New York Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia University Medical Center
- New York
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- dental.columbia.edu
Program Contact
Columbia University Medical Center
630 West 168 Street, PH15W-1562
New York, New York 10032
About the Program
The Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Residency Program is based in both the Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and the Department of Pathology & Cell Biology at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Salaries for the residents training at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital are competitive with similar northeast programs.
Our residency program is a hospital-based program designed to train residents:
- To understand and correlate gross and microscopic characteristics of biopsy specimens to form an accurate diagnosis
- To learn to write gross and microscopic descriptions
- To establish and maintain an oral pathology biopsy service
- To diagnose and treat oral mucosal diseases
- To learn the effects of systemic diseases in the oral tissues
- To teach oral pathology to dental students and dental/medical residents
- To present routine and unusual case reports at hospital conferences and tumor boards
- To be able to perform clinical/translational research
- To prepare manuscripts for publication in the peer-reviewed journals
The 3-year residency program is fully approved by the American Dental Association Council on Dental Education and qualifies the resident for the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology examination. At the end of the residency, a Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Residency is awarded.
Training Curriculum
The first 12 months of training is spent with the Anatomical Pathology (AP) residents. The AP rotations include autopsy pathology, surgical pathology, hematopathology, cytology, dermatopathology, frozen section, neuropathology, microbiology and personalized genomic medicine. The next 24 months of this program are devoted to Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology (OMFP).
Microscopic Component
The Oral Diagnostic Biopsy Service receives over 5,000 cases per year. These cases serve as the basis of oral pathology experience for the 24-month OMFP rotation. They are submitted by a variety of practitioners including periodontists, endodontists, general practitioners, oral surgeons and head and neck surgeons.
The resident will learn the histological features of the various disease processes common to the jaws and oral mucosa. This is an intense one-on-one teaching/learning experience, which is essential to the educational development of the resident. Consultation with various members of our surgical, dermatopathology and hematopathology services will be obtained by the resident when necessary.
Clinical Component
A significant portion of the OMFP segment is spent in clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients having oral mucosal disease. The resident will be taught history taking, oral examination and prescription writing from the perspective of a board certified oral pathologist, as well as biopsy techniques from the perspective of the clinically oriented oral pathologist.
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology |
| Program Code | OMP1048 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate |
| Program Size | 1 (estimate) |
| Program Length | 36 months |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | No |
| Stipend Offered | Yes |
| Match Participating | No |
| Program Website | dental.columbia.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- Standardized Tests are not required.
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled for a July 1 start date. Prospective students must download and fill out the application(link is external and opens in a new window) and submit it with the following supporting materials:
- Three letters of recommendation (one from the director of the oral pathology department at your school, if possible)
- Official dental school transcript
- Other graduate level program transcripts (if applicable)
- Photocopy of national board score report
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copies of publications and other pertinent materials that are listed on your CV
- There is no application fee
We strictly adhere to Columbia University's Non-Discrimination Policy throughout the resident selection process. Candidates are notified of their status through email and an official letter will be sent via U.S. postal service.
The completed application package should be sent to:
Elizabeth Philipone, DMD
Columbia University Medical Center
630 W. 168 Street, PH15W-1562
New York, New York 10032
ep2464@cumc.columbia.edu(link sends e-mail)
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Three letters of recommendation are required (one from the director of the oral pathology department at your school, if possible).
The completed application package should be sent to:
Elizabeth Philipone, DMD
Columbia University Medical Center
630 W. 168 Street, PH15W-1562
New York, New York 10032
ep2464@cumc.columbia.edu(link sends e-mail)
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