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[Kong57]

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I am curious to know what OMFS programs emphasize research more than other programs. Also, are there programs that do not require research while going through residency training?

 

[Stillmaticbeat]

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[gujudentist]

I've looked into this for myself. Some of the programs that I know are big on research include Pitt, USCF, Harvard...these places' program directors do a lot of research work and pump out a lot of papers and write a lot of chapters of books.

In terms of PhD programs...not too many. Iowa and Boston are the two that I know of that state they have programs. Generally you have to match first into the residency, and then apply as a resident.

Hopefully some other people know something i don't and we can keep this thread going.

 

[Tristan28]

This may or may not be useful but the OMFS program at the University of Toronto in Canada has a mandatory Masters of Science degree requirement where residents must complete a masters degree in basic or clinical research as part of the program. In addition, I have heard that VCU and Oregon tend to do alot of research however, that is just from what I have heard from others along my travels.

 

[smogdodger]

Many of the strong programs do a bit of research so perhaps the best question for one to ask is "Where can I do XYZ research during residency?" If you want to do research on tx of oral malignancy, you might consider places like Oregon, Maryland, or Jacksonville. If you would like to do research on Orthognathic Sx, you might look into UNC-Chapel Hill or several others. The list goes on and on, but if you want to investigate Cleft Lip/Palate, you better do your homework because only a short list of programs do much primary repair.

 

[biorenaissance]

UNC's OMFS Program has an optional PhD or MS

 

[6897round2]

I am curious to know what OMFS programs emphasize research more than other programs. Also, are there programs that do not require research while going through residency training?

I'd like to make the argument that just because a program does a lot of research doesn't mean it can't also provide great clinical training.

In the April 2010 JOMS editorial, the editor actually lists the programs that, in 2009, published the greatest number of articles:

Harvard-Massachusetts General Hospital
Loma Linda University
Oregon Health & Science University
University of California, San Francisco
University of Florida, Gainesville
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
University of North Carolina
University of Texas, Southwestern Medical School
University of Texas, Houston

You'll notice that a lot of the often mentioned programs are on this list and most provide excellent clinical training.