Program Overview

The Section of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery offers a one-year internship position. This program is intended for dentists who are interested in gaining an additional year of education and experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery beyond that which is taught during dental school. This is an excellent program for those dentists interested in becoming oral and maxillofacial surgeons, but who desire additional experience prior to beginning a formal residency training program. The oral and maxillofacial surgery intern receives similar education and training as that of an oral and maxillofacial surgery resident in the first year of the six year program, with similar responsibilities. (See Oral and Maxillofacial Residency Program) The intern also receives the salary and benefits of a first year resident. However, this one year program cannot be counted toward completion of a formal certificate program.

Number of Interns Accepted Each Year - 1

Curriculum

One year internship similar to that of a first year oral and maxillofacial surgery resident.

What to Expect

The internship offers strong clinical training, covering the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Surgical cases are performed in the operating rooms of the UCLA Medical Center. A considerable component of training is devoted to the presentation of clinically-oriented basic scientific material. The scientific background of oral surgical practice is emphasized in seminars, lectures, and conferences throughout the year. Lecture courses are offered in the areas of internal medicine, physical diagnosis, oral pathology, head and neck radiation therapy, dental implantology, and head and neck anatomy (including clinically relevant cadaveric dissection). The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Internship Program at UCLA integrates strong didactic teaching with superb clinical training.

Requirements/Pre-requisites

DDS or DMD

Application Process

• Curriculum Vitae
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended, including undergraduate
• Official National Dental Board scores (copy OK)
• Four letters of recommendation, total, with one of them being a Dean’s letter
• UCLA OMS Application with photo attached
• For non-U.S. citizens, you will be responsible for securing the H1-B visa and a social security number. The application paperwork for visas is processed through the UCLA Office of International Scholars and Students which may require special processing attorney’s fees paid by the intern.
  

Timeline

The application materials must be received at UCLA by February 15th. Applicants who qualify for an interview are notified by approximately March 1st.

Selection Factors

The selection committee looks for evidence of continued academic success, excellent clinical ability, a strong work ethic, and outstanding interpersonal strengths.

Contact Information

For information about the program and about the status of your application, please contact:
Administrative office of Dr. Earl G. Freymiller and/or office staff at (310) 825-3241.