Chance of international students getting into OMFS?

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I checked admission eligibility of several OMFS residency programs and many of them said that one needs to be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident. Are there any OMFS residency programs that don't require U.S. citizenship/permanent resident? I have an F-1 Visa(student visa) and now I am going to a dental school in the U.S starting from Fall 2008. I have been studying in the states since I was 13. I really want to do oral surgery and I would rather study OMFS in the U.S. since I have been going to school here forever. I've read on sdn that getting into OMFS residency is definitely harder for foreign-grads. But I will be graduating from a U.S. dental school while holding the F-1(student visa). Any input will be much appreciated. Thank you.
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Iwantmydds said:
I checked admission eligibility of several OMFS residency programs and many of them said that one needs to be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident. Are there any OMFS residency programs that don't require U.S. citizenship/permanent resident? I have an F-1 Visa(student visa) and now I am going to a dental school in the U.S starting from Fall 2008. I have been studying in the states since I was 13. I really want to do oral surgery and I would rather study OMFS in the U.S. since I have been going to school here forever. I've read on sdn that getting into OMFS residency is definitely harder for foreign-grads. But I will be graduating from a U.S. dental school while holding the F-1(student visa). Any input will be much appreciated. Thank you.
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You've lived in the US since you were 13. . . Well then its time to get a green card and then citizenship. Then there will be no problems.
 
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I know for fact that the U.S. government gives priority to well-trained/educated/specialized foreign people in terms of giving green cards. However, as a student on F-1 visa, I am expected to go back to my home country after finishing my education. That's what I originally wanted to do. to study all the way till I finish OMFS.( I know OMFS is extremely competitive and I do not know for certain that I'll make it. But I'll try my best throughout my dental school career).

In order to get green card, one needs to get sponsored by his employee. I guess I would have to first work under an established dentist before I get green card and apply. However, this is all hypothetical situation. I wish I can go straight into the OMFS program without having to deal with hassles.

Is there anybody who know if there are OMFS programs that are open to F-1 students?

Just a reminder to you all, i will have the DMD degree from an accredited U.S. dental school.

I really appreciate your input. Thank you.
 
MCG is now taking 2 res/yr.
One of which is a normal funded spot, and one that is not funded and is open to foreign sponsored people, including people who have a F-1 visa.(but it will cost a lot of $)
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allodyniaboneia said:
MCG is now taking 2 res/yr.
One of which is a normal funded spot, and one that is not funded and is open to foreign sponsored people, including people who have a F-1 visa.(but it will cost a lot of $)
gl
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Sorry if i lack understanding.

Being not funded means you don't get paid for your residency? or do you mean theres no scholarship available to F-1 visa holders while in med school portion of the program? What does MCG stand for?

It's nice to hear that it is possible to do OMFS in the U.S. Thank you.
 
I am an international student..applied to OMS and matched at my top 3...couple of things.It is tougher to get in.You won't get interviews at places with US residency stipulations...read the requirement page for each program when PASS becomes available. A few programs don't require US citizenship..best bet 4 year programs, southern programs, private hospitals.
 
jaiceman said:
I am an international student..applied to OMS and matched at my top 3...couple of things.It is tougher to get in.You won't get interviews at places with US residency stipulations...read the requirement page for each program when PASS becomes available. A few programs don't require US citizenship..best bet 4 year programs, southern programs, private hospitals.
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Wow...That's very respectable. Thank you I am happy to know that international students can make it to OMFS. If you can only go to places where US residency stipulations are not provided, then do you need to borrow money from your family or take loans to support yourself during the 4 years of residency? Is this what you meant?
Are the 6 year programs harder to get into because of the medical school portion? I know med schools are very conservative towards non citizens/permanent residents.

Btw, do you mind if I talk to you on MSN or AIM?
 
stipulations are different than stipends...........stipulations=rules/requirements
 
Iwantmydds said:
Wow...That's very respectable. Thank you I am happy to know that international students can make it to OMFS. If you can only go to places where US residency stipulations are not provided, then do you need to borrow money from your family or take loans to support yourself during the 4 years of residency? Is this what you meant?
Are the 6 year programs harder to get into because of the medical school portion? I know med schools are very conservative towards non citizens/permanent residents.

Btw, do you mind if I talk to you on MSN or AIM?
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Med school programs typically won't take foreign dudes cause they are state subsidized and the states don't want to subsidize a foreign person cause they never paid taxes. That is why most MD programs won't allow foreign people. But if the med school is private then they can at their discretion.

Besides, you've been here for 13 years, you need to find yourself an american woman son and marry her strictly for citizenship.
 
When you talk about foreign dentists, there are 2 issues to be clarified. First the visa, second the degree. If you're talking strictly about 6 year programs, then I can hardly think of a 6 year program that would consider you without a DDS/DMD ( if you get ur DDS/DMD through an advanced standing program a lot of medical schools would not consider you too, but not all). The visa issue is different, but there are a lot of programs that would either sponsor a student or working visa for their residents.
 
would a 4 year programm take an europeen dentist who also has a MD degree ?
 
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Even though you would have your dental degree from a US accredited school , not having a US perm. residency status / citizenship , might be a big problem , even the program which do not mention this as a requirement on their PASS/ Admission page will possibly send you a letter later on stating that they are unable to sponsor a H1 visa ( Which you would need for the residency). So it is very very hard . Someone mentioned a non funded position , there are some but you would have to call specific programs for that . They are typically very high donations and you would not get a stipend . The situation with not having gc/ Citizenship just might be as big as not having a dmd from US/ Canadian dental school .
Good luck
 
GKG said:
Even though you would have your dental degree from a US accredited school , not having a US perm. residency status / citizenship , might be a big problem , even the program which do not mention this as a requirement on their PASS/ Admission page will possibly send you a letter later on stating that they are unable to sponsor a H1 visa ( Which you would need for the residency). So it is very very hard . Someone mentioned a non funded position , there are some but you would have to call specific programs for that . They are typically very high donations and you would not get a stipend . The situation with not having gc/ Citizenship just might be as big as not having a dmd from US/ Canadian dental school .
Good luck
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Maybe the OP should find a local and get married fast. 🙂
 
jaiceman said:
I am an international student..applied to OMS and matched at my top 3...couple of things.It is tougher to get in.You won't get interviews at places with US residency stipulations...read the requirement page for each program when PASS becomes available. A few programs don't require US citizenship..best bet 4 year programs, southern programs, private hospitals.
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sp do you have get any stipend? could you pls PM me?
thanks
 
arye said:
this guy got his dds degree within 2 YEARS from NYU ! how is this possible ???
his MD degree is from bulgaria.
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Must be a typo. It was probably 3 years. I know.. either NYU or maybe its columbia; but one of them has a DDS program open to those with MD degrees (or an international medical degree, but must hold ECFMG cert) which allows them to complete dental school in 3 years. (skip one year) for those who want to pursue OMFS or Oral Med/path in the United States.
 
What are the chances of indian students getting into MD course in oral and maxillofacial surgery ?
 
I am a Canadian who did his DMD outside then did an advanced program to get DMD from a Canadian accredited program (3 years) with Top 20 class rank ... If I get the American citizenship am I gonna have good chances with a good CBSE score?
 
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