MD & OMFS, Boston University Henry M Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Last updated on May 1, 2023.

Boston University Henry M Goldman School of Dental Medicine

  • Massachusetts
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • bu.edu
Program Size
2
Program Length
72 months
Application Deadline
September 1
Program Start
July 1

Program Contact

Dr. Richard D'innocenzo

Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Postdoctoral Admissions
635 Albany Street, G-146
Boston, Massachusetts, 02118

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Please visit our program website:
http://www.bu.edu/dental/academics/departments/omfs/

Oral and maxillofacial surgery training at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Boston University School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM) and Boston Medical Center (BMC) has a long-standing tradition of excellence. Since its inception in the early 1900's at Boston City Hospital (BCH), the department has been a leader in Education, Clinical Care, Research, Administration and Community Service.  Many graduates of the program at BCH hold prestigious academic and professional society leadership positions all over the world, and are considered pioneers in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS). In 1996, BCH merged with the private Boston University Hospital to form Boston Medical Center (BMC). This merger was widely acclaimed as perhaps the most successful merger of its kind in the country, and led to the formation of BMC as one of the model urban academic medical centers in the U.S.

The hospital is a 500+ bed institution with state-of-the-art facilities throughout. The academic center is strengthened by a growing health care network which currently includes 11 high-volume neighborhood health centers. The strength of our medical center is reflected in the high quality of our surgical training.  The primary teaching institutions of our program include BMC, Veterans Administration Hospital (VAMC), and the BUSDM. Structured and carefully planned rotations through the principal and additional affiliated institutions ensure that our residents gain experience in the full scope of clinical surgery in a varied environment, thereby providing them with a diverse and unique training experience.

Successful completion of the 72-month combined OMS-MD program includes a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from BUGSDM and a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from the Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM).  The OMS residency program is accredited without reporting requirements.

Residents are exposed to the full-scope of contemporary “expanded scope” oral and maxillofacial surgery including cosmetic surgery, oncologic surgery and microvascular reconstruction. The didactic program includes lectures, conferences, and seminars and besides departmental faculty and multiple local guest lecturers, it also includes external physicians, dentists, and surgeons of national and international repute. Additionally, the program gives its residents a yearly book allowance, and monetary reimbursement for attendance at select professional meetings.

CAGS in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & MD offered jointly with the School of Medicine, minimum 72 months.

For other degree programs in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, please visit ADEA PASS Designation Code: OMS234.

Program Information

Program Type Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Program Code OMS2009
Degrees Offered Certificate, Other
Program Size 2
Program Length 72 months
Application Deadline September 1
Program Start Date July 1
Supplemental Application Yes
Supplemental Fee No
Stipend Offered Yes
Match Participating Yes
Program Website bu.edu

Application Requirements

Required Standardized Tests

  • CBSE
  • INBDE
  • NBDE1
  • NBDE2

Supplemental Requirements

  • Requires supplemental application

Transcript Evaluation and Instructions

U.S./Canadian applicants must provide their undergraduate transcript(s) within the PASS application. Unofficial copies of undergrad transcripts uploaded by the applicant may be used for application purposes, but official transcripts are required for matriculation. 

Other Requirement Instructions

INBDE or NBDE Part 1 & 2 passing result is required for all applicants. 

International Student Eligibility

Applicants Without U.S. Dental Degrees: Will Not be Considered

Eligible Citizenship Types:

  • US Citizen, US Permanent Resident
  • US/Canadian Citizen, US/Canadian Permanent Resident

Interview Schedule

Interviews will be conducted in November.

Additional Information

Request official test results within the ADEA PASS application.  Do not send official scores or documents to Boston University unless requested.