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Externships
Boston University School of Dental Medicine/Boston Medical Center
Externship Director: Dr. Richard D’Innocenzo
Contact person: Cheryl Flynn, Residency Coordinator, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Email: Cheryl.Flynn@bmc.org
Tel: (617) 414-7558
Program Descriptions:
1. Externship for 3rd/4th year students enrolled in US/Canadian accredited dental schools
The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Boston University School of Dental Medicine (BUSDM) and Boston Medical Center (BMC) offers a two-week or more externship opportunity for interested third and fourth year students who are considering a career in oral & maxillofacial surgery and would like additional exposure to the specialty.
BMC is New England’s busiest Level I Trauma Center, and is located in Boston. The extern will gain exposure to the full scope of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and have the opportunity to work in our outpatient clinics, attend operating room cases, and participate in didactic lectures and conferences. The opportunity to take call with the on-call team is available. The extern will also have the opportunity to rotate through our other off-site affiliate institutions.
2. Clinical Observer rotation
A rotation as a Clinical Observer in the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Boston University Medical Center is available to those who have completed their dental training and are contemplating a career in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. It is also open to dental students enrolled in non-accredited dental schools.
Application Instructions:
For the externship program, please forward the following documentation as one-package to :
Dr. Richard D’Innocenzo, C/O Cheryl Flynn, Residency Program Coordinator, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 850 Harrison Ave, Suite 5C-08, Yawkey-5, Boston, MA 02118
Letter of intent stating your interest in the externship program at BU/BMC
Copy of dental school transcript
The dates of when you would like to participate in the externship
Dean’s letter stating that you are in good standing and able to attend the externship
Copy of malpractice insurance stating coverage during externship
For the Clinical Observer rotation, please contact Dr. D’Innocenzo directly via e-mail: rdinno@bu.edu