IAOMS 6-Month Foundation Fellowships | 2026–2027

Advanced Fellowship in Orthognathic and TMJ Surgery

(2026–2027 Cycle)

Refine your expertise in advanced orthognathic and TMJ surgery through an immersive, hands-on fellowship in Istanbul, Türkiye. Fellows gain experience in advanced operative techniques for orthognathic and TMJ surgery -  returning home ready to mentor colleagues and strengthen patient care across their institutions and regions. Applicants must have substantial prior experience at the resident or junior faculty level to be eligible.

Applications: November 7 –
Program Duration: Two Annual Cohorts: March 1 - August 31,  

Membership Requirement: Applicants must be current IAOMS members and commit to IAOMS membership through December 31, 2027.   

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Program Overview

Hosted at Bahçesehir University School of Dental Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye, this six-month advanced fellowship offers intensive, hands-on experience in operative techniques for orthognathic and TMJ surgery within a high-volume clinical environment under expert mentorship.

Why Apply

  • Intensive Surgical Experience: Advanced operative techniques with direct mentorship.
  • Global Collaboration: Train in an international academic setting and broaden your professional network.
  • Professional Growth: Strengthen academic credentials and leadership capacity in OMS education.
  • Lasting Impact: Return home ready to apply advanced techniques and share knowledge with colleagues.

Who Should Apply

  • OMS surgeons with substantial prior surgical experience (resident or junior faculty level).
  • Candidates seeking to deepen operative and academic expertise in orthognathic and TMJ surgery.
  • Surgeons committed to knowledge sharing and advancing the specialty in their regions.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Dental or Medical Degree (or both), as required in your country
  • Completion of OMS residency by (or up to 5 years post-residency)
  • Desire to pursue an academic career and help educate collegues and trainees 
  • Ability to communicate in English
  • Applicants must be current IAOMS members and commit to IAOMS membership through December 31, 2027.   
  • Submit a written report to the IAOMS Foundation within two months of returning.
  • Agree to share experiences via interview, photo and/or video.

Application Requirements

  1. Complete the online application (includes a personal statement).
  2. Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  3. Headshot Photo
  4. Letter of Recommendation from your Training Program Director.
  5. Letter of Privileges from your professor or department head, outlining OMS privileges (e.g., types of surgery, diagnosis, frequency).
  6. Case List - of Orthognathic and TMJ cases performed in the past two years.  
  7. Two Letters of Recommendation from IAOMS members or your affiliated national OMS association.
  8. List of Three Professional References (names and contact information).
  9. Signed Confidentiality Agreement.

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Questions?

Please contact Caryn Adolph for additional information.