Cook County Hospital (4 years)

The advanced educational program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Cook County Health offers both 4 and 6-year program tracks. The Cook County Health OMFS residency program participates in both the ADEA PASS and MATCH.  The program accepts two residents each year, one in 4-year certificate track and another in 6-year medical school track. This program provides training in all aspects of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.  Cook County Hospital is a busy level I trauma center in inner-city Chicago.  The OMFS clinic sees over 14,000 patients on an annual basis. Residents are eligible for board certification upon completion of the program.  The program provides exposure to broad scope Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.  A strong dentoalveolar and implant experience is also provided. 

For the 6 year combined OMFS/MD track, please refer to the ADEA PASS page for the 6-year program and submit a separate application for the 6 year program. 

Applicants

Cook County OMFS participates in ADEA PASS and MATCH and has two resident positions and four internship positions available each year.

Follow the steps below to be considered for a residency position at Cook County Health Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery:

1) The Cook County OMFS program participates in the ADEA PASS and match and does not require any additional supplemental application forms.  

2) Submit the following to ADEA PASS
a) Undergraduate and Dental School Transcripts
b) A copy of the National Board of Medical Examiners Comprehensive Basic Science Exam (CBSE) exam score report
c) Three letters of recommendations
d) NBDE or INBDE report - if the exams is already completed
e) Must report postdoctoral Dental Match Program Code in ADEA PASS application.

3) Meet the following requirements:
a) Must be a graduate of a U.S. or Canadian dental school, or a dental school with equivalent training.
b) Must be a US/Canadian citizen or US permenant resident
c) Must be proficient in the English language.

4)Prior to enrollment in the program you:
a) Must have passed Parts I and II of NBDE or the INBDE
b) Must have earned a D.M.D/D.D.S. degree, or equivalent
c) Must be eligible for state dental license. Temporary or permanent Illinois dental license is required
d) Must have taken the (NBME) CBSE examination

Department Contact:
Maire Leahy (Porgoram Coordinator)
email: mleahy2@cookcountyhhs.org
Phone: (312) 864-0395

Department Address:
Attention: Ms. Maire Leahy
Cook County Health Professional Building,
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program
1950 W. Polk Street,
Suite: 5210 5-1, Att: Maire Leahy
Chicago, Illinois, 60612

email: mleahy2@cookcountyhhs.org
Phone: (312) 864-0395

Cook County OMFS Website: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – Cook County Health

Interview invitations will be extended to selected applicants through National Dental Match System (NMS). Candidates will have 48 hours from the time of invitation to accept or decline.

Interview Dates: 
November 13, 2026
Novebmer 16, 2026