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
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| 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, Link, The University of Maryland School of Dentistry will request supplemental information after your ADEA PASS application has been submitted and deemed complete by ADEA PASS. You will receive an email from UMSOD to create an account and complete a supplemental information form. If you are a reapplicant to our program, you will use the same log-in credentials from the 2025-2026 cycle. Incomplete PASS applications will not receive a supplemental information form. |
| Supplemental Fee | No |
| Stipend Offered | No |
| Match Participating | No |
| Program Website | dental.umaryland.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- TOEFL
- Integrated National Dental Boards or National Board Scores Part I are recommended but not required.
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental application
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Upload official dental school transcripts to the ADEA PASS application (ECE or WES course-by-course evaluation in place of foreign transcripts).
Upload unofficial undergraduate/all other transcripts to ADEA PASS in the section Supporting Information - Documents.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Upload letters of evaluations to the ADEA PASS application for consideration.
- Institutional evaluation
- 2 professional evaluations
International applicants requesting an Exception for Electronic Institution Evaluation must provide 3 professional evaluations.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
International Applicants: Upload official TOEFL report to ADEA PASS application, use code 5944, department 38.
Score minimums:
- Paper-based 550
- Computer-based 213
- Internet-based 100 (new ETS scale equivalent of 5)
- IELTS 7
TOEFL waived if degree is from a school in the United States.
Other Requirement Instructions
Must upload a CV/Resume to the ADEA PASS application
Integrated National Dental Boards or National Board Scores Part I (recommended, but not required)
Supplemental Information form (sent directly to applicant)
Must have earned a D.M.D./D.D.S. degree, or equivalent
Must be proficient in the English language
All application requirements and materials should be submitted to the ADEA PASS application for consideration.
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)
- Non-US citizen/resident (no sponsorship)