University of Washington
- Washington
- Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
- dental.washington.edu
Program Contact
University of Washington
Department of Oral Medicine
1959 NE Pacific Street
BOX 356370
Seattle, WA 98195-6370
Introduction
The Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (OMFR) Residency Program is a two-year training program leading to a certificate in OMFR. Residents will be expected to perform and interpret conventional and advanced radiographic images such as Cone Beam CT. Images of MDCT, and MRI will be assigned for interpretation in courses. The program places strong emphasis on medical radiology rotation at University Hospital and Harborview medical center, where residents will receive training in advance imaging techniques (MDCT and MRI) and interpretation. There are opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Pediatric dentistry, bio-engineering and neuroradiology departments. In addition, the program offers strong Radiation Physics training by the Radiation Physics department in medical school as well as research training by the summer institute. Each resident is required to conduct a research project and are encouraged to complete a project for journal publication.
This is a 24 month program. A maximum of 2 students are enrolled each year. Students are expected to be full-time.
Programs Offered
Two-year GME funded residency: This track is a residency program leading to a certificate in OMFR.
Successful completion of the Certificate can fulfill the formal education requirements of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (ABOMR) and residents who successfully complete the program will be eligible to apply for the ABOMR Board examination.
Program Overview, Goals and Objectives
The program mission is to prepare the oral and maxillofacial specialist for a career in academic or private radiology practice. Specialists trained in the program will acquire the following skills:
- Prescribe, make or supervise the use of conventional and advanced imaging modalities in the oral and maxillofacial region.
- Be able to determine appropriate imaging techniques based on clinical exam and medical/dental histories.
- Conduct research related to oral and maxillofacial radiology. Advise researchers on modern imaging techniques for related dental research.
- Interpret radiographs and other diagnostic images. Serve as a consultant on oral and maxillofacial imaging problems in both medicine and dentistry.
- Teach modern and traditional diagnostic imaging techniques.
- Advise clinicians and researchers on radiation safety and protection.
- Successfully complete the OMFR board exam.
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology |
| Program Code | OR4005 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate |
| Program Size | 2 |
| Program Length | 24 months |
| Application Deadline | September 15 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | No |
| Stipend Offered | Yes |
| Match Participating | No |
| Program Website | dental.washington.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
- Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Please submit official Transcripts from dental school and undergraduate school(s)
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Please submit three (3) letters of recommendation
Other Requirement Instructions
State Licensure Requirement
Successful candidates to this program will either hold a current Dentist License (issued by any U.S. State), or will be eligible to apply for a Dentist License (issued by any U.S. State) upon completion of dental school and before residency start date (July 1). Applicants who are appointed to the OMFR residency program are required to hold (at minimum) a Washington State Resident (limited/restricted) Dentist License effective at the beginning of residency training valid for duration of the residency appointment.
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
- Canadian Citizen
- Canadian Permanent Resident
Additional Information
Annual Stipends and Fringe Benefits
The University of Washington Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Residency Program is a fully accredited by the ADA and sponsored by University of Washington Graduate Medical Education (GME). Residents are subject to and privileged by the terms and conditions of the UW House Staff (UWHA) contract, in conjunction with the UW Medicine Resident Fellow Position Appointment (RFPA) contract for University of Washington GME residents during their Residency Appointment period of the training program. Two-year GME funded resident will receive annual stipends and fringe benefits and are not required to pay tuition. We encourage all interested applicants to carefully review the contract.
Prospective Residents and Fellows | UW Graduate Medical Education
A Note about Vacation
Residents are entitled to up to 3 weeks (21 days including weekends) of vacation leave per program year. Vacation leave is pre-arranged on an annual basis and vacation requests may be subject to limitations of certain rotation training sites.