Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
- Minnesota
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- college.mayo.edu
Program Contact
Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Rochester, Minnesota, 55905
The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota is a full-scope, active, and engaging training program based in a world-class hospital. Our mission is to transform trainees from dental students into exceptionally skilled, compassionate, and thoughtful surgeons prepared to excel in any practice setting. It is our privilege to combine education with caregiving in an exciting and meaningful specialty.
As a trainee in the OMS Residency, you will learn to provide the highest standards of patient care in a hospital known throughout the world for its primary value ~ The needs of the patient come first. Under the guidance of six dedicated full-time surgeons, you will learn to care for complex patients spanning the full scope of the specialty. Your training will prepare you with versatile skills and knowledge applicable to all types of professional practice and fellowship training.
As a resident, you will enjoy:
- Preceptorship model with one-to-one surgeon to trainee rotations
- High volume, full scope medical practice
- Comprehensive didactic curriculum
- 40+ months of OMS training
- Superb facilities and resources including in-house 3D printing, virtual surgical planning, and dental lab
- World-class medical education culminating in receiving Doctor of Medicine degree from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine (MCASOM)
- Two years ACGME surgical credit toward medical licensure
- Outstanding benefit package including healthcare insurance, vacation time, and travel allowance
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery |
| Program Code | OMS240 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate, MD |
| Program Size | 2 |
| Program Length | 72 months |
| Application Deadline | September 1 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | No |
| Stipend Offered | Yes |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | college.mayo.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- CBSE
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
The following items are required to be submitted with application:
- Current curriculum vitae
- Personal statement
- Official dental school transcripts
- Unofficial undergraduate transcripts
- Dental School diploma
- Three letters of recommendation
Other Requirement Instructions
You’re welcome to submit your personal statement in whatever format feels most authentic to you. As you write, remember that we already have a clear view of your accomplishments through your CV and the rest of your application. The personal statement is your chance to highlight the experiences that have shaped you—your motivations, your sense of purpose, and the direction you hope to take. It’s an opportunity to show who you are beyond grades, awards, and achievements.
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
- Canadian Permanent Resident
Interview Schedule
Dates to be determined - October/November 2026.