Externship/Clerkship
Institution: Massachusetts General Hospital - Department of Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery
Externship Director: Dr. Meredith August
Phone Number: (617) 726-8222
Description:
Massachusetts General Hospital offers a two-week or more externship opportunity in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for interested third and fourth year students who would like additional exposure to the discipline and a chance to work in our Department. Located in downtown Boston, the MGH is a large, level one trauma center. Our Department offers exposure to the full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for those contemplating a career in this specialty. The extern will have the opportunity to work in our outpatient unit, attend major day surgical operating room cases, be involved in multiple didactic conferences in orthognathic surgery, pathology, pediatric oral and maxillofacial surgery and head and neck oncology. Trauma management and emergency room coverage is also a component of the externship. The opportunity to rotate at the Children’s Hospital will afford broad exposure to Pediatric Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Requirements:
Must be a third or fourth year dental student with a serious interest in pursuing a career in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Application Instructions:
Letter to Dr. Meredith August, Massachusetts General Hospital, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, WRN 1201, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114 stating interest in our program with 1) copy of undergraduate transcript, 2) copy of dental transcript, 3) board scores, if applicable and 4) one letter of recommendation.
