| The Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University Faculty of Graduate Studies and Western University affiliated teaching Hospitals are pleased to invite applications to the residency program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The program commences on the first of July each year and is of six years duration. One candidate is selected per year. The program includes extensive training in surgical correction of dentofacial deformities, maxillofacial trauma, maxillofacial pathology, maxillofacial reconstructive surgery, dentoalveolar surgery, implant surgery and ambulatory anesthesia. Each resident will attend the Medical program at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. An important part of the program is devoted to research. Residents will complete and defend an original research project in fulfillment of requirements for a Master of Science degree in Pathology.
Candidates for this program must possess a DDS or DMD degree from a CDAC accredited university. The MCAT is not required. The program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is designed to provide candidates with a comprehensive background for the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery as a specialty, as well as to prepare them for examinations by the Royal College of Dentists in Canada. The program is six years in duration and is a combined MD/MSc degree program. Acceptance into the program includes acceptance into the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, medical and graduate studies programs. This program is based out of the London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care, in London, Ontario. Residents will also rotate through the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry affiliated hospitals in Windsor, Ontario.
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| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 70 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
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| Application Notes : | For admission to the program starting July 1, applications are invited immediately and up to the deadline of August 31 of the previous year.
The Candidates will be selected for interviews on the basis of GPA of 3.75 or above, or standing in top 10% of dental school class, Evaluation of references. Evaluation of personal letter of intent (150 words or less). Evaluation of CV. Both the applicants and programs will notify the match system of their sequence of choices. The Applicants will be notified by the programs and require a commitment, in writing to accept or refuse the offer within 72 hours. Acceptance of a candidate will include acceptance into the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Program, Medical School (starting in the second year of the OMFS program) and acceptance into Graduate Studies. Acceptance into the residency, Medical School and Graduate Studies are not separate processes. The successful candidate will be required to begin an orientation program beginning the second last week of June.
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| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research Interests
Completed application form, University transcripts (Dental School only), Curriculum Vitae, Three letters of reference, Personal statement / letter of intention (150 words or less) Application fee of $75 payable by certified cheque payable to Western University.
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* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.
