The Keck School of Medicine of USC and the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC offer a 72-month combined doctor of medicine degree and certificate in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Two students are admitted each year with advanced standing, receiving the equivalent to 1 ½ years of academic credit towards the doctor of medicine degree.  Applicants must have completed their Doctor of Dental Surgery degree or equivalent prior to matriculation.

Curriculum

MD-OMF curriculum infographic

Admissions Information

The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC uses the American Dental Education Association’s Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS) centralized application for its specialty certificate programs. For more information about the admissions requirements, please visit the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC admissions website or contact the Office of Admissions.