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Medical school

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) residents will enroll in school at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, studying with outstanding peers and learning from world-class clinicians, researchers, and teachers to earn a Doctor of Medicine degree.

Conferences

Residents learn from each other and mayo Clinic faculty during didactic conferences held in the morning during the week. Each month features different topics within oral and maxillofacial surgery, with a three year cycle covering all aspects of the specialty. Topics covered include:

  • Orthognathic surgery
  • Temporomandibular disorders and TMJ surgery
  • Facial cosmetic surgery
  • Implantology
  • Craniofacial surgery
  • Craniomaxillofacial trauma
  • Surgical pathology and infections
  • Head and neck reconstruction
  • Histopathology
  • Anesthesia
  • Morbidity and mortality
  • Monthly journal reviews

In addition, we regularly welcome visiting professors and lecturers, both national and international.

Didactic resources

The residency program provides many resources as part of the didactic curriculum. This includes a subscription to SCORE for OMS, textbooks, cadaver lab and simulator access, and mock boards exams. Upon matching to the training program, we provide you with suture practice kits and textbooks to develop your knowledge and skills as you transition to residency.

Teaching and leadership opportunities

Opportunities are available for you to teach rotating residents and medical students as well as lecture/moderate some of the morning conferences. Residents participate in training program review and improvement through the Program Education Committee. Many residents have served with ROAAOMS as well as resident representatives through other related professional organizations.