Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, MD / Certificate
The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program is a six-year program jointly sponsored by the University at Buffalo Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department and the Erie County Medical Center.
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Program Director:
Robert Cronyn, MS, DDS, JD
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
112C Squire Hall | rlcronyn@buffalo.edu
Faculty and Curriculum
Faculty at UB's School of Dental Medicine are committed to providing students an inclusive and diverse learning environment and promoting improvements to oral health, not only at our school, but worldwide. Our highly trained faculty, innovative curriculum, and clinic experience are among the top reasons our students choose our school. Program faculty include individuals from the department and faculty from across the school.
BEFORE BEGINNING THE PROGRAM
- The new resident is expected to complete the USMLE Part 1 by the program start date.
- Obtain an up-to-date BLS and ACLS certification by Incoming Resident Week (typically the last week of June).
YEAR 1 (PGY-1)
- The first-year resident will primarily work in the Erie County Medical Center and The School of Dental Medicine clinics.
- Supervise and instruct 3rd and 4th-year dental students in the School of Dental Medicine oral surgery clinics.
- Complete IDM 620/621 Clinical Practice of Medicine through the Jacobs School of Medicine.
- Take call at the Erie County Medical Center 3-5 nights per week (first call).
YEAR 2 (OFF-SERVICE, NO PGY LEVEL)
- The second-year resident will join the 3rd year medical school class full time.
- When the second year is complete, the resident is expected to register for the USMLE Part 2 before the completion of medical school.
YEAR 3 (OFF-SERVICE, NO PGY LEVEL / PGY-2 WITH ANESTHESIA ROTATION)
- The third-year resident will continue with their class and graduate medical school with the Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Spring.
- After completing medical school, the resident will go back on-service as a PGY-2 to begin a 5-month Anesthesia Rotation.
YEAR 4 (PGY-2 / THEN PGY-1)
- The GME will register the resident for ATLS certification during the summer (prior to Incoming Resident Week) with the new surgical resident class.
- The fourth-year resident will complete the Anesthesia Rotation as a PGY-2 in early Fall.
- Complete the General Surgery Rotation in the early Fall as a PGY-1 until the end of the 4th year.
YEAR 5 (PGY-3)
- The fifth-year resident will rotate between the Erie County Medical Center and the School of Dental Medicine clinics.
- Supervise and instruct 3rd and 4th year dental students in the School of Dental Medicine oral surgery clinics.
- Register and complete PALS certification.
- Take call at the Erie County Medical Center (50% first call / 50% second call) 3-5 nights per week.
YEAR 6, CHIEF RESIDENT (PGY-4)
- The sixth-year resident will be the Chief Resident and will be integral in the coordination of the lower-level residents, as well as everyday operations of the program
- Rotate between the Erie County Medical Center and the School of Dental Medicine clinics.
- Supervise and instruct 3rd and 4th year dental students in the School of Dental Medicine oral surgery clinics.
- Take call at the Erie County Medical Center 3-5 nights per week (second call).