Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Residency

The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program is a six-year, fully accredited residency offered by the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dentistry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in affiliation with Harvard School of Dental Medicine. This integrated clinical and didactic curriculum prepares residents for certification by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Residents complete the requirements for the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree at Harvard Medical School and participate in a total of 16 months of general surgery training as part of their clinical education.

Program features

• Six-year residency leading to American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery eligibility.
• Completion of the MD degree at Harvard Medical School.
• Integrated clinical and didactic training at MGH, including general surgery experience.
• Affiliation with Harvard School of Dental Medicine.

Clinical and educational experience

Residents engage in progressive surgical training and comprehensive oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) clinical care, under the mentorship of experienced faculty.