Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) Residency
Six-year Mayo Clinic residency offers dental graduates advanced clinical, surgical, and medical training to become oral and maxillofacial surgeons, including an integrated MD degree and exposure to complex procedures.
Funder: Mayo Clinic
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (Residency application and supporting documentation)
Funding Amounts: Annual stipends: $75,105 (residency year 1); $50,069 (medical school years); increases to $85,398 by final year; salary provided throughout all years.
Summary: Six-year residency for dental graduates to become oral and maxillofacial surgeons through comprehensive clinical, surgical, and medical training at Mayo Clinic.
Key Information: Two positions available each year; application via ADEA PASS and Dental Match required.
Description
The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) Residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is a rigorous, full-scope six-year training program designed to transform dental graduates into highly skilled surgeons. The residency integrates extensive hands-on clinical experience, didactic instruction, medical school (leading to an MD degree), and general surgery rotations. Residents benefit from a strong mentorship model, advanced facilities (including 3D printing and simulation labs), and exposure to a wide range of complex surgical procedures, including trauma, reconstruction, oncology, anesthesia, and pediatric care. The program emphasizes individualized training, multidisciplinary collaboration, and professional development in a supportive academic environment.
