Last updated on February 18, 2025.

Temple University, Kornberg School of Dentistry

  • Pennsylvania
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • temple.edu
Program Size
1
Program Length
72 months
Application Deadline
September 15
Program Start
July 1

Program Contact

Pooja Gangwani DDS, MPH Program Director

Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

3223 North Broad Street

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19140

Cheryl Hreno Director
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The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) residency program at Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry (TUKSOD) is designed to meet the requirements of the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association.  The successful graduates of this program, will receive a certification in OMS, an MD degree, and complete the requirements for medical licensure. This program will provide the didactic and clinical experiences needed to fulfill the requirements of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

Our philosophy at the TUKSOD OMS residency program is to improve our patients’ quality of life, and educate our trainees in a learner-centered manner.  As part of this philosophy, we intend for our residents to gain knowledge and skills needed to advance in all aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery including, but not limited to, direct patient care, education, and advancement of science.

Residents in the program receive a stipend in accordance to the Graduate Medical Education guidelines.

Program Information

Accreditation This program is accredited by CODA
Program Type Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Program Code OMS2016
Degrees Offered Certificate
Program Size 1
Program Length 72 months
Application Deadline September 15
Program Start Date July 1
Supplemental Application Yes
Supplemental Fee Yes
Stipend Offered No
Match Participating Yes
Program Website temple.edu

Application Requirements

Required Standardized Tests

  • INBDE
  • NBDE1
  • NBDE2

Supplemental Requirements

  • Requires supplemental application
  • Requires supplemental fee

TOEFL Requirement Instructions

100 minimum required

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

Additional Information

Please visit the program website to confirm your qualifications: 

https://www.temple.edu/academics/degree-programs/oral-and-maxillofacial-surgery-certificate-graduate-dn-ormx-dent