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Application

Applicants must participate in the National Matching Program of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the Postdoctoral Application Support Service of the American Association of Dental Schools.

The Match portal is the primary means for application and submission of all the required documents for our residency. 

  1. Applications will be considered from graduates or senior dental students of dental schools accredited by the Council on Dental Education of the American Dental Association. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and be eligible for dental and eventually medical licensure.
  2. Applicants assume full responsibility for submitting the required materials to PASS before October 15.
  3. The oral and maxillofacial surgery staff will review the application materials when they are complete. During review, the application will be considered without regard to sex, race, age, color, religion or national origin.
  4. Criteria for selection include: National Board of Medical Examiners score, class rank, research experience, extracurricular experience in dental school, postgraduate education or experience and letters of recommendation.
  5. Promising candidates will be invited to Omaha for an interview. (Interviews are held in November, usually on two different dates). The personal interview is required for final consideration.
  6. During the interview, the applicant will meet with the oral and maxillofacial surgery staff, who will answer questions about the program. Applicants will also be evaluated by the residents. The evaluation is subjective, but will encompass such factors as:  
    • Motivation for a career in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
    • Suitability for the UNMC Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program.
    • Professional demeanor.
    • Future career goals.
These are only guidelines. The UNMC College of Medicine committee and oral and maxillofacial surgery team will make the final selection of applicants for the program's integrated medical curriculum; although, a formal interview at the UNMC College of Medicine is not required. 

All applicants must submit their documentation via PASS and be enrolled in the Match. Applicants are encouraged to have all documents, letters, scores, and transcripts uploaded in a timely fashion in order to expedite review by our program. Review of completed applications is done on a rolling basis.

If you have questions or concerns, please email Residency Program Coordinator Becky Palensky, or call 402-559-8390.

We look forward to getting to know you, and appreciate your consideration of the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the oral and maxillofacial surgery residency program within the Department of Surgery.