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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery ST1/ST3

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) training in Yorkshire and the Humber

The specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) is unique in requiring a dual qualification in medicine and dentistry and is recognised within Europe as defined under the medical directives.

The scope of the specialty is extensive and includes the diagnosis and management of facial injuries, head and neck cancers, salivary gland diseases, facial disproportion, facial pain, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, impacted teeth, cysts and tumours of the jaws as well as numerous problems affecting the oral mucosa such as mouth ulcers and infections.

The expected duration of this training programme is 7 Years at ST1 or 5 years at ST3 subject to satisfactory progression. The actual duration may depend on the circumstances of individual trainees.

Before before beginning your application please read through all the relevant information available on the national recruitment website and associated links

In order to assess your suitability for this training programme please refer to the national Person Specifications on the Specialty Training website.

The syllabus for competencies can be downloaded from the ISCP website.

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