Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
301 University Boulevard
Galveston, Texas 77555-0531
Telephone: (409) 772-1546
Fax: (409) 747-7378

Residents & Residency Information

Program Objectives:

To provide the resident an academic background that meets the requirements for certification in oral and maxillofacial surgery;
To develop in the resident skills for critical inquiry and assessment needed to provide high quality, ethical, and competent care to patients;
To develop the diagnostic, patient management, and surgical skills necessary for the pursuit of a career in academics or private practice;
To provide a teaching and clinical environment that prepares the resident for completion of the certification examination of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery;
To develop in the resident an attitude of life long learning for continued high quality humane care to the public.

The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Program is approved by the Council of Dental Education of the American Dental Association and, upon satisfactory completion, graduates become eligible for certification examination by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

The rotations for trainees during the four-year program include: Anesthesiology, General Surgery, Medicine, Otolaryngology, Cardiology, Plastic Surgery and Trauma Surgery.

PGY-1 - Off Service Rotations, ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), and ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) Courses

Rotations	Months On
Internal Medicine	2
Anesthesiology	5
General Surgery	2
Elective Rotations	Months On
Emergency Room	1
Pediatric Anesthesia	1
Surgical Intensive Care	1
Trauma Surgery	1

PGY-2 - involved in clinic management and begins
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery trauma call

Rotations	Months On
ENT	1
Plastic Surgery	1

PGY-3 - growing OR responsibilities, continued clinic responsibilities,
and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery trauma call

Rotations	Months On
OMS	12

PGY-4 - OR and general Oral & Maxillofacial
Surgery service coordinator

Rotations	Months On
OMS	12

Extensive training is obtained in the diagnosis and management of facial fractures, oral maxillofacial infections, benign and malignant lesions of the maxillofacial region, congenital anomalies of the head and neck including clefts, dentofacial deformities, and temporomandibular disorders. Training is also provided in maxillofacial reconstruction, anterior alveolar cleft repair, placement of dental implants, and ambulatory anesthesia including IV sedation and general anesthesia.

Emphasis is placed on training in the management of anterior alveolar clefts and dentofacial deformities. Preprosthetic surgery is a large part of the program, including placement of osseous-integrated implants.

Typical Schedule of Instruction

Ward Bedside Teaching Rounds	7 Days/Week
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Lectures	Monthly
Medicine Conference - Physical Diagnosis	Yearly in July
Operating Room Schedule	Daily
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic	Daily
General Surgery Ground Round	Weekly
OMS Division Grand Round	Weekly
Risk Management, Morbidity and Mortality Conference	Monthly

Application Procedure

Applicants may apply to the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program by enrolling in the Postdoctoral Application Support Service (adea.org). If further information is needed, please see the contact information below.

Supplemental requirements: Upload with your 2x2 color photo, and current Curriculum Vitae to the PASS Application or send directly to the email address below.

Rotesha Buckley
Residency Coordinator
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
The University of Texas Medical Branch
(409) 772-1546
email: rrbuckle@utmb.edu