Applying to Residency

Tl;dr: A residency program must cultivate a collegial and respectful work environment if it hopes to achieve maximum efficiency, recruit the strongest candidates, earn excellent patient reviews, establish and maintain an impressive national reputation, and reach the fullest potential of its residents.     Greetings. I’ve often considered how the culture of a training program affects […]

When comparing 4-yr and 6-yr OMFS programs, the conversation frequently turns to income potential and opportunity costs. Unfortunately, I was unable to find any data that directly compares the income of 4-yr and 6-yr oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Personally, if I had to guess, there would be little or no difference between tracts in income

For those unfamiliar with oral and maxillofacial surgery training, there are two basic program types: single-degree (4-year) programs, and dual-degree (6-year, M.D.-integrated) programs. At the core, both program types require the same minimum amount of dedicated OMFS service, practice the same scope, and require a CBSE score to apply. An important note too is that

One interview. Remember, that is all it takes to match.  Just one. You have spent the better part of the last few years working so hard to stay at the top of your class, score well on the CBSE, and surviving clinic in order to be able to land that one interview that eventually welcomes

Posted on:  9.22.15 Before attending an interview, or going on an externship, more than likely you have looked up the program director and chair to find out more information about them. Either by reading their published work, hearing from residents, or talking to your faculty at your school, you can get a basic idea of