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How To Apply

Eligibility

Applications will be considered from graduates or senior dental students of dental schools accredited by the Council on Dental Education of the American Dental Association. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and be eligible for dental licensure in the N.Y.S and the U.S. to be considered for the 4-year residency program.

Applicants to the 1-year internship program must additionally hold an active license to practice as a dentist in New York State.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted through the Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS)of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA).

Our PASS program numbers are:

  • 4-year OMFS residency: OMS295
  • 1-year OMFS internship: OMS2023

Applicants to the 4-year residency program must also participate in the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program (MATCH). This does not apply to the internship program.

Our MATCH program number is: 119911

Applicants assume full responsibility for submitting the required materials to PASS before September 15th. This is a strict deadline for the 4-year residency program, though applications for internships may be accepted later.

Interview Process

Each application will be reviewed by the OMFS faculty, without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, or national origin. Criteria for selection include class rank, research experience, extracurricular experience in dental school, postgraduate education or experience, and letters of recommendation.

Promising candidates will be invited for an in-person interview offered in the Fall.

During each interview, applicants will meet with the OMFS faculty and have an opportunity to ask any questions about the program. Applicants will also be evaluated by the residents. Evaluation by the OMFS faculty and residents is objective and subjective, and encompasses such factors as:

  • Academic achievements
  • Motivation for a career in oral and maxillofacial surgery
  • Suitability specifically for the URMC OMFS residency program
  • Professional demeanor
  • Future career goals