Program Director: Dr. Steven Wang

Program Coordinator: U. Mai Dang, contact

Program Overview

The six-year integrated Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/MD Program includes the awarding of a medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, a two-year certificate of General Surgery and a certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS).

Accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation*, the dual-degree track has been carefully designed to provide a comprehensive approach to both the medical school and residency components of the program. Candidates who complete the program are eligible for examination by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

The hallmark of Penn’s medical school is based on an innovative, and highly acclaimed curriculum, which fuses basic and clinical sciences. This, coupled with core clinical clerkships, allows the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery resident to receive a medical education without compromise. The core rotations in medical school are structured to include rotations which also meet mandated residency requirements.

Medical School – After completing a six-month rotation on the OMFS service, residents begin medical school in the winter of their first year. Residents begin in Module 2 of Learning for Life at the Perelman School of Medicine. During the medical school period of OMFS training, residents receive a stipend and benefits. In addition, residents will be responsible for occasional on-call nights with the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery to gain clinical experience during medical school.

When accepted, a candidate is enrolled in a combined educational program between the University of Pennsylvania Department Of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Receipt of the MD degree can occur only after a matriculant has met all of the academic, personal, and clinical requirements of both the OMS Residency Program and the School of Medicine. Withdrawal or termination from the OMS Residency Program will terminate admission/enrollment in the School of Medicine. Withdrawal or termination from the School of Medicine will also terminate participation in the OMS residency program.

USMLE – Beginning in the second year, residents are encouraged to sit for the four-part United States Medical Licensing Examination to continue in the program.

General Surgery – Residents serve in Penn’s general surgery program for 24 months. During this time, they have the full responsibilities given to interns on the general surgery service. Specialty rotations include: anesthesia, plastic surgery, surgical oncology, gastrointestinal surgery, thoracic surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, transplant surgery, trauma surgery, surgical intensive care, and oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Clinical Education

Rotations in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery are scheduled at the following affiliated institutions:

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) – The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, located on the 4th floor of the South Pavilion of the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, is a multidisciplinary group of medical and dental specialists whose services include: oral and maxillofacial surgery, oral medicine, orthodontics, and maxillofacial prosthetics. The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Service provides a broad range of surgical treatments that include correction of congenital and traumatic deformities of the jaws; treatment of tumors, cysts, and infections of the jaws; surgery of temporomandibular joint; surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea; surgical placement of dental implants; facial cosmetic surgery; and dentoalveolar surgeries. The oral and maxillofacial surgery suites are also equipped with state-of-the-art monitoring equipment for the delivery of sedation and general anesthesia during in-office procedures. In addition, the department is responsible for all hospital facial trauma on a three-month rotation cycle with Otorhinolaryngology and Plastic Surgery.

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center – A member of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, Presbyterian offers patients a full array of state-of-the-art services, from primary and family care to the most complex medical and surgical treatment by a world-renowned team of medical professionals. The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery provides the rotating resident a unique one-to-one learning experience. The service performs a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, including dentoalveolar surgery, salivary gland lesions, implants, orthognathic surgery, nerve repair, facial trauma and others.

Fifth-year residents function as the chief resident during their rotation at Presbyterian Hospital. This gives them the unique opportunity to serve patients with similar responsibilities given to chief residents at the main campus, located at HUP. The fifth-year resident works directly with their attending surgeon, providing for a well-structured educational experience. The clinic is located in the W565 Wright-Saunders Building, and it is fully equipped with modern monitors and sedation units for outpatient sedation and minor oral surgical procedures.

Philadelphia Veterans Administration Medical Center — Located two blocks from the Hospital of’ the University of Pennsylvania, the hospital has an active Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Service. The service handles many aspects of oral surgery, including dentoalveolar surgery, preprosthetic surgery, implantology, and facial trauma. Fifth-year residents function as the chief resident during their rotation at the VA Medical Center, giving them the unique opportunity to serve patients with similar responsibilities given to chief residents at the main campus, located at HUP. Residents work directly with the attending for a well-structured educational experience.

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) – Since its founding in 1855, CHOP has provided world-renowned medical and surgical care to children from around the globe. CHOP has also been a pioneer of pediatric medicine, responsible for many clinical innovations. The CHOP rotation exposes residents to the full scope of pediatric oral and maxillofacial surgery. These experiences include the management of vascular malformations, congenital or developmental jaw deformities, pediatric facial trauma, pediatric dentoalveolar surgery, oral pathology, facial infections and others.

Pennsylvania Hospital – Established in 1751, Pennsylvania Hospital, the nation’s first hospital, is an acute care facility that provides a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic medical services and functions as a major teaching and clinical research institution. Known for its general and specialty surgical services, including orthopedics, vascular medicine/surgery, neurosurgery, otorhinolaryngology (ENT), urology, and obstetrics program — especially high-risk maternal and fetal services, neonatology, neurosciences, and behavioral health, it is part of the University of Pennsylvania Health System. The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery currently provides consultative services at Pennsylvania Hospital, which is located at 8th and Spruce Streets in the historic Society Hill district of Philadelphia.

University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine – Penn Dental Medicine is among the oldest university affiliated dental institutions in the nation with a history deeply rooted in forging precedents in dental education, research, and patient care. The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic within Penn Dental Medicine features seven operatories, three of which are equipped as minor operating rooms for more advanced cases.

*The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at 312-440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residents

There are four residency positions each year in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program. The University of Pennsylvania invites diversity in the application pool. Please feel free to contact any of the residents with questions or comments about the program by writing to:

U. Mai Dang
Residency Coordinator
215-360-0446
uyenmai.dang@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Pennsylvania 4 South Pavilion
Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine
3400 Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Taylor DeLaura
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
DMD, MD/ 6th Year
Kevin Francois
Columbia University School of Dental Medicine
DDS, MD / 6th Year
Sandy Ha
University of California, Los Angeles School of Dentistry
DDS, MD/ 6th Year
Steven Kang
University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry
DMD, MD/ 6th Year
Jennifer Caughey
University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine
DMD, MD 5th Year
Puhan He
Harvard University School of Dental Medicine
DMD, MD 5th Year
Nima Missaghian
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine,
DMD, MD 5th Year
Corissa Chang
University of California, San Francisco Dental
DDS, MD 4th Year
Kristie Cheng
University of Washington Dental Medicine
DDS, MD 4th Year
Taha Ghouleh
Tufts University of Dental Medicine
DMD
, MD 4th Year
Sara Mir
Tufts University of Dental Medicine
DMD, MD 4th Year
Nikhil Mistry
Harvard University School of Dental Medicine
DMD, 3rd Year
Derek Swanson
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
DMD, 3rd Year
Spencer Tazumi
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
DMD, 3rd Year
John Thompson
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
DMD, 3rd Year
Austin Baker
Virginia Commonwealth School of Dentistry
DDS, 2nd Year
Dao-Yu David Han
University of Michigan School of Dental Medicine
DDS, 2nd Year
Joshua Jong Hyun Kim
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
DMD, 2nd Year
Sierra van den Dries
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
DMD, 2nd Year
Georgios Hatzipetrou
Tufts University of Dental Medicine
DMD, 1st Year
Nile Hodges
Temple University of School of Dental Medicine
DMD, 1st Year
Katelyn Maloney
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
DMD, 1st Year
Joshua Mayo
University of Louisville Dental School
DMD, 1st Year