Fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Features:

• Didactic and clinical training following the highest academic standards at the University Dental Hospital which include specialized clinics, Operating Rooms, CAD/CAM and research laboratories.
• Qualified faculty members certified with American, Canadian and/or European Boards
• Training on the latest digital technologies in all specialties utilizing the CAD/CAM laboratories at the University Dental Hospital
• Training and participation in high-quality research using modern technologies in research laboratories.
• Training for surgical cases using Nitrous Oxide gas and General Anesthesia in the Operating Rooms of the University Dental Hospital
• The programs collaborate with different speakers from around the world to maximize learning outcomes.
• Graduates are eligible for classification as a consultant from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties

The program aims to set high standards of competency in the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery by qualifying specialists with excellent clinical skills enabling graduates to: 

• Diagnose and treat patients with maxillofacial diseases.
• Perform maxillofacial plastic and reconstructive surgeries. 
• Treat patients with TMJ disorders.
• Perform Surgical treatments as dental extractions and implants under general anesthesia. 
• Manage patients with maxillofacial tumors. 
• Perform orthognathic surgeries. 

College

College of Dentistry

Campus

Dammam

Track

Health

Level

Postgraduate

Degree

Fellowship

Years of study

5

To be eligible for admission to Fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Program, candidates must comply with the General Regulations of Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University.

Required Documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. A notarized official copy of the BDS certificate.
3. A notarized official copy of the transcript.
4. Three recommendation letters signed and dated within the last three months by recommenders who know the candidate well.
5. Copies (not originals) of English Language certification - TOEFL scores are only acceptable within the last 12 months. A minimum TOEFL score of 85 [Internet based or equivalent).
6. Proof of successful attendance of the internship program.
7. A letter of approval from the applicant’s sponsor on entering a full-time program.
8. A pledge to submit the approval of the applicant’s sponsor later, if the applicant was not employed at the time of admission but was employed after the start of the program.
9. Four (4) recent "3 × 4" portrait photographs (not older than 6 months).
10. An application form completed in both Arabic and English with all the requested details provided.

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The applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery (BDS) or equivalent from a recognized university, and the following requirements must be met:

1. Cumulative Grade Point Average [GPA] of at least 3.75 or equivalent
2. Provide evidence of completion of an internship year in general dentistry (12 months)
3. Possess a valid Dental License with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties by the start of the program.
4. Demonstrate English fluency (a minimum score of 85 in TOEFL or equivalent test)
5. Submit three letters of recommendation from individuals who know the applicant well.
6. Submit a letter from the applicant’s sponsor stating approval for full-time attendance of the entire program
7. Agree to sign an obligation to adhere to the rules and regulations of the Program
8. The student should not be registered during the Program in any other postgraduate studies
9. Be approved by the Biomedical Dental Sciences Department Council.

Special Requirements

1. Applicants must pass the Admission Exam created by the Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences. This examination is designed to evaluate each applicant’s clinical experience, and scholastic achievement and assess their interest in research.
2. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview before the Admission Committee selects the final candidates to be admitted to the program.

The fellowship in oral and maxillofacial surgery program can best be described in the following year-by-year overview.

Year 1

The program begins with training in the basic principles of OMFS and the management of medically compromised patients. It assesses the individual knowledge of students and calibrates their technical skills to the standards of the College of Dentistry. Core and specialty courses are provided along with clinical training. The student is familiarized to hospital-based practice and would participate in preoperative work ups, operative procedures, and postoperative care. He/she would be trained in the skills necessary to be the first on-call in OMFS emergencies.

Year 2

Students will be enrolled in additional core and specialty courses, continue with advanced patient care in clinical courses and are introduced to advanced research through courses in research methodologies as well as biostatistics. Students are expected to begin their search for and selection of an appropriate research project by the end of the second year. A master level research project should be selected, prepared as a research protocol, and submitted for approval in this year.  

Upon successful completion of the first 4 OMFS specialty courses, the student would start off service rotations in the allied specialties with clear learning objectives and goals. The student would take on responsibilities including on-call and inpatient and outpatient care and management.

The rotation includes but is not limited to:

• Internal medicine rotation that includes hematology, general medicine, and cardiology. (2 Months)
• Anesthesia, that includes training in IV Sedation, and general anesthesia. (3 Months)
• General surgery (1 month)
• Emergency trauma (1 month)
• Surgical intensive care (1 month)
• Plastic surgery (1 month)
• Neurosurgery (1 month)
• Otolaryngology / ENT (1 month)
• Ophthalmology (1 month)

Year 3

At this stage in the program, aside from completion of any remaining core and specialty courses, students will continue to be enrolled in research project to complete it by year’s end. Students will be required to prepare a manuscript and submit it for publication. Also, in year 3, the students will be enrolled in special 1-hour courses, entitled Directed Study, to provide them with experience in a wide variety of areas related to dental education, teaching and research. During this year students would be sent for training in areas of specialist interest within oral and maxillofacial surgery. There would be 3 rotations each of 2 months duration in which the student would be sent to high volume centers managing patients requiring (i) Head and Neck surgical oncology, (ii) Cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, (iii) Cleft lip and palate and craniofacial surgery.

Year 4

Students will continue doing didactic core and specialty course requirements, continue their clinical requirements, and submit proof of acceptance or published article from their research project in a peer-reviewed journal.

Year 5

In the final year, students will fulfill all remaining didactic core and specialty course requirements, complete their clinical requirements (by the end of the academic year) and be ready for the final OMFS exam.

 

Summer Sessions

• Students will enroll in the Clinical OMFS course to provide ongoing patient care during the summer months.