained faculty, and a strong team of advanced practice providers and staff, we have one of the largest maxillofacial surgery teams in the country. Our recognized experts specialize in all facets of the specialty, providing diverse and broad exposure to residents. We are strongly committed to educating the next generation of oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
The Michigan Promise aims to empower faculty members and residents in the Department of Surgery to achieve professional success. We support initiatives connected to environment, recruitment, leadership, achievement, innovation and outreach.
Assistant Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical School
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