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University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine / Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery



  1. Program Contact Information ↑ 

      Program Contact:

        Residency Program Director:  Robert Cronyn MS, DDS, JD 

        University at Buffalo 

        Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 

        School of Dental Medicine 

        112 Squire Hall 

        Buffalo, New York  14214-8006 

        Phone (Work): 716-829-6230 

        Email: rlcronyn@buffalo.edu 

        State Program located in: New York 


        Chair   Michael R. Markiewicz DDS, MPH, MD, FACS 

        112 Squire Hall 

        Buffalo, New York  14214 

        Phone (Work): 716-829-6230 

        Email: mrm25@buffalo.edu 

        State Program located in: New York 


        Program Coordinator  Rebecca Godfrey 

        112 Squire Hall 

        Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 

        School of Dental Medicine 

        112 Squire Hall 

        Buffalo, New York  14214 

        Phone (Work): 716-829-6230 

        Email: godfrey6@buffalo.edu 

        State Program located in: New York 


      Website:


      Program Deadline ↑ 

      ADEA PASS Application and Transcript Deadline: October 1


      Program Information ↑ 

        What date will your program start on? 06/26

        Length of Program:  72 months

        Program Number: OMS262

        Is your program located in an academic institution or clinical institution? Academic

        Does your program offer any graduate degrees or certificates? Yes

          If Yes, please list Graduate degrees or certificates offered: Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Doctor of Medicine (MD).

        Does your program participate in MATCH? Yes

        Estimated number of available positions for current application cycle: 2

        Does your program accept predoctoral students as externs (typically described as 1-2 weeks of voluntary, full-time, primarily observational experiences without formal educational objectives or affiliation)?:  Yes

        If available, please provide the web address for additional information:  Contact Program Coordinator, Rebecca Godfrey, at Godfrey6@buffalo.edu for more information.


      Program Description ↑ 

      The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency program at the University at Buffalo is based on the University' South Campus on Main Street.

      Following satisfactory completion of 72 months of training, a certificate of proficiency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the Doctor of Medicine degree are conferred.


      Program Requirements Part I ↑ 


        Program Specific Requirements

        ADA ADAT Scores are Required: No

        ADA ADAT Scores are Accepted but Not Required: No

        Must upload unofficial undergraduate transcripts to the ADEA PASS application: Yes

        Must submit Dental School transcripts to the program (in addition to ADEA PASS): Yes

        Must report GRE scores in the ADEA PASS application: No

        Must submit original GRE scores to the program: No

        Must upload a CV/Resume to the ADEA PASS application: Yes

        Must submit a photocopy or a notarized copy of your dental school diploma to the program: Yes

        Must submit Dental Admissions Test (DAT) score: No

        Must submit official NBDE results to ADEA PASS: No

        Must submit official INBDE results to ADEA PASS: No

        Must submit a National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) Comprehensive Basic Science Examination (CBSE) score. (OMS only): Yes

        Must submit a 2" x 2" photo to the program: No

        Must contact program for additional requirements: No

        Must visit program website for additional requirements: No

        Additional Information: 

        REQUIRED documents to be uploaded into PASS: 
        - Unofficial undergraduate transcripts 
        - Unofficial dental school transcripts
        - NBME Basic Science Examination (CBSE) score


        REQUIRED documents to be sent to Program Office: 
        -Official undergraduate and Dental School  transcripts.

        They can be mailed to the Program Office at the following address: 

        Rebecca Godfrey

        Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Program Office

        UB School of Dental Medicine

        112 Squire Hall

        Buffalo, NY 14214-8006

        - We also accept official electronic transcripts securely sent through your institution's registrar. If you prefer this method, please contact the School of Dental Medicine and follow these instructions:  

        Send a separate e-mail to Rebecca Godfrey (godfrey6@buffalo.edu) with your name, the name of the school, and credentialing service who will be sending the transcripts. 


        Program Supplemental Requirements

        Must submit supplemental application to the program: No

        Must submit supplemental application processing fee to the program: No

        Domestic Applicants:  $

        International Applicants: 

        Other (Please explain)  $

        Additional Information:  $

        All the following criteria must be met in order to be considered for the program:

        - Applicant must be a CITIZEN or PERMANENT RESIDENT of the UNITED STATES, and provide proof of United States Permanent Residency with PASS application. 
        - Must have completed a minimum of 60 undergraduate credit hours in a United States or Canadian institution. Applicants who do not meet this requirement are not eligible for the program.


        Interview schedule for the current application cycle: 

        Interviews will be held in person on 11/7/2022.

      Program Requirements Part II ↑ 

        General Requirements

        Must have passed Part 1, National Dental Board Examination: Yes

        Must have passed Part 2, National Dental Board Examination: Yes

        Must have earned a D.M.D./D.D.S. degree, or equivalent: Yes

        Must have completed a one-year residency program: No

        Additional Information: 


        Background

        Must be a U.S. Citizen: Yes

        Can be a permanent resident?: Yes

        Permanent residents must show proof of residency: Yes

        Will accept Canadian citizens: No

        Must have a limited permit: No

        Must have a U.S. dental license: No

        Must be eligible for state dental license: No

        Must have a valid state dental license: No

        Must be a graduate of: 

        Applicants without U.S. Dental Degrees: Other - Contact the program

        Eligible Citizenship Types: 
        US citizen, US permanent resident



        Additional Information: 


        Additional Requirements for International Applicants

        Will accept foreign citizens (not including Canada): No

        Must be proficient in the English language: Yes

        Must report TOEFL score on ADEA PASS application: No

        Must submit original TOEFL score report to program: No

        Must have foreign transcripts evaluated: Not Applicable

        Must have foreign transcripts submitted to the program: Not Applicable

        May be considered if graduated from non-ADA accredited dental school: No

        Additional Information: