We appreciate your interest in applying to our program. In this section you will find information on specific application requirements for the externship, internship, and residency programs.
All supplemental materials should be sent to the department directly by Sept. 1 of each year. Our application materials deadline is Sept. 1 except the CBSE score. We will accept CBSE scores after this date, please forward your score as soon as it is received.
The program participates in the Postdoctoral Application Support Services (PASS) of the American Association of Dental Schools as well as the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program.
You may obtain your PASS application by writing to the following address:
Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS)Please note that in addition to the PASS application, we request a 2x2 inch photograph for identification purposes. This may be attached to the PASS application or sent separately.
All applicants are required to take the National Board of Medical Examiners Comprehensive Basic Science Examination. This test is offered through AAOMS and further information can be found at www.aaoms.org/education-research/dental-students/nbme-for-oms-applicants.
Mail additional application material to:
Dr. Doug Kendrick, DDS, FACSFinal acceptance requires a personal interview.
The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery offers a one week hospital-based externship in oral and maxillofacial surgery. The program is designed for those highly motivated dental students who seek more intensive exposure to the specialty beyond what is traditionally incorporated in undergraduate dental education.
Externs are exposed to the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery including spending ample time in the operating room, as well as assisting the on-call resident with emergency room and ward care procedures. Participants make daily hospital rounds and attend all resident educational seminars and conferences.
Requirements for individuals interested in participating in this program include:
Applications for the externship program can be sent to:
Mary LitwillerThe University of Iowa Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program sponsors a one year internship in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. This position is ideal for those interested in eventually pursuing a residency position in oral & maxillofacial surgery. Intern responsibilities are similar to those of first year residents, including treating patients in the outpatient clinics, taking call, going to the operating room, and participating in all departmental didactics. Past interns at the University of Iowa have had an excellent track record in eventually matching into an oral & maxillofacial surgery residency program.
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV and all supporting materials to:
Dr. Doug Kendrick, DDS, FACS