Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | Education
Applications are being accepted for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Fellowship Director
Dr. Graham Cobb
Director, Calgary Fellowship Program
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Fellowship
Each year, the Calgary and Edmonton Sections of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery accept one surgical fellow at each site for advanced training. The Calgary fellowship specializes in orthognathic surgery, and the Edmonton fellowship specializes in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery.
The fellowship program is an evidence-based, hands-on learning environment for oral maxillofacial surgical care. The fellow will gain extensive exposure to the consultation, diagnostic, and treatment planning processes as well as surgical correction of dentofacial deformities, maxillofacial pathology, and temporomandibular joint disorder.
The program provides candidates with the knowledge to assess, diagnose, and manage patients with congenital and acquired dentofacial deformities and maxillofacial disorders.
Questions?
Contact the Calgary Fellowship Director, Dr. Graham Cobb, with any program questions.
Program Goals
- Upon completion, the fellow will have received comprehensive training and demonstrate in-depth knowledge of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
- The fellow will be involved in pre-surgical assessment and planning, surgical treatment, and post-operative management of patients with dentofacial deformities and temporomandibular disorders.
- The fellow will gain experience in medical and non-surgical management of temporomandibular disorder, dentofacial deformities, and facial pain.
- The fellow will also gain experience in interprofessional collaboration and communication with oral and maxillofacial surgeons, orthodontists, oral pathologists, neurologists, dentists, and other surgical disciplines in the Calgary and Edmonton regions.
Program Structure & Function
The fellow will work alongside the precepting faculty at various facilities based on opportunities to observe and assist complex cases intraoperatively in the hospital and outpatient settings, allowing the fellow to individualize their training needs.
Consult and OR Days
The chosen fellow will be involved in one (1-2) consult day each week and four (3-4) OR days a week containing orthognathic, total joint replacement, pathology, reconstruction surgery, and surgical assistant opportunities.
Cases
The fellow can expect upwards of three (3) different cases per day to achieve proficiency in this subspecialty area.
On-Call Duties
The fellow will perform on-call duties 1 in 4 alongside a fellowship faculty member.
The fellow will work alongside the precepting faculty at various facilities based on opportunities to observe and assist complex cases intraoperatively in the hospital and outpatient settings, allowing the fellow to individualize their training needs.
Consult, Teaching Research, and OR Days
The chosen fellow will be involved in one consult day each week, one day with the university for teaching research, and four (3-4) OR days a week containing TMJ arthroscopic cases, pathology, TMJ reconstructive, orthognathic, trauma, and general oral and maxillofacial surgery cases to achieve proficiency in this subspecialty area.
On-Call Duties
The fellow will perform on-call duties 1 in 4 alongside a fellowship faculty member.
Original Research Projects
Each fellow will work on two original research projects during their fellowship term. One project will be related to dentofacial deformity correction, and the other will be related to TMJ reconstruction. The fellow and faculty will discuss specific research topics before the fellowship begins.
Research Presentation
The fellow should be prepared to present their research at oral and maxillofacial surgery meetings and department research days.
Admission Requirements
Candidates must meet the following admission requirements:
- Successful completion of a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Surgery/Doctor of Medicine (DDS/MD) oral and maxillofacial surgery residency training program.
- Eligible for an educational license with the College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta (CDSA) or the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA).
- Canadian citizenship or eligible for a visa permitting temporary status in Canada.
- English language proficiency for clinical and research activities.
Application Requirements
Official Transcripts
Official transcripts of all university education.
Curriculum Vitae
Most up-to-date curriculum vitae.
Letter of Intent
Letter of intent outlining your academic and career goals as they align with the fellowship program.
Letters of Recommendation
Three letters of recommendation are required.
Selection Process
Committee Review
The admission committee will review complete applications and invite selected candidates to undergo an interview process.
Interview
Candidates undergo a formal interview process, in person or online, dependent on candidate logistics.
Decision
Decision notifications are sent by email to all candidates.
2025/2026 Academic Year
Applications are being accepted for the 2025/2026 academic year. Applicants interested in the Calgary or Edmonton program may apply for either program through the UAlberta application form. Please ensure that you have met all application requirements. Due to the high volume of applications received, we will not follow up on incomplete applications.
Questions?
Contact the Calgary Fellowship Director, Dr. Graham Cobb, with any program questions.