Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
The University of Maryland School of Dentistry offers an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) International Internship Program. This is a one-year full-time program which is designed to meet the needs of internationally trained dentists to provide training and exposure to the full scope of the OMS specialty in a major university teaching hospital and does include hands on training and direct patient care. This program runs from annually from July 1st thru June 30th.
The International Internship Program is affiliated with both the School of Dentistry and the University of Maryland Medical Center / R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. This program offers intensive training and covers the contemporary scope of oral-maxillofacial surgery, including implants, office anesthesia, dentoalveolar surgery, head and neck pathology, hard and soft tissue facial reconstruction, cleft-craniofacial surgery, TMJ surgery, craniomaxillofacial trauma, facial aesthetic surgery and corrective jaw surgery. This Program is based in the University of Maryland, School of Dentistry with rotations in Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology that will offer a broad training experience. Time will also be spent at the University of Maryland Medical Center and R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, for operating room rotations, shadowing residents as they manage inpatients and take call. Details of the didactic and clinical experience can be found in the attached PDF.
This program is NOT intended to comprehensively prepare individuals for independent practice in the specialty of OMS. It is expected that the individual will return to his/her country after gaining insight and improving his/her knowledge in the specialty of OMS. Upon completion and meeting the requirements of the OMS International Internship Program, participants will receive a certificate of completion.
The OMS International Internship Program certificate awarded for this program is NOT the same certificate as the CODA accredited OMS residency program.
Admission Process
Upon submission of all required documentation, the applications will be reviewed by the admissions committee. As required, an in-person, phone, or virtual interview may be scheduled with the applicant. Admission criteria to the Advanced OMS Program includes, but is not limited to, academic achievements, demonstrated interest in oral-maxillofacial surgery, TOEFL scores and performance in previously attended academic programs, clinical experience and letters of recommendation.
Application Requirements
- Completed application
- Application fee ($160.00 USD)
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Personal statement/letter of intent
- Notarized copy of dental school diploma/degree
- Original transcripts/translated in English
- ECE/WES course-by-course evaluation
- TOEFL score reports
- Three letters of recommendation
- Passport biographical page
English Language Test Requirements:
- TOEFL (minimum 80 internet based test, 550 paper based)*
- IELTS (minimum 7.0 total bandwidth score) please attach results*
*Scores from these exams must be no more than two years old at the time of submission of the J-1 request.
Fees for the 1-Year OMS International Internship
$110,000 (USD) of which $54,000 will be paid as a stipend, and an additional $13,500 as a benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.). Standard visa processing fees are also included. The remainder of the fee is applied to University tuition fees. Fees may be paid by the individual, home institution or home government.
International Student Admissions Standards
International Students who require J-1 visa sponsorship to attend the University of Maryland must demonstrate English proficiency and financial responsibility before the Office of International Services (OIS) can issue the appropriate visa document for the program of study.
English Proficiency
International students requiring visa sponsorship from the Office of International Services (OIS) must demonstrate English proficiency. Proficiency is most often verified through the TOEFL or IELTS English Language Proficiency tests. For students whose native language is English, the TOEFL requirement may be waived.
Financial Responsibility
International students who require visa sponsorship must ensure they have sufficient funding to cover the cost of the program and living expenses while in Baltimore. Financial responsibility may be proven by a variety of methods. These include the following:
- Personal or family funds
- Government or international organization sponsorship
The documentation must state the name of the person or organization that will sponsor the student and specify the amount of the financial support provided to the student.
If using personal or family funds, a bank statement from within the past six months must be provided. Additionally, if the applicant is receiving financial support from a friend or family member, that person must also write a letter specifying the exact amount of funding he or she will provide during the program.
The expenses of a married student are considerably more than that of a single student. In addition to funds for his or her own expenses, the married student must show an additional $5,000 per year for each dependent. A dependent is classified as a spouse and/or children under the age of 21.
Prior to processing visa paperwork, the OIS requires evidence of the minimum financial support amount committed to the applicant's education.
Health Insurance
Health Insurance is required for all University of Maryland students. The applicant must prove that he or she has coverage equivalent to University of Maryland’s minimum requirements, or purchase the policy offered by the University of Maryland to all students.
Contact Information
For questions about this program, please contact:
Clinical Assistant Professor
650 W. Baltimore Street, Room 1217
Baltimore, MD 21201
Email: nwilken1@umaryland.edu