Academic Training in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery – when and how to enter the pathway

Entering into surgical academia can seem a daunting prospect for an oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) trainee. However, the streamlining of academic training by the NIHR to create the integrated academic training (IAT) pathway has simplified academic training and more clearly defined academic positions and entry points for trainees. In this article we review the current NIHR IAT pathway and the various grades and entry points available to OMF surgeons, both pre- and post-doctoral. We highlight the unique challenges facing OMF trainees and provide advice and insight from both junior and senior OMFS academics.

Source: The British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - January 25, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Karl F.B. Payne, James Higginson, Shadi Basyuni, Alexander M.C. Goodson, Ambika Chadha, Ross Elledge, John Breeze, Michaela Goodson, Mandeep S. Bajwa, Clare Schilling, Richard J. Shaw, Kathleen Fan, Jagtar Dhanda, Andrew Schache Tags: Review Source Type: research