Last updated on April 16, 2026.

University of Nebraska Medical Center

  • Nebraska
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • unmc.edu
Program Size
2
Program Length
6 years months
Application Deadline
October 1
Program Start
July 1
Match Participating
Yes

Program Contact

Dr. Valmont Desa DDS, MD, FACS Program Director
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 984125 Nebraska Medical Center , Omaha, Nebraska, 68198-4125
Becky L Palensky MA Program Coordinator
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The Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center is a fully-integrated 72-month (6-year) M.D./OMFS accredited program. The UNMC OMFS Residency Program has a rich history of furthering the scope and training of its residents, and providing the highest quality of patient care. Supported by four full-time attending faculty with additional affiliated faculty surgeons, the program prepares residents in the full-scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery and with the skills requisite to enter into fellowship, academic, or private practice positions.

PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILED INFORMATION: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency | Department of Surgery | University of Nebraska Medical Center

Program Information

Accreditation This program is accredited by CODA
Program Type Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Program Code OMS244
Degrees Offered Certificate, MD
Program Size 2
Program Length 6 years months
Application Deadline October 1
Program Start Date July 1
Supplemental Application No
Supplemental Fee No
Stipend Offered Yes, House Officer salary for level of training
Match Participating Yes
Program Website unmc.edu

Application Requirements

Required Standardized Tests

  • CBSE
  • NBDE1
  • NBDE2
  • USMLE Step 1 prior to start of program

Other Requirement Instructions

Will require an active state dental license. 

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

We will hold in person interviews on November 9th and 16th 2026.