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NEW! IAOMS Foundation Orthognathic and TMJ Fellowships

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NEW! IAOMS Foundation Orthognathic and TMJ Fellowship Program 

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MARCH 21, 11:59PM CDT (CHICAGO TIMEZONE)

APPLY FOR THE ORTHOGNATHIC AND TMJ FELLOWSHIPS

A Transformative Opportunity for Future Leaders in OMS

The IAOMS Foundation Orthognathic and TMJ Fellowship is an exclusive, immersive, and career-defining experience designed to provide elite training in orthognathic and TMJ surgery. This highly competitive six-month program offers fellows the chance to refine their skills, work alongside renowned surgical mentors, and train in cutting-edge surgical techniques at one of the world’s leading institutions.

Fellows will engage in high-volume, high-complexity surgical cases under expert guidance at Bahçesehir University School of Dental Medicine in Istanbul, Turkey. The program offers two annual cohorts:

• September 1 – February 28
• March 1 – August 31

Why Apply? Elevate Your Career with a World-Class Fellowship

• Unparalleled Surgical Training: Gain hands-on experience in advanced orthognathic osteotomy procedures and TMJ surgery, including alloplastic total joint reconstruction.
• Elite Mentorship: Train under world-renowned OMS faculty at Bahçe?ehir University, learning from the best in the field.
• Immersive International Experience: Live and train in Istanbul, a global hub bridging Europe and Asia, enriching both your professional and cultural perspective.
• Financial Support: Receive a $12,500 USD stipend to support living expenses, ensuring you can fully immerse yourself in this experience.
• Cutting-Edge Facilities & Techniques: Train in a state-of-the-art surgical environment, mastering innovative techniques in orthognathic and TMJ surgery.
• A Prestigious Credential: Stand out in the field with a globally recognized fellowship, demonstrating high-level surgical expertise and academic excellence.
• Commitment to Future Leaders: This program is designed for those who aspire to teach, innovate, and lead in the specialty, making it a stepping stone for academic and leadership careers.

Who Should Apply?

This fellowship is designed for highly motivated oral and maxillofacial surgeons who meet the following criteria:

• Dental or Medical degree or both, consistent with requirements in candidate's country.
• All applicants must be Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
• Program is open to those candidates who completed Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Training (Residency) Program by June 30, 2024 and for up to five years after completion of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Residency.
• Applicants should have a desire to pursue an academic career and be able to help educate colleagues and trainees in these specialty areas.
• Applicants should have the ability to communicate in English.
• Applicants for all fellowships must be an IAOMS member for the 12 months preceding the application deadline or make a two-year membership commitment to IAOMS.

Application Requirements

• Complete the on-line application
• A personal statement on why you should be considered for the Fellowship (included in the on-line application)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Upload a letter of recommendation from your Training Program Director
• Upload a letter from supporting institute documenting your privileges in oral and maxillofacial surgery
• Letters of recommendation from two members of IAOMS or your affiliated national OMS association
• Upload a list of three references (names and contact information of surgeons with whom you have worked)
• Sign and upload the Confidentiality Agreement

A Letter of Privileges certifies that you were a trainee or post-graduate trainee in a specifically-named department. The letter should come from your professor or department head and outline the specific privileges you enjoyed while in their program (i.e. types of surgery, diagnosis, how often, etc.)

Upon successfully uploading the on-line application and your supporting materials, you will receive an automatic confirmation that your application has been submitted. Following a brief review of your materials, you will receive a confirmation e-mail notifying you that your application is eligible for review. 

Seize this opportunity to gain world-class surgical expertise and advance your career in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Application Deadline: March 21, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT (Chicago Timezone)

APPLY FOR THE ORTHOGNATHIC AND TMJ FELLOWSHIPS

THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS AND ESPECIALLY THESE PARTNERS WHO MAKE THIS HIGH-IMPACT PROGRAM POSSIBLE

IAOMS Foundation Fellowship Program 

APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED.

IAOMS will begin accepting applications for the Foundation Fellowship Program in late summer/early fall 2025. 

The IAOMS Foundation Fellowship Program offers exclusive fellowship opportunities in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. This prestigious program offers a unique, one-of-a-kind educational experience that will significantly advance your expertise.

Why Apply?

• Stipend: Fellows receive a $25,000 stipend, paid over four installments throughout the year, to help cover travel, lodging, meals, and local transportation for the year.
• Assistance: Institutions often assist fellows with housing, meals, and local transportation, but fellows may need to self-fund to supplement the stipend.
• Invaluable Experience: These fellowships are highly competitive and offer unparalleled academic and practical experience in world-renowned institutions.
• Career Advancement: Ideal for those looking to pursue an academic career in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Candidates for the Fellowships must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• A Dental or Medical Degree (or both), as required in your country
• Completion of your Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency by June 30, 2025 (or up to 5 years post-residency)
• A desire to pursue an academic career
• Ability to communicate in English
• Applicants must be IAOMS members or commit to a 2-year membership

Applicants must submit the following materials:

• Complete the on-line application
• A personal statement on why you should be considered for the Fellowship (included in the on-line application)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Upload a letter of recommendation from your Training Program Director
• Upload a letter from supporting institute documenting your privileges in oral and maxillofacial surgery. 

A Letter of Privileges certifies that you were a trainee or post-graduate trainee in a specifically named department.  The letter should come from your professor or department head and outline the specific privileges you enjoyed while in their program (i.e. types of surgery, diagnosis, how often, etc.)

• Letters of recommendation from two members of IAOMS or your affiliated national OMS association.  
• Upload a list of three references (names and contact information of surgeons with whom you have worked)
• Sign and upload the Confidentiality Agreement

Thank you for your interest in the IAOMS Foundation Fellowship program. Please contact Caryn Adolph if you have questions.  

Thanks to the generosity of our partners for their support of the fellowship programs:

IAOMS Visiting Scholars Program 

APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED.

IAOMS will begin accepting applications for the Foundation Fellowship Program in late summer/early fall 2025. 

Through the Visiting Scholars Program, the IAOMS Foundation provides the opportunity for IAOMS members to travel to other countries and visit, for short periods, prestigious OMS departments to enhance their postgraduate education by observing and studying with top surgeons and professors. 

Each year, the IAOMS Foundation awards scholarships to cover travel and living expenses. View the Red Book, our on-line directory of IAOMS affiliated training facilities.

For questions, please contact Caryn Adolph.

Visiting Scholar Applicant Criteria:

• All applicants must be current, active members of IAOMS at the time of application and throughout the term of the observership.
• The Visiting Scholars Program is open to applicants who complete Residency Training by June 30, of their application year and for up to five years after graduation.
• All visits must be within 2- 4 weeks in duration. 
• All applicants must submit a written report to the IAOMS Foundation within two months of returning from their visit.
• All applicants agree to share their experiences via interview, photo and video.

Application Requirements:

• Applicants must complete the on-line application.
• Applicants must submit a letter from their current Department Head indicating they have approved leave for the duration of the observership.
• Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from an IAOMS member.
• Applicants must submit their CV and a photo of themselves.
• If approved, the candidate must submit a letter of confirmation from the host Training Center.
• Visiting Scholars will be responsible for arranging their own traveling and immigration requirements, as well as insurances and allowances which may be required by the host country.