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Oral and maxillofacial surgeons work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and medical specialists to optimise the treatment of major conditions such as jaw and congenital facial disproportion, facial disproportion, facial trauma, salivary gland disease, temporo-mandibular joint disorders and head, neck or oral cancers.
The data on this page compares the number of applicants that were selected to commence their first year of training in Queensland in 2022 to the total number of eligible applications*
The data was sourced from the relevant medical specialist college, or from selection committees coordinated by a Queensland Health pathway/network, or an individual facility.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
This data reflects a point in time figure for the selection of applicants commencing the first year of an accredited training program in the 2022 clinical year.
* eligible applications are determined by selection committees according to the eligibility criteria and required documentation prescribed by the relevant medical specialist college.
The data on this page compares the number of applicants that were selected to commence their first year of training in Queensland in 2022 to the total number of eligible applications.
4 years full-time
College-selected trainees may be allocated to a training post by:
For detailed information in relation to training and assessment requirements, please contact RACDS.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery training incorporates both basic and advanced training, with clinical education and training predicated on trainees undertaking surgery with increasing levels of independence and incremental complexity. Upon completion of all requirements of the training program, trainees may apply for admission to Fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons - FRACDS(OMS).
Applicants must hold a dental degree with full registration to practice dentistry in either Australia or New Zealand, hold a medical degree with full registration to practice medicine in either Australia or New Zealand; hold citizenship or permanent resident status of Australia or New Zealand; and have completed a full year of surgery in general (SIG) rotations with a minimum of 9 months in related surgical disciplines (e.g. otolaryngology head and neck surgery, orthopaedic surgery, neurosurgey, ophthalmology, general surgey, plastic and reconstuctive surgery).
Minimum 50% of full-time commitment. Training must be completed within 8 years.
Allowed however a period of continuous interruption exceeding 2 years will necessitate a period of additional training.
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