Baylor University Medical Center - Dallas, Texas
Our residents develop surgical expertise, diagnostic acumen and patient management skills toward an academic career, research career and/or practice
The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, offers two certification programs: a six-year certification/MD program and a four-year certification program.
The certificate of training completion and eligibility for taking the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery certification examination is awarded for both programs.
We accept two residents each year.
As the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White serves 41 counties through 53 hospitals, more than 1,300 access points, more than 7,100 active physicians, more than 59,000 team members and the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan.
Curriculum
About
The residency's objectives are to:
- Offer a clinical and academic background that meets or exceeds the requirements and essentials of an accredited residency program in oral and maxillofacial surgery
- Provide a program that prepares residents for successful completion of the certification examination of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Develop surgical expertise, diagnostic acumen and patient management skills to enable each resident to pursue an academic career, research career and/or practice in this specialty
- Foster an attitude of critical inquiry and intellectual self-renewal throughout each resident's career and stimulate the desire to deliver ethical, compassionate and effective health care services
- Stimulate an intellectual curiosity through the teaching of research methodology and the design and conduct of meaningful research
How to apply
All applicants must submit their applications through the Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS) to be considered for interviews. Most applicants are selected through the National Match program. PASS packets are available from the American Dental Education Association.
Deadline for applications is October 1.
Interviews
Interviews are by invitation. If invited, all applicants are expected to interview in person to be considered for residency appointment.
Application requirements
All applicants must be currently enrolled in an American Dental Association (ADA)-accredited United States dental school or hold a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an ADA-accredited United States dental school.
Dentists with degrees from foreign countries are not eligible. Those with Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degrees from accredited medical schools may be considered for the combined DDS/MD certificate program with advanced standing dental school admission.
In order to be considered for the program, applicants must submit the following materials:
- Composite score of at least 90 on Part 1 of the National Dental Board Examination
- Ideally be in the top 15 percent of dental school class
- Maintain a high grade point average
- Three letters of recommendation from dental school faculty, with one letter from oral and maxillofacial surgery faculty
- Dean’s letter
Learn more about Baylor Scott & White's housestaff appointment eligibility, including guidelines for international medical graduates.
Our commitment to our Medical Education community
Baylor University Medical Center, Graduate Medical Education (GME) is committed to passionately promoting a training environment where all feel welcomed and valued. A culture of belonging fosters innovation and is a catalyst for building dynamic teams that serve our communities.
Faculty and residents
Our dedicated faculty, with diverse expertise and a passion for teaching, offers invaluable mentorship and our talented residents bring enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to patient care. Together, they create a supportive community committed to excellence in medical education and compassionate care.
Join us in shaping the future of healthcare!
Train at a nationally recognized major teaching hospital
Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, is a major patient care, teaching and research center providing quaternary care to Dallas, the Southwest region and patients seeking specialized care from around the world.
Working at Baylor Scott & White Health
Stipend and benefits
In addition to competitive stipends, we offer our residents a full menu of employee benefits. We help offset the cost of many of these benefits; others are options you can choose to pay for yourself.
Well-being resources
This time in your professional career can be extremely challenging. As a Baylor Scott & White graduate medical trainee, there are a variety of resources available to you, ensuring you get the most out of your educational experience.
Life in Dallas
Dallas provides access to metropolitan entertainment and culture while maintaining the lowest cost of living among the top 10 largest U.S. cities.
Contact us
Rebecca Davis, C-TAGME
Program Administrator
Verification Requests: BUMCGMEVerifications@BSWHealth.org
Baylor University Medical Center
Roberts Hospital
3500 Gaston Ave.
Dallas, TX 75246