Program Overview

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine offers a comprehensive range of programs and research opportunities in the field of medicine.

Department of Surgery

The Department of Surgery at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is dedicated to providing exceptional training and education in the field of surgery.

Residency Program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

The Residency Program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a four-year program that offers training in correction of skeletal deformities, trauma, reconstructive jaw surgery, temporomandibular joint surgery, pathology of the oral and maxillofacial regions, facial cosmetic surgery, dento-alveolar surgery, and ambulatory anesthesia.

Program Overview

• The program is designed to cultivate clinical and surgical excellence, foster critical thinking, provide research opportunities, and ensure the highest standards of patient care.
• The program aims to develop skilled and compassionate surgeons who are committed to advancing the art and science of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
• The program offers three categorical four-year positions and an additional non-categorical intern position.

Program Administration

• The program is led by Deepak G. Krishnan, DDS, FACS, Residency Program Director.
• The program coordinator is Yvonne Hawkins.

Faculty List

• Deepak G. Krishnan, DDS, FACS (Division Chief)
• Andres Flores, DDS, MS, FAAOMP
• Michael J. Grau, Jr., DMD
• Jimmie Harper, DDS
• Hether Khosa, DDS
• Mi Young Kim, DMD, CDT
• J. David Morrison, DMD
• Supritha Nilam, DDS, MD
• James Phero, Jr., DDS, MD
• Alexa Gadomski, CNP

Optional MD Track

• An optional educational track is available to obtain an MD degree.
• To qualify, the candidate must pass Part I of the National Medical Licensing Exam to enter the third year of medical school at the University of Cincinnati after first completing the four-year Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency program.
• Candidates must then complete the third and fourth year of medical school, plus one year of internship.

Resident OMSITE Scores

• Resident OMSITE scores are consistently very competitive to the national average.