**Official 2026 OMFS PASS/Interviews/Match/Non-Match/Information**

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Anyone have a comprehensive list of programs that offer the two-year general surgery ACGME certificate? Thanks!
 
Willis Knighton Health Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program - Accepting Applications through ADEA PASS until November 1st!

The 4-year, CODA approved, residency program combines comprehensive clinical training, research opportunities, and academic excellence. Residents will gain hands-on experience in areas such as facial trauma, orthognathic surgery, temporomandibular joint surgery, facial cosmetic surgery, sleep apnea surgery, craniofacial reconstructive surgery, dental implantology, cleft surgery, and management of benign and malignant pathology, under the guidance of world-class faculty and practicing surgeons.

Key Highlights of the Program:
  • Accreditation: Initial accreditation by CODA.
  • Cutting-Edge Facilities: Access to state-of-the-art outpatient and inpatient surgical facilities, blocked operating room time with dedicated surgical staff, extensive access to relevant clinical literature, and wide range of academic facilities.
  • Interdisciplinary Training: Collaboration with departments such as general surgery, neurosurgery, anesthesiology, internal medicine, critical care, emergency medicine, pediatric medicine and oncology.
  • Research Opportunities: Dedicated research staff and support for residents to engage in groundbreaking clinical research and present at national and international conferences.
  • Patient-Centered Care: Training in providing comprehensive care to diverse patient populations.
  • Faculty:
    • G. E. Ghali, DDS, MD, FACS, FRCS(Ed), Department Chair and Residency Program Director
    • Stavan Y. Patel, DDS, MD, FACS
    • Ross Brockman. DMD, MD
    • Brett M. Shirley, DDS, MD, FACS
    • Walter James, DDS, MD, FACS


  • Scope of training at high volume center:
  • Facial trauma surgery
  • Orthognathic surgery
  • Temporomandibular joint surgery
  • Cosmetic Surgery
  • Obstructive sleep apnea surgery
  • Cleft lip and palate surgery
  • Distraction osteogenesis
  • Management of cranial deformity
  • Correction of nasal and ear deformity
  • Management of Vascular malformations
  • Craniofacial Surgery
  • Dental implantology
  • Dentoalveolar surgery
  • Outpatient anesthesia
  • Head and neck infections
  • Benign and malignant oral and facial pathology
  • Management of jaw tumors and cysts
  • Salivary, thyroid and parathyroid gland pathology
  • Head and neck cancer and tumor surgery
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Non-vascularized bone, cartilage, and soft tissue grafts
  • Vascularized local and regional flaps
  • Vascularized free tissue transfer surgery

Application Information:

Residency Length: 4 years

Categorical Position: 2 residents per year

Non-categorical Position: 4 residents per year

Inaugural class of residency started in 2024 and is expected to graduate in 2028.

Application for Two (2) categorical positions starting July 1, 2026, will be accepted through formal application ADEA PASS, 2025-2026 application cycle, and selection through the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program.

Eligible candidates must be in good standing and currently enrolled in the final year of a CODA-accredited dental school, or have successfully obtained a DDS or DMD from a CODA-accredited dental school, and demonstrate a commitment to advancing the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery.

For more information about the program, including application guidelines, please visit Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency or contact Ms. Valorie Lurry, Residency Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or 318-212-5259.

 
Hello everyone, but especially current applicants. We wanted to get the word out about NYMC OMFS as PASS is opening up to provide more information about our hidden gem of a program. When you think about northeast and New York City programs NYMC doesn’t come to mind for a lot of people but we believe we have a great program with tons of upside.


NYMC is a four-year, bread and butter focused program. We accept two residents a year, with one non-categorical intern. We cover two sites primarily: Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY and Metropolitan Hospital on the Upper East Side. We operate busy dentoalveolar clinics daily at both sites, along with facial trauma every third week at WMC and 24/7 at Metropolitan. We also cover the oral surgery clinic at Tuoro Dental School on Wednesdays and Thursdays.



Pros of our program:

-     Great exodontia experience. You will spend several months running the Metropolitan clinic your first year. This is a busy point and pull clinic with no shortage of extractions. Its an excellent experience for building up speed, efficiency, and proficiency right out of the gate. First years also get early exposure to sedations as you will be performing several (heavily supervised) sedations a week as an intern.


-     We get great trauma exposure without it being overwhelming for the service. Our third year residents are acting chiefs at Metropolitan Hospital and as such you will be cutting any trauma cases that come in. We split facial trauma at Westchester with plastics and ENT, and despite being a level one trauma center we get a very reasonable amount of trauma cases that give great experience without needing to do bedside wire downs or have excessive add-ons that take time away from other cases.


-     Fantastic orthognathic schedule. We cut multiple cases a month with several attendings (including plastics attendings) at both of our sites with plenty of multi-piece Leforts. Your fourth year will also include a month rotation with Dr. Aziz in Hackensack where you will do little else besides cut orthognathics every day.


-     We have a full time cosmetics attending in Dr. Alessi at Westchester, so we get great experience with blephs, injectables, rhytids, and more. This is really a huge perk if you are interested in this aspect of OMFS that many programs aren’t able to offer.



Ultimately we are very proud of our program and feel that we have lots to offer prospective applicants. If you’re interested in a dentoalveolar focused with broad scope program with ample resident leadership opportunities we could be the place for you. Feel free to reach out with any questions and somebody will be happy to answer
 
MedStar Washington Hospital Center/Georgetown University
(MWHC) OMFS Program Update
Washington, D.C.
IG @dc.omfs

At MWHC OMFS, we offer a comprehensive, broad-scope program exclusively on a four-year track. Our primary clinical site is MedStar Washington Hospital Center (MWHC), located in the heart of Washington, D.C. We also maintain active surgical rotations at nearby institutions, including Children’s National and the VA Medical Center, both conveniently located across the street. Additional sites include National Institute of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland, and Capital Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Washington, D.C for a cosmetic rotation.

While the majority of our graduates pursue careers in private practice, many retain hospital privileges, and those who remain local often refer orthognathic and trauma cases back to our service. Our clinical scope encompasses facial trauma, orthognathic surgery, benign pathology, dentoalveolar procedures, TMJ surgery, and includes a dedicated one-month rotation at a cosmetic surgery center. We work with our ENT colleagues to manage microvascular reconstructive cases.

Application for Three (3) categorical positions will be accepted through formal application ADEA PASS, 2025-2026 application cycle, and selection through the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program. Residents get 4 weeks paid vacation per year.

Schedule:
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Faculty:
  • Dr. Ravi Agarwal, DDS (Program Chair) – Dr. Agarwal brings a broad and versatile skill set to the program, but he is particularly well-regarded for his expertise in orthognathic surgery (performing 1–3 cases per week), benign pathology, and maxillofacial trauma.
  • Dr. Saif Abdulateef, DMD, FACS (Program Director) – A fellowship-trained TMJ surgeon, Dr. Abdulateef’s practice focuses on a wide range of TMJ treatments, in addition to orthognathic surgery and benign pathology.
  • Dr. Kalpakam Shastri, DDS (Associate Professor) – Dr. Shastri leads an outstanding dentoalveolar practice and is deeply committed to teaching residents proper and efficient exodontia techniques.
  • Dr. Sarina Dodhia, DMD (Associate Professor) – A graduate of our own residency program (Class of 2024), Dr. Dodhia is quickly building a thriving clinical practice with a high procedural volume. She is passionate about surgery and actively engages residents in the operating room—an invaluable and enthusiastic addition to our team.
  • In addition to our core faculty, we are supported by approximately 20 private practice surgeons who take call for trauma and infections, and frequently bring orthognathic, TMJ, and benign pathology cases to our service.

About DC:
  • Vibrant Urban Living: From iconic monuments to trendy neighborhoods, D.C. offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern city life, with world-class dining, museums, music, and nightlife.
  • Cultural & Intellectual Hub: Home to the Smithsonian Institution, the National Gallery, and countless embassies and think tanks, D.C. provides an unparalleled environment for cultural enrichment and lifelong learning.
  • Green Space & Outdoor Activities: With over 200 parks, scenic trails, and waterfronts like the National Mall, Rock Creek Park, and the Wharf, the city makes it easy to stay active and enjoy nature.
  • Diverse & Inclusive Community: D.C. is a melting pot of cultures, languages, and perspectives—making it a welcoming place for individuals from all backgrounds.
  • Central Location & Easy Access: Strategically located on the East Coast, D.C. offers convenient travel to major cities like New York and Philadelphia, with three airports and a reliable metro system.
 
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Has anyone applied to mount sinai? At 5:10 pm the day after I applied, I got an email saying that I’m missing my supplemental app and committee letter, with the last line asking if I want to still be considered or if I want to withdraw my app (I just applied yesterday ??) lol

Just curious if the program coordinator individually sends that email to people or if that’s automated for everyone
 
SpadeElevator said:
Has anyone applied to mount sinai? At 5:10 pm the day after I applied, I got an email saying that I’m missing my supplemental app and committee letter, with the last line asking if I want to still be considered or if I want to withdraw my app (I just applied yesterday ??) lol

Just curious if the program coordinator individually sends that email to people or if that’s automated for everyone
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I got the same, all of those supplements are due October 1st per the coordinator. It is a pretty extensive list so start sooner than later.
 
Henry Ford Warren Hospital (formerly known as Ascension Macomb-Oakland / St John) - 2025 Program Update

We know we have not been very present online. This is a true full-scope OMFS residency. We love our program and everyone gets along very well here. Henry Ford Macomb-Oakland is a 6-yr OMFS program in Detroit, MI. Our medical school is Wayne State University. We match 3 residents per year and 3 non-categoricals. We cover multiple hospitals with a brand new dentoalveolar clinic in the hospital, cleft-craniofacial clinic, orthognathic cases, head and neck reconstructive service, and 24/7/365 Level 1 trauma experience. We have a Head and Neck fellowship (1-3 fellows per year) with program director Dr. Carlos Ramirez.

General Information:
We are a very busy and highly respected service at the hospital. There is no Plastics or ENT to compete. We are it. All face injuries and infections come to us 24/7/365 at 1 Level-1 hospital, 2 Level-2 hospitals, 2 Level-3 hospitals. ED/Other departments love seeing us at any of our hospitals.

We have OMFS OR block days that are filled up every day. There are 3 full-time attendings for OR coverage (2 of them are head and neck fellowship trained, 1 is craniofacial fellowship trained). Flap checks all done by ICU nurses. There are also multiple part-time attendings covering infections, and trauma, and bringing private orthognathic cases.



Huge brand-new dentoalveolar clinic in the hospital (Henry Ford St John which is the main/busiest hospital we cover). 5-8 sedation cases per day. Local cases throughout the day. PRF equipment up and running (really cheap for patients). Evening TMJ clinics on certain days of the week.

On-call ~q4 depending on the number of non-categoricals. Home call. Post-call at noon sharp the next day. No matter what you are doing, you are going home at noon following your call day.

Protected didactics in the morning throughout the week. Most of the time, upper class residents will give lectures but a lot of lectures are also provided by attendings as well.

Medical School requires separate application process that you ONLY need to complete if you are invited for an interview at the program. You get in-state tuition ~40k/yr. You also get paid a 1 year salary (~60k) stretched over those 3 years of medical school so you are employed throughout with health insurance/benefits.


Basic Overview:
Year 1 (2 Months total of OMFS, 10 Months of Medical School)

  • Mostly medical school YR-1. During the holidays/ break from med school, you are on service as primary PGY-1 taking calls, covering clinic, OR cases, and get exposure to Head and Neck service.

Year 2 (12 months Medical School)

  • Medical School YR-2. Full medical school curriculum and take Step 1 with medical school knowledge. You have dedicated time to study.

Year 3 (11 months Medical School - final year, 1 month of OMFS)

  • Core-clinical rotations as a medical student including Psychiatry, General Surgery, OBGYN, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Neurology.
  • Take Step 2 before graduating medical school with MD in May and returning to OMFS service in June.
  • As residents, you will start right away as primary residents of the service. You are in the thick of it taking calls, assisting or cutting on cases such as fibular and radial free flaps, orthognathic surgery, I and D, trauma, TMJs etc.

Year 4 (7 months OMFS/H&N, 5 months Anesthesia)
You are continuing to be primary residents of the OMFS service taking primary calls (~q4), covering clinics, preparing OR cases, etc.

  • 5 months of anesthesia (1 months - pediatric anesthesia at Children's Hospital of Michigan, 4 months - general anesthesia)
  • 7 months of OMFS/Head and Neck service months
Year 5 (8 months OMFS/ H & N, 4 months General Surgery)

  • On your 5th year, you have 4 months of general surgery (1 month General surgery, 1 month Trauma surgery, 2 months SICU), and 8 months of OMFS/H&N. In full disclosure, you are still somewhat taking primary calls (less than pgy-4, avg ~1 call/week) when you are on service to meet requirements and to take care of the caseload for our department. You are much more involved in OR cases where a lot of times, PGY-5s are 1:1 with an attending.

Year 6 (10 months OMFS, 2 months H & N)

  • The sixth-year residents are senior residents and assume primary responsibility for the service. The residents will rotate between OR coverage and Clinic coverage.
  • At the clinic you are responsible for running the entire service, doing the more complex cases in the clinic. On OR rotation, you will be organizing cases for the OR, and closely working up new surgical cases with the attendings. Simple cases done fully by the senior resident. Resident cuts half and attending cuts other half on bigger cases. Many OR cases go simultaneously in multiple locations, so each senior resident takes a case with 1:1 attending.


Total 30 months of OMFS
Months wise, we know it’s short. But this is very intense 30 months. We think quality over quantity.

Scope
We are a broad-scope program, including malignant/benign pathology, microvascular reconstruction, trauma, dentoalveolar surgery, implants, sedations/anesthesia, orthognathic, pediatric cases, TMJ, infections, etc.

Dentoalveolar: Brand-new clinic runs ~5 sedations/day for 1 senior resident on rotation. Plenty of cases with no trouble meeting requirements and graduating feeling very comfortable. When the senior meets requirements, PGY-5s will run sedations. Implants/PRF procedures are picking up numbers when we moved into this beautiful clinic.

Trauma: As mentioned before, 24/7/365 on trauma call for full face without competition with Plastics or ENT. All soft tissue and hard tissue facial trauma comes to us throughout 5 hospitals. Hospital EDs know well enough not to call us for just for tooth pain. Henry Ford Warren (Level 3) and Henry Ford St John (Level 1) are 2 main/busy hospitals.

Pathology/Reconstruction: We are the Head and Neck team of the hospital. Multiple cases of reconstruction Tue/Thur including multiple free-flaps/week. You rotate on Head and Neck throughout the residency. You work directly with the fellow and Dr. Ramirez. All flap checks done by ICU nurses. No need to run around doing flap checks.

Infections: Throughout the hospitals we cover, infections of varying size/location/urgency comes through ED. Infection is the majority of cases you will see on call. You will feel very comfortable seeing infection patients.

TMJ: We offer a full spectrum of options ranging from conservative treatments like TMJ Botox to condylectomy, eminectomy, and total joint replacement.

Orthognathic: We have steady caseloads coming to us through Dr. Bermudez’s clinic and multiple part-time attendings’ private practices.

Craniofacial: Dr. Bermudez is full-time attending with fellowship training. Building his practice within Henry Ford and working closely with multiple orthodontists in Michigan.


Call
PGY-4s take the most primary call while on service, generally ~q3-4. You will get a post-call at noon sharp the following day.

We cover multiple hospitals throughout Detroit. Main hospitals for call are St John and Warren campus which is ~20 min drive between. 1 outlier is the Novi location which is ~40 min from St John but you rarely get a page from Novi.

EDs really appreciate us seeing patients on call. They will typically have everything you need ready before you get there.

Attendings:
Dr. Carlos Ramirez – PD, microvascular reconstruction trained
Dr. William Bloom – Department Chairman, basically built this program in the past
Dr. Paul Bermudez – Craniomaxillofacial trained
Dr. Jonatthan Angulo – Microvascular reconstruction trained
and many private practice part-time attendings

Lectures/Didactics:

Protected didactic time with varying topics in the mornings. ~3 hours/week

Vacation:
You get 4 weeks of vacation per year. 1 week at a time but you can make a maximum continuous 9 days with weekends.

Non-categorical Internship:
We take non-categoricals each year. Non-cats work as PGY-1s with the addition of a rotation at a dentoalveolar clinic with full autonomy. We absolutely love having non-cats and the program tries to keep them afterward. Please refer to our website Internship Opportunities


We are a fun group of people. We try to get together as much as possible for dinners/ events. Henry Ford also offers resident wellness program with financial support for dinners just for residents.
 
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future_omfss said:
How do you know that the application is complete for each program? Do they send emails?
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Some will send you a direct confirmation email, but many won’t. As long as your application says ‘complete’ under the ‘check status’ tab on PASS, you should be good.
 
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