Academic OMFS

[Spaceman Spif]

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I am interested in an academic OMFS position after residency (I'm currently applying now). I have a few questions for those who are knowledgeable:

1. What should I be looking for in an OMFS residency if this is my goal?

2. Is the MD absolutely essential if I hope to get an academic leadership position?

3. How honest should I be with PDs of programs about my goals? In other words, how can I express to them that I am serious about academics and not interested in private practice?

4. What fellowships may make me more marketable? I see that a lot of programs don't have a faculty member that only does cancer. Should I figure out where I might want to work, then decide accordingly?

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

 

[UNLV OMS GUNNABE]

SInce I am applying now and have some fellowship experience I will give this a go...
1)Many ads will say looking for someone experienced in the "full scope" of OMS. Many people interpret that statement differently but you should go to a busy well rounded program that is respected. If you can say you trained at a well known program there is no question about what you can do.

2) An MD position helps for many reasons. Half of the programs offer MD's and would like you to have one. It can also help with credentialing and billing etc...More education and training can never hurt you. This is the most often question asked by dental students... Is the MD necessary/worth it? If you can give me one reason not to do a 6 year that doesnt involve money then I will listen to you...otherwise I don't want to hear it

3)good luck, everyone says they are interested in academics when they interview.

4)Don't do a fellowship to be marketable, do it because you love it. second part=no

 

[osteotomy01]

SInce I am applying now and have some fellowship experience I will give this a go...
1)Many ads will say looking for someone experienced in the "full scope" of OMS. Many people interpret that statement differently but you should go to a busy well rounded program that is respected. If you can say you trained at a well known program there is no question about what you can do.

What would be a "respected program?" Most programs have their strengths and weaknesses. If one trained at a program that is not as well known but completes a fellowship, would that make them any more likely to be hired into a good academic position?