Oral and maxillofacial surgeons can apply for the IAOMS Foundation’s 2027-2028 12-Month Fellowships in India or China. Each selected Fellow receives a US$25,000 stipend while completing advanced clinical training in one of two specialist tracks.
Overview
The current cycle offers two fellowship pathways: Cleft Lip, Palate & Craniofacial Surgery and Oncology & Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery. The fellowships are intended for surgeons who have completed core oral and maxillofacial surgery training and want concentrated specialist experience at an established training centre.
Applicants should review the host, track, and membership requirements carefully before applying. The official programme page provides separate application routes for the two fellowship tracks.
Benefits
- Stipend: Each Fellow receives a US$25,000 stipend for the 12-month fellowship period.
- Specialist Training: Fellows receive concentrated clinical exposure in either cleft and craniofacial surgery or oncology and microvascular reconstruction.
- International Experience: The programme provides structured training at participating centres in India or China.
- Professional Network: Fellows build relationships with IAOMS members, host surgeons, and the wider international oral and maxillofacial surgery community.
- Knowledge Transfer: The programme expects Fellows to share the skills and experience gained with colleagues and institutions in their home settings.
Eligibility
- IAOMS Membership: Applicants must have been IAOMS members for at least two years, meeting the current cycle’s membership-date requirement, and must maintain membership through December 31, 2028.
- Professional Qualification: Applicants must hold the dental degree, medical degree, or combination required to practise oral and maxillofacial surgery in their country.
- Training: Applicants must have completed basic oral and maxillofacial surgery training by June 30, 2026.
- Career Stage: Applicants must be within five years of completing their basic specialist training at the time of application.
- English: Applicants need effective English-language communication skills.
- Professional Commitment: Candidates should be willing to educate colleagues, share knowledge, and complete the programme’s reporting and communication requirements.
How to Apply
- Deadline: Applications close on November 29, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time.
- Choose a Track: Select either the Cleft Lip, Palate & Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship or the Oncology & Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship.
- Application Materials: Prepare the online application, personal statement, CV, professional headshot, and required recommendation and privileges letters.
- References: Provide the requested professional references and recommendation letters, including documentation from the training programme director and relevant professional bodies.
- Agreement: Complete the required confidentiality and programme documentation.
- Submit: Use the correct track-specific application link provided on the official IAOMS Foundation fellowship page.
