Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Applicants must participate in the National Matching Program of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS) of the American Association of Dental Schools. Contact: PASS, 1625 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Suite 101, Washington D.C. 20036. www.adea.org

Applications will be considered from graduates or senior dental students of US-accredited dental schools accredited by the Council on Dental Education of the American Dental Association. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and be eligible for dental licensure in the State of Illinois.

Applicants assume full responsibility for submitting the required materials to PASS before November 1st.

The oral and maxillofacial surgery faculty will review the application materials when they are complete. During review, the application will be considered without regard to sex, race, age, color, religion, or national origin. Criteria for selection include class rank, research experience, extracurricular experience in dental school, postgraduate education or experience, and letters of recommendation.

Promising candidates will be invited to Chicago for an interview beginning in December. The personal interview is required for final consideration.

During the interview, the applicant will meet with the oral and maxillofacial surgery faculty, who will answer the applicant's questions about the program. Applicants will also be evaluated by the residents. The evaluation is subjective, but will encompass such factors as:

• Motivation for a career in oral and maxillofacial surgery;
• Suitability specifically for the UIC oral and maxillofacial surgery residency program;
• Professional demeanor;
• Future career goals.