Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Fellowship
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Program Goals | Edmonton Chapter | Calgary Chapter | Admission Information
Every year, the Edmonton and Calgary chapters of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Fellowship program each accept one surgical fellow for advanced training.
These fellowships provide candidates with the necessary knowledge for the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with congenital and acquired dentofacial deformities and maxillofacial disorders. This program aims to create an evidence-based, hands-on learning environment related to oral maxillofacial surgical care.
The fellows will gain extensive exposure to consultation, diagnostic, and treatment planning processes, as well as surgical correction of dentofacial deformities, maxillofacial pathology, and temporomandibular joint disorder.
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Application Inquiries:
pdge@ualberta.ca
Edmonton Program Inquiries:
cmd1@ualberta.ca
Calgary Program Inquiries:
graham.cobb@ahs.ca
Program Goals
At the end of the fellowship, the fellow will have received comprehensive training in and demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
The fellow will be involved in pre-surgical assessment and planning, surgical treatment and post-operative management of patients with dentofacial deformities and temporomandibular disorders. The fellow will gain experience in both the medical and non-surgical management of temporomandibular disorder, dentofacial deformities and facial pain.
The fellow will also gain experience in interprofessional collaboration and communication with OMF surgeons, orthodontists, oral pathologists, neurologists, dentists and other surgical disciplines in the Calgary and Edmonton regions.
Edmonton Chapter
The Edmonton Chapter focuses on temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery.
The fellow will work alongside precepting faculty at various facilities, based on opportunities to observe and assist complex cases intraoperatively in both hospital and outpatient settings, allowing the fellow to individualize their training needs.
Structure
- Consult day: 1 day/week
- University Teaching/Research: 1 day/week
- Operating Room (OR) days: 3-4 days/week
- On-Call Duties: one in four, alongside a fellowship faculty member
During OR days, the fellow will participate in TMJ arthroscopic cases, pathology, TMJ reconstructive, orthognathic, trauma and general OMF cases to achieve proficiency in this subspecialty area.
Research
Each fellow is required to complete two original research projects furing their fellowship term: one related to dentofacial deformity correction and the other TMJ reconstruction.
The fellow is expected to present their research at OMFS meetings and departmental research days. Specific research topics will be communicated between the fellow and faculty before the fellowship begins.
Fellowship Faculty
Dr. Clayton Davis
DIRECTOR
Dr. Davis is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon with fellowship trained in TMJ surgery. He completed his DDS degree at the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥, followed by an MD, MSc and oral maxillofacial surgery residency at Dalhousie University. He then completed a TMJ surgery fellowship in Miami. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Dentistry Canada and an international member of the American Society of TMJ Surgeons. He lectures frequently on TMJ surgery throughout North America and is involved in TMJ education with the TMJ mini residency and Nexus TMJ arthroscopy course, and he is also a clinical consultant for Stryker CMF. Dr. Davis is a clinical assistant professor at the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ School of Dentistry.
Dr. Paul Major
PRIMARY EDUCATION DIRECTOR
Dr. Major is a Professor and Chair in the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Mike Petryk School of Dentistry. As an orthodontist, his expertise lies in the diagnosis and conservative management of temporomandibular disorders. He has an extensive research background in TMD, with over 300 peer-reviewed publications, and has supervised more than 80 graduate student thesis research projects.
Calgary Chapter
The Calgary Chapter focuses on orthognathic surgery.
The fellow will work alongside precepting faculty at various facilities, based on opportunities to observe and assist complex cases intraoperatively in both hospital and outpatient settings, allowing the fellow to individualize their training needs.
Structure
- Consult days: 1-2 days/week
- Operating Room (OR) days: 3-4 days/week
- On-Call Duties: one in four, alongside a fellowship faculty member
During OR days, the fellow will participate in orthognathic, total joint replacement, pathology, reconstruction surgery, and surgical assistant opportunities. The fellow will have upwards of three different cases per day to achieve proficiency in this subspecialty area.
Fellowship Faculty
Dr. Graham Cobb
DIRECTOR
Dr. Cobb is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon with fellowship trained in orthognathic surgery. Currently, Dr. Cobb is the section head for Dentistry and Oral Health for the AHS-Calgary Zone. His experience has led to relevant training in complicated oral cavity and facial surgery and reconstruction. Dr. Cobb is a fellow of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Canada in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Dr. Cobb maintains clinical appointments in oral and maxillofacial surgery and surgical oncology in the Calgary Zone for national and international OMF graduates.
Dr. Paul Major
PRIMARY EDUCATION DIRECTOR
Dr. Major is a Professor and Chair in the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Mike Petryk School of Dentistry. As an orthodontist, his expertise lies in the diagnosis and conservative management of temporomandibular disorders. He has an extensive research background in TMD, with over 300 peer-reviewed publications, and has supervised more than 80 graduate student thesis research projects.
Requirements
Applicant must present the following:
- Successful completion DDS or DDS/MD oral and maxillofacial surgery residency training program
- Eligible for educational licence with the College of Dental Surgeons of ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ (CDSA) or the College of Physicians & Surgeons of ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ (CPSA)
- a Canadian citizen or eligible for a visa permitting temporary status in Canada
- English language proficiency for clinical and research activities
Application Documents
Applicants must provide the following documents in their application:
- official transcripts of all university education
- curriculum vitae
- letter of intent
- three letters of recommendation
Selection Process
The admission committee will review complete applications and invite selected applicants to undergo an interview process. Applicants will undergo a formal interview process (in person/online), depending on applicant logistics.
Application decision notifications will be sent via email to all applicants.