OMFS Programs by focus

[dwn-test]

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I have been looking into different programs (4 year specifically but also 6) but am in search of a more updated outlook on the different programs and their core focus. Most bits I find on this are either very old or disorganized.

What programs are renowned for Dentoalveolar + strong sedation?
What programs do a lot of cancer?
What programs do a lot of trauma?

Current residents or people on the trail, if you could share your insight I would really appreciate it.

 

[dwn-test]

If it gets the ball rolling, I know that classically UF Gainesville and UAB are considered cancer heavy, LSU and parkland are trauma heavy... etc.

I know some people think that the cancer focus of UF and UAB lead to them going unmatched.

 

[Rick Sorkin]

If it gets the ball rolling, I know that classically UF Gainesville and UAB are considered cancer heavy, LSU and parkland are trauma heavy... etc.

I know some people think that the cancer focus of UF and UAB lead to them going unmatched.

*UF Jax

Gainesville is strong in core oral surgery

 

[Pralk Nekorf]

Off the top of my head; Michigan is very cancer heavy. Jackson Memorial and Cook are very trauma heavy. Montefiore and Cincinnati have great dentoalveolar. Cornell has very heavy orthognathics. VCU is a very busy program and does a lot of everything. Very generally with a lot of exceptions: Most programs that are cancer heavy are probably 6 years, the south is known for their trauma, and several select 4 year programs on the east coast are known for great dentoalveolar.

 

[SaltyCFTR]

In terms of cancer heavy, UAB is actually on the lower end of the spectrum. Michigan and UF Jacksonville have the residents spending as much as 50% of their time on H&N cancer. UAB spends 5/40 (12%) months on service on H&N. They have a very busy H&N program but it's completely separate from the rest of their service. They also have a floor PA that handles all the day-to-day stuff with their H&N inpatients, so interns and uppers just go straight to the OR.
UAB also does a lot of trauma, orthog, TMJ, and they do pretty well with sedations. I think I graduated with just over 300 sedations (and >300 on anesthesia rotation as well) and had logged like ~250 implants. I really only logged implants that were done in sedations or as a part of other procedures so I would probably have at least another 100 or more. I also completed all of my graduation requirements by the first 3 months of my 5th year. I really think UAB has the highest volume in the country overall.

 

[DocHollidayDMD]

In terms of cancer heavy, UAB is actually on the lower end of the spectrum. Michigan and UF Jacksonville have the residents spending as much as 50% of their time on H&N cancer. UAB spends 5/40 (12%) months on service on H&N. They have a very busy H&N program but it's completely separate from the rest of their service. They also have a floor PA that handles all the day-to-day stuff with their H&N inpatients, so interns and uppers just go straight to the OR.
UAB also does a lot of trauma, orthog, TMJ, and they do pretty well with sedations. I think I graduated with just over 300 sedations and had logged like ~250 implants. I really only logged implants that were done in sedations or as a part of other procedures so I would probably have at least another 100 or more. I also completed all of my graduation requirements by the first 3 months of my 5th year. I really think UAB has the highest volume in the country overall.

I assume the interns handle the head and neck patients during call though, in terms of flap checks and such?

 

[SaltyCFTR]

I assume the interns handle the head and neck patients during call though, in terms of flap checks and such?

Yes. Interns do handle them for flap checks at night and overnight pages or at least they did when I was there. From what I've heard, they no longer do flap checks during the day because the floor PA covers that.