Last updated on March 7, 2025.

University of Michigan

Program Size
3
Program Length
72 months
Application Deadline
September 15
Program Start
July 1

Program Contact

Dr. Karen Carver DDS, MD Program Director
1515 E. Hospital Drive, Towsley Center, G-1100 , SPC 5222, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109-5222
Ronelle Coffey Program Administrator
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Trainees can expect:

  • Well-rounded and well-respected training: Residents study and train with a skilled cohort of colleagues and faculty at the top-ranked U-M Medical School, Michigan Medicine, and U-M School of Dentistry. Graduates complete an MD, a 2-year certificate in general surgery for medical licensure, and a specialty certificate in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
  • Unique case-mix and case volume: As part of a national and international destination care center, you’ll see conditions you won’t get the chance to treat elsewhere. Our busy practice in core areas of oral and maxillofacial surgery as well as multidisciplinary programs in craniofacial anomalies, sleep disorders, and oral / head and neck cancer treat patients of all ages gives our learners the chance for truly robust and broad scope clinical experience.
  • A collegial and inclusive place to train: We pride ourselves on attracting and retaining exemplary faculty and residents who contribute to our highly regarded work environment and culture.
  • Co-located clinical facilities: With our central medical campus and our School of Dentistry situated within a 1-mile radius, you’ll navigate fluidly between spaces and patient cases — a huge logistical advantage that also makes life easier by reducing commute time.
  • Expert teachers: With 9 full-time faculty, including 6 fellowship-trained faculty, and a strong team of advanced practice providers and staff, we have one of the largest maxillofacial surgery teams in the country. Our recognized experts specialize in all facets of the specialty, providing diverse and broad exposure to residents. We are strongly committed to educating the next generation of oral and maxillofacial surgeons.

Program Information

Accreditation This program is accredited by CODA
Program Type Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Program Code OMS239
Degrees Offered Certificate, MD
Program Size 3
Program Length 72 months
Application Deadline September 15
Program Start Date July 1
Supplemental Application No
Supplemental Fee No
Stipend Offered Yes
Match Participating Yes
Program Website medschool.umich.edu

Application Requirements

Required Standardized Tests

  • CBSE
  • INBDE
  • NBDE1
  • NBDE2
  • Passing the INBDE before the advanced dental education program deadline

Transcript Evaluation and Instructions

Please upload unofficial undergraduate transcripts to the ADEA PASS application. 

Other Requirement Instructions

Applicants who have completed a course of study at a U.S. Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)-accredited dental school, and who have graduated with a DDS or DMD are eligible to apply.

Dental graduates should meet the following criteria:

      • Have passed the Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE) or the National Board of Dental Education (NBDE) Part I and Part II exams.
      • Have taken the National Board of Medical Examiners Comprehensive Basic Science Exam (CBSE).
      • Are eligible for a Michigan Educational Limited Dental and Controlled Substance License.
      • Must be a US citizen or permanent resident. 

Internationally trained dental graduates must also meet the following criteria:

      • Have completed 2 additional years of a CODA-accredited dental program earning a DDS or DMD
      • Have an Educational Credential Evaluation of your transcripts submitted with your application.
This program is unable to support applicants who require visa sponsorship.
 

    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

    Interview Schedule

    The University of Michigan's Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program will conduct in-person interviews in Ann Arbor, MI, on November 4 and December 1, 2025. Each interview day will begin at 7:00 AM EST and is expected to conclude around 6:00 PM EST. Applicants must be present for the entire duration of their scheduled interview day, during which they will meet with multiple faculty members.

    Please note that the application deadline is September 15, 2025.

    Additional Information

    • The program accepts NBDE scores uploaded into PASS. Scores on ADA watermark paper only will be accepted.
    • The program accepts CBSE scores uploaded into PASS.

    If you are interested in an externship to this program,. please visit:  https://medschool.umich.edu/departments/surgery/sections/oral-maxillofacial-surgery-hospital-dentistry/education/externships