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The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) Residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is a full-scope, active, and engaging training program based in a world-class hospital. Our mission is to transform trainees from dental students into exceptionally skilled, compassionate, and thoughtful surgeons prepared to excel in any practice setting. It is our privilege to combine education with caregiving in an exciting and meaningful specialty.
As a trainee in the OMS Residency, you will learn to provide the highest standards of patient care in a hospital known throughout the world for its primary value: “The needs of the patient come first.” You will learn from six dedicated staff surgeons and fellow residents how to care for complex patients across the entire scope of the specialty. You will develop knowledge and skills applicable across all types of professional practice and fellowship training.
As a resident, you will enjoy:
faculty surgeons
outpatient clinic procedures
hospital cases each year
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As a resident at Mayo Clinic, you'll have access to robust clinical, educational, and research resources. You'll find support both inside and outside of the campus to promote physical and mental wellness and ensure your work/life balance.
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We are a dynamic, full-scope training program that is well-integrated into the multidisciplinary practice of Mayo Clinic. Here, you will learn how to be a high-quality oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
The OMS Residency is unique in that you still receive a stipend while in medical school, although it is slightly reduced to account for less time performing clinical duties as a resident. Find out more about benefits available to trainees at Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education.
Resident educational stipends: effective March 12, 2025
| Level | Annual stipend equivalent** | Biweekly** |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Level 1 | $72,565 | $2,791 |
| Medical School Year 1 | $48,376 | $1,861 |
| Medical School Year 2 | $48,376 | $1,861 |
| Graduate Level 2 | $72,093 | $2,888 |
| Graduate Level 3 | $78,199 | $3,008 |
| Graduate Level 4 | $82,510 | $3,173 |
**Mayo Clinic payroll runs on an every-other-week schedule. The annual amount is only an approximation due to Mayo's payroll structure.
Our residents are exposed to a variety of surgeries such as:
We are part of a Level I Trauma Center and a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center. In addition, Rochester continues to grow quickly in population and our trauma experience rises to reflect this. However, to supplement this experience, OMS residents participate in a six-week away rotation with the express goal of maximizing exposure and solidifying confidence in managing these complex patients. Currently, residents have a choice of rotating in Portland, Oregon, or San Juan, Puerto Rico. Mayo Clinic covers the cost of housing and transportation during these rotations.
Learn all you can about the specialty by discussing your interest with local oral and maxillofacial surgeons and spending time working with them and shadowing. Externships are very important to help you know if the intensity, workload, patient mix, and variety of practice suits you.
Be honest and hard-working, and work to really connect with your patients. These are characteristics that make great residents.
Be a great dental student and maximize your dental education. What separates OMS from other specialties that operate in the head and neck? It is our unique background with dental training that we are able to apply to surgical, medical, and anesthesia training. You can magnify that advantage by learning all you can during dental school and developing your hand skills.
Yes, we welcome visiting dental students for a one-week externship. It is a great way to gain experience and see what Mayo Clinic is like. For more information, see Visiting Medical Student Clerkships.
The program is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, which operates under the auspices of the American Dental Association.
After successfully completing the program, you are eligible to take the board certification examinations offered by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
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