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Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

An integrated curriculum of clinical training, basic science study and research in hospital and dental school settings, designed to meet American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery requirements.

Faculty: Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine  |  Department: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery  |  Duration: Minimum 48 months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Year 1 OMFS on-service with medicine and pre-procedure clinic rotations; Year 2 general surgery and anesthesia at Boston Medical Center plus pediatric anesthesia; Year 3 anesthesia, implantology and orthognathic surgery; Year 4 cleft lip/palate and craniofacial rotation and mock board. Total 153.25 units, though completion is tracked by course completion and duration.

Career pathways

Clinical practice in academic and private practice settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Dental School postdoctoral programmes (scope: all postdoctoral programmes): applicants hold a US/Canadian DMD/DDS or international BDS equivalent; final-year dental students may apply but must receive the degree before matriculating. Applications go through ADEA PASS. Three to five Professional Evaluation Forms, CV, personal statement, and (for US/Canadian applicants) NBDE/INBDE results and unofficial transcripts are submitted; most departments interview. International applicants whose first language is not English and who are not US citizens or permanent residents submit TOEFL iBT scores (IELTS and TOEFL Essentials not accepted). A nonrefundable $80 supplemental fee applies.

Requirements published at faculty level.

USD 103,664 a year (2026-27). Goldman School of Dental Medicine Post-Doctoral Program tuition for 2026-27, per year; the rate band the programme belongs to. Tuition only. Source

Duration: Minimum 48 months full-time

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