Academic background of oral and maxillofacial specialty trainees in the United Kingdom

Abstract

Those involved in appointing to training programmes will now be able to see the level of competition. Future applicants to training programmes in oral and maxillofacial surgery in the United Kingdom are now aware of the level of competition. OMFS is not immune to the 'academic crisis' that exists in other surgical specialties, and the completion of higher degrees and entry in to academic careers should be encouraged and supported among trainees with an interest.