Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Application For Residency

Cook County Health Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery participates in PASS/MATCH and has two residency positions. One position is for a four-year certificate and the other position is for a dual-degree MD position.

To be considered for a residency position with Cook County Health Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery:

• Submit an application through the American Dental Education Association through the ADEA PASS website
• Submit the following to ADEA PASS:
  • Official dental school transcripts
  • Official undergraduate transcripts
  • CBSE examination results
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Copy of CV
  • Tofel scores, if applicable
  • ECE report for non-US transcripts
  • 2×2 photo
• You must meet the following requirements:
  • Have passed Part I of the National Dental Board Examination
  • Be a graduate of a U.S. or Canadian dental school or an equivalent program
  • Be proficient in the English language
  • Have taken the NBME CBSE examination
• Prior to enrollment in the program you:
  • Must have passed Parts I and II of the National Dental Board Examination
  • Must have earned a DMD/DDS. degree or an equivalent
  • Must be eligible for an Illinois state dental license, temporary or permanent

Please contact Maire Leahy or Dr. Biraj Shah for any questions regarding the residency application.

Application for Internship

Cook County Health  Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery offers non-categorical paid internship positions.

To apply:  email [email protected]  and CC: [email protected]

Include the following:

• CV
• CBSE score report
• Official dental school transcript
• Letter of recommendation
• Any other supporting documents

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a graduate of a U.S. or Canadian dental school or an equivalent program
• Must be proficient in the English language
• Must have passed Parts I, II, and National Dental Board Examination
• Must have earned a DMD/DDS degree, or equivalent
• Must be eligible for state dental license; temporary or permanent Illinois license is required

Application for Externship

Cook County Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery offers a 1-4 week externship for those students interested in pursuing a career in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

During your time at Cook County you will be exposed to oral and maxillofacial surgery and will have the opportunity to and will be expected to participate in the following:

• Assisting in the operating room
• Daily rounds
• Consults in the emergency and trauma departments
• Work in the outpatient and diagnostic clinics
• Taking call with the residents
• Weekly seminars and lectures

To Apply

1. Contact Maire Leahy via [email protected]. Send your name and requested dates for externship.
2. In the email, state that you are a student wishing to rotate with the department of oral and maxillofacial surgery and would like an application to rotate at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County. When planning your schedule, please keep in mind that it takes time to apply and be accepted.
3. Send the following materials to our department via email as soon as possible:

• NBME/CBSE score report (if available) or NBDE/INBDE report
• A letter of good standing from your Dean
• CV
• Class rank, if applicable
• Proof of malpractice insurance. If your school does not offer this service, many companies will temporarily cover you for a couple of weeks for a small fee. We do not recommend anyone.