The goal of our academic program is to train Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons who will deliver compassionate competent care to underserved populations. Our graduates are equipped to provide excellent clinical and surgical services based on a broad knowledge of current scientific information. As a department, our faculty endeavor to foster an interest in clinically relevant research to eventually advance clinical practice through innovative translational research.

Our fully accredited advanced educational program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is designed to provide training In all aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. This includes maxillofacial trauma, surgical treatment of acquired and congenital deformities, dentoalveolar surgery, oral medicine, pathology, reconstruction and ambulatory anesthesia for outpatient oral surgery.

The program is forty-eight months in length and structured to qualify the resident for specialty examination and verification by the American board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. As admission criteria, students are required to have demonstrated good personal character, academic achievement and the desire to successfully complete an advanced Residency Training Program. Successful completion is dependent upon satisfactory academic performance, good surgical judgment and acceptable professional ethics.

The training program is designed to provide a continuous and progressive clinical and didactic experience for the Resident. It is the aim of the program to insure that each Resident attain the clinical, surgical skills, knowledge and sound judgment which will allow him/her to enter specialty practice with confidence, sensitivity and competence.

The first and second years of training provide the basic core of medical and surgical knowledge for the Resident. During this period, emphasis is placed on physical diagnosis; management of medically compromised patients and perioperative care. The following rotations are provided during the first twenty-four months of the program:

The third year Resident is given increased responsibility for the minor and major surgery in the outpatient clinic. Diagnosis and treatment planning of a broad spectrum of maxillofacial problems
is stressed. A significant amount of time is concentrated in clinical oral surgery including ambulatory general anesthesia and intravenous sedation. Increased responsibility for major oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures in the operating room is also afforded.

The fourth year Resident serves as Chief Resident for six months. The remaining six months are spent in research and elective surgery rotation at affiliate hospitals. As Chief Resident, training includes administrative, teaching and surgical responsibilities. During this time, particular emphasis is placed on further development of diagnostic, planning and surgical skills in various areas of maxillofacial trauma, pathology, acquired and congenital maxillofacial deformities and facial pain management.

The institution is a participant in the National Residency Matching Program and the PASS Program.

The General Dentistry Residency program is a 1-year accredited postgraduate hospital-based training in general dentistry at the King-Drew Medical Center, located in south central Los Angeles. The goal of the General Dentistry Residency Program is to educate and train dentists in the knowledge, skills and attitudes that represent the highest level of excellence particularly as it applies to the special needs of the multiethnic, immigrant urban poor in underserved communities.

The General Dentistry Residency Program is a twelve-month program, which is full accredited. The training program is designed to aid residents’ in developing proficiency in diagnostics, treatment planning, restorative and prosthodontic procedures as well as preparation for licensure with the California Dental Board. The following rotations are provided:

The institution is a participant in the National Residency Matching Program and the Pass Program.