University of Maryland
- Maryland
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- dental.umaryland.edu
Program Contact
University of Maryland
School of Dentistry
Office of Admissions
650 W Baltimore Street - Room 6407
Baltimore, Maryland 21201-1586
The University of Maryland's Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (OMFP) residency program is a three-year CODA accredited specialty training program that fulfills the educational requirements for the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology exam. During the first two years of residency, the students participate in didactic coursework in the basic and clinical sciences, get introduced to the department's clinical practice and research endeavors, rotate in general pathology and function as residents in surgical oral pathology at the Department of Oncology and Diagnostic Sciences. The third year focuses on mastery of surgical oral pathology and finalizing research that concludes with a certificate from the School of Dentistry University of Maryland Baltimore. Objectives of the program 1) To prepare students for a career as an oral pathologist in clinical practice and/or academics. 2) To allow individuals to obtain substantial experience in clinical care, teaching and research. 3)To fulfill the educational requirements for the specialty certification by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. The program can provide optional master’s degree from the graduate school. Certificate and Ph.D. degree option takes 4-5 years.
Program Information
| Program Type | Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology |
|---|---|
| Program Code | OMP1047 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate, Masters, Other |
| Program Size | 2 (estimate) |
| Program Length | 36 months |
| Application Deadline | October 1 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | Yes |
| Supplemental Fee | No |
| Stipend Offered | No |
| Match Participating | No |
| Program Website | dental.umaryland.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- TOEFL
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental application
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Upload official dental school and undergraduate transcripts to ADEA PASS application (ECE or WES course-by-course evaluation in place of foreign transcripts)
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Upload official letters to ADEA PASS application for consideration.
- Institutional evaluation
- 2 professional evaluations
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
Upload official TOEFL score report to ADEA PASS application, use code 5944, department 38.
Score minimums:
- paper-based 550
- computer based 213
- internet based 100
- IELTS 7
Will waive TOEFL requirement if you have a degree from a school in the United States.
Other Requirement Instructions
Must upload a CV/Resume to the ADEA PASS application
Intergrated National Dental Boards or National Board Scores Part I (recommended, but not required)
Additional Information: Online Maryland Application
Institutional Evaluation
2 Letters of Evaluation
Official Dental School Transcript
Official Undergraduate Transcripts
2x2 Photo
Must submit supplemental application to the program
Must have earned a D.M.D./D.D.S. degree, or equivalent
Must be proficient in the English language
All requirements should be submitted to ADEA PASS application.
International Student Eligibility
Applicants are eligible to enroll if they are:
- US Citizen
- US Permanent Resident
- Canadian Citizen
- Canadian Permanent Resident
- Other - Contact the program
Additional Information
Additional Application Requirements for Foreign Trained Dentists Only:
Course by Course Evaluation of Foreign Transcript (ECE or WES)
Official TOEFL Scores minimum of at least 550 paper-based, 213 computer based and 100 internet based, is recommended but not required. If you have the score report sent directly to the University of Maryland, please use code 5944 department 38.
If you use International English Language Testing System (IELTS) a minimum total score of 7 is required.
National Dental Board Scores (Recommended, but not required)
Financial Documents (financial support)