University of Maryland

The University of Maryland's integrated Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency - M.D. program is a six-year, CODA-accredited advanced specialty training experience.

The MD-OMFS program has undergone a curriculum revision that has been approved by both University of Maryland School of Medicine (SOM) and the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).  The revised curriculum fulfills the core requirements for graduation from both the medical school and the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency program.

First Year

Residents divide their time between the School of Medicine and the Oral Maxillofacial Residency Program. Credit for select SOM courses may be awarded based on the courses completed during dental school. 

During the medical school blocks, residents return to OMFS to fulfill their ambulatory electives from SOM.  During the months on OMFS, SOM requirements are fulfilled in Emergency Medicine and Introduction to SOM/OMFS. 

Second Year

The second year follows a similar structure to Year One, with additional opportunities to fulfill anesthesia requirements for both the School of Medicine and the OMFS Residency Program.

Third Year

During Year Three, residents complete the remaining clinical clerkships required for graduation from the School of Medicine. Dedicated time will be provided for preparation for and completion of USMLE Step 2.

Fourth Year

Fourth year residents complete their Sub-internship in General Surgery and prepare for graduation from the School of Medicine. 

Fifth and Sixth Years

The final two years of training are dedicated entirely to the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service. Fifth year residents broaden their surgical expertise through rotations in Oncology, Orthognathic and Jaw Surgery, and the School of Dentistry’s Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, gaining valuable experience with complex cases. The final twelve months are spent serving as Chief Resident, assuming increased clinical, surgical, and leadership responsibilities. 

Rotations to other surgicenters and private offices are also available to provide supplemental training in esthetic surgery and practice management.