Highland Hospital
- California
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- highlandomfs.com
Program Contact
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Division, 1411 East 31st Street , Oakland, California, 94602
The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program at Highland Hospital in Oakland, CA is sponsored solely by Alameda Health System. Highland Hospital is working in affiliation with the University of California, San Francisco, to provide both a clinical and didactic educational experience and Attending coverage. The program is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Currently, there are three residents in each class for a total of 12 residents.
In this 48-month, year-round program, our residents receive instruction from faculty in the basic sciences of anatomy, pathology, pharmacology and physiology. They also gain valuable clinical experience in a variety of areas, including: dentoalveolar surgery, dental implants, dentofacial deformities, pathology, temporomandibular joint disorders, aesthetic evaluation, reconstruction, trauma and management of cleft lip and palate.
Upon the successful completion of the residency program, each resident receives an Advanced Education in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery certificate.
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery |
| Program Code | OMS202 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate |
| Program Size | 3 (estimate) |
| Program Length | 48 months |
| Application Deadline | October 1 |
| Program Start Date | June 15 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | No |
| Stipend Offered | Yes |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | highlandomfs.com |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- CBSE
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
- Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program
- Passing the INBDE before the advanced dental education program deadline
- Passing the INBDE before the Match deadline
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Letters that objectively describe performance and involvement on projects with deliverable outcomes are preferred.
International Student Eligibility
This program will consider applicants who graduated, or plan to graduate, from a non-CODA accredited dental school: No
Applicants are eligible to enroll if they are:
- US Citizen
- US Permanent Resident
- Canadian Citizen
Interview Schedule
Thursday November 20, 2025
Additional Information