University of North Carolina (UNC)
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Residency programs at this institution →
Externship
- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC
- Program offered
- Yes — explicitly stated
- D3 eligibility
- Yes — explicitly stated
- Eligible students & prerequisites
- Third- and fourth-year dental students interested in OMFS.
- When to apply
- Up to two externs per month, subject to space. Application lead time not confirmed.
- Visit length
- One to four weeks
- Application method
- Use the Externship Application linked in the official program page. Supporting-document requirements are not confirmed in the overview.
- Document checklist
- Not confirmed
Official externship source & instructions ↗
AAOMS directory entry — requirements and contact information
University of North Carolina · Source date: 2026-02-24 · Page 22
School of DentistryCB 7450 Chapel Hill, NC 27599- Director/Contact: Dr. Glenn J. Reside Phone: (919) 537-3404 Fax: (919) 537-3407 E-mail: Glenn_Reside@dentistry.unc.edu
This is a 1-4 week rotation in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for third and fourth year dental students interested in additional exposure to the full scope of OMS. During the rotation, the student will observe and participate in operating room and clinical procedures under the direction of the faculty and chief resident. The extern will attend all weekly conferences. It is expected that the extern will take call with the intern. Up to two externs per month will be accepted on a space available basis. Requirements: The student must currently be in good standing in dental school. A letter of intent with available dates should be submitted. The UNC School of Dentistry application for visiting students must be filled out. Provide the following: two letters of recommendation, transcripts from dental school, letter of recommendation from academic dean, and proof of current malpractice coverage. Prior to arrival the student must provide documentation of current (within the past 2 years) Basic Life Support Training, and documentation of current (within the past 12 months) TB testing with both date placed and date read. Upon arrival and before engaging in direct patient care each visiting student must complete the UNC HIPPA training. Externs will be responsible for arranging for their own housing, meals, and transportation. Application instructions: Applications may be downloaded from the Department page on the UNC School of Dentistry website at https://dentistry.unc.edu/advanced-dental-education/oral-maxillofacial-surgery/ Send information to: Glenn J. Reside, DMD Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Externship Director UNC School of Dentistry CB# 7450 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7450 (919)537-3404 Glenn_Reside@dentistry.unc.edu
AAOMS source PDF ↗The linked directory may be revised after the supplied edition. Newer program instructions take precedence.