Massachusetts General Hospital
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- Orofacial Pain
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Program Contact
Orofacial Pain Residency Program
Massachusetts General Hospital
Warren Building, Suite 1201
Attn: Brandon Gordon
55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114
Overview
The Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dentistry (OMFS) at Massachusetts General Hospital offers a two-year Orofacial Pain Residency program. This program provides advanced training in orofacial pain, headache disorders and dental sleep medicine. The program consists of clinical training with program faculty and elective rotations through various related departments, including:
- The Center for Pain Medicine
- Physical Therapy
- Head and Neck Imaging
- Neurosurgery
- Neurology
- Division of Sleep Medicine
- Behavioral Psychology
- Faulkner Hospital Headache Center
Clinical training is supplemented by a comprehensive didactic program.
Goals of the Orofacial Pain Residency Program
- A basic understanding of the mechanisms involving pain
- A basic understanding of the anatomical, physiological, biological, pathophysiological, and medical processes involved with pain disorders of the head, face, and neck
- An understanding of the field of orofacial pain and the epidemiologic characteristics of these syndromes
- Competency in the examination and evaluation of orofacial pain patients
- Competency in the diagnosis and management of the orofacial pain patient
- Competency to coordinate care for orofacial pain patients either as a single clinician or within a multi-disciplinary team
- Competency to evaluate outcomes of treatment for orofacial pain patients
- Competency to develop and/or evaluate research projects in orofacial pain
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Orofacial Pain |
| Program Code | OFP96 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate |
| Program Size | 1 |
| Program Length | 24 months |
| Application Deadline | November 1 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | No |
| Stipend Offered | Yes |
| Match Participating | No |
| Program Website | massgeneral.org |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- TOEFL - If your native language is not English, you must submit TOEFL scores from a test taken within the past five years.
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Official dental school transcripts are required.
International transcripts must be evaluated by a credentialing service.
Admissions recommends the following Credentialing Services:
• World Education Service (WES) wes.org
• Educational Credential Evaluator (ECE) ece.org
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
- One Institution Evaluation Form (IEF) from the Dean’s office.
- Three to five Professional Evaluation forms (PEF)
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
If your native language is not English, you must submit TOEFL scores from a test taken within the past five years.
The minimum acceptable overall score is 95, with subcategory score minimums of Reading 21, Listening 17, Speaking 24, and Writing 25.
The TOEFL exam can only be waived if BOTH bachelor’s and dental degrees are obtained in the United States, Canada, Australia, or the United Kingdom.
Other Requirement Instructions
Required:
- Submit a personal statement outlining your academic and professional background and your motivation for pursuing a specialization in Orofacial Pain.
- Submit an up-to-date CV.
Optional but recommended:
-
Unofficial copy of undergraduate transcript
-
INBDE Score Report or NBDE Part I and Part II
International Student Eligibility
This program will consider applicants who graduated, or plan to graduate, from a non-CODA accredited dental school: Yes
Applicants are eligible to enroll if they are:
- US Citizen
- US Permanent Resident
- Canadian Citizen
- Canadian Permanent Resident
- Non-US Citizen/Resident (program offers sponsorship)
Interview Schedule
Virtual interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams during the first two weeks of November 2025, with a final decision expected by November 15, 2025.
Please note that only one residency position is available. We strongly encourage applicants to submit a complete application early to ensure full consideration.
Additional Information
The program start date is dependent on the MGB GME Intern Orientation schedule and is subject to change. The start date for the 2025–2026 academic year is June 16, 2025.
See the Mass General Brigham GME website for Prospective Trainees for information about salary and benefits.