[Mayo Clinic](https://www.mayoclinic.org)

August 1, 2025 (application deadline for July 2026 start)

One funded residency position annually; includes stipend and benefits for three years

Three-year orthodontics residency combining clinical, educational, and research training, leading to a master's degree and board eligibility.

Application via ADEA PASS and National Matching Services; one position per year.

--- ## Description The Mayo Clinic Orthodontics Residency in Minnesota is a comprehensive, three-year postgraduate program designed to prepare dentists for careers in private orthodontic practice, academic medicine, or research. Residents receive robust clinical training as fully practicing clinicians in an outpatient setting, supplemented by didactic coursework and research opportunities. The program also prioritizes resident wellness and work-life balance. Upon completion, residents earn a master of biomedical sciences degree and a certificate in orthodontics, and are eligible to sit for the American Board of Orthodontics examination. The program is accredited by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation and has a legacy dating back to the 1960s. --- ## Due Dates - **Application Deadline:** August 1, 2025 (for July 2026 program start) - **ADEA PASS Application Window:** May 14, 2025 – February 13, 2026 (early submission strongly encouraged) - **Dental Match Registration Recommended By:** October 1, 2025 - **Rank Order List Deadline (Dental Match):** November 12, 2025 - **Interviews:** October–November 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - **Positions:** One resident position is available each year on a competitive basis. - **Support:** Position includes a standard graduate medical education stipend and benefits for the duration of the 36-month (three-year) program. - **Additional Benefits:** Health insurance, paid vacation, and other standard resident benefits are provided. See [stipend and benefits](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/admissions-and-benefits/stipend-and-benefits/) for details. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be graduates of an accredited American or Canadian dental school. - Must be eligible for dental licensure in the State of Minnesota. - Upon appointment, residents must obtain a Minnesota Resident License or Dental License. - See [general admissions requirements](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/admissions-and-benefits/) for further details. --- ## Application Process 1. **Apply via [ADEA PASS](https://www.adea.org/pass/):** - Submit all required application materials by August 1, 2025. - Follow instructions for advanced dental education applications. 2. **Register for the [Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program (Dental Match)](https://natmatch.com/dentres/):** - Registration opens May 14, 2025. - The program participates in Phase I of the Match (Ortho). 3. **Interviews:** - Selected applicants will be invited for interviews held in October and November. 4. **Licensure:** - Information on Minnesota licensure will be provided upon appointment. For step-by-step instructions, see the [application process page](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/orthodontics-residency-minnesota/application-process/). --- ## Additional Information - The program is highly competitive, with only one position awarded per year. - Most graduates enter private practice; all recent graduates have successfully passed the American Board of Orthodontics Phase II written exam. - Training emphasizes clinical experience, research, and educational development. - The residency is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/orthodontics-residency-minnesota/) - [Application Process](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/orthodontics-residency-minnesota/application-process/) - [ADEA PASS](https://www.adea.org/pass/) - [Dental Match (NMS)](https://natmatch.com/dentres/) - [Stipend and Benefits](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/admissions-and-benefits/stipend-and-benefits/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Phone | Email | |--------------------------|----------------------------|---------------|-----------------------------------------| | Ji Hyun Ahn, D.D.S. | Program Director | 507-538-1075 | [ahn.jihyun@mayo.edu](mailto:ahn.jihyun@mayo.edu) | | Susan Burriss | Education Program Coordinator | 507-284-2339 | [rstdentalsperes@mayo.edu](mailto:rstdentalsperes@mayo.edu) | For general inquiries: [Mayo Clinic Contact Page](https://www.mayoclinic.org/about-mayo-clinic/contact)

Orthodontics Residency - Mayo Clinic Minnesota

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