Intern

A one-year, non-categorical OMFS internship opportunity for an aspiring oral and maxillofacial surgeon to gain comprehensive experience in the field,
The following is a breakdown of the program:
Location: Jersey City Medical Center Level 2 Trauma Center and the Jersey City Family Health Center
Duration: One year
Starting date: July 1st, 2024
Objective: To provide exposure to the full scope of OMFS procedures and patient care in an effort to prepare them for a residency in the field,
Duties: Interns will be involved in clinic coverage, on-call duties, emergency room care, operating room procedures, and inpatient management of OMFS patients,
They will also participate in weekly didactic conferences.
Requirements: Prior completion of a PGY-1 General Practice Residency GPR or Advanced Education in General Dentistry AEGD is preferred but not mandatory,
Salaries begin at the PGY-1 level, and the positions are fully funded,
Applicants must be eligible for a New Jersey dental license or residency permit
Goals: The program aims to:
Provide experience in outpatient OMFS procedures, including extractions, pre-prosthetic procedures, and dental implants
Offer full-scope OMFS experience in the operating room
Familiarize interns with the management of multi-system trauma patients at a Level 2 Trauma center
Provide exposure to pre-operative evaluation and treatment planning for surgery patients
Allow interns to gain experience in recognizing and planning treatment for dentofacial deformities


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