Admission Requirements
Candidates who MATCH with the University of Washington OMS/MD integrated training program are simultaneously eligible for advanced standing admission to the University of Washington School of Medicine MD program and therefore must meet specific admissions requirements for the Residency training program and the UW School of Medicine MD program. Acceptance to the UW School of Medicine MD program is contingent upon the outcome of a required national background check, being able to meet the SOM’s “Essential Requirements of Medical Education”, and the University of Washington School of Medicine Admission, Retention, and Graduation Standards, with our without accommodation, and agreeing to the School of Medicine Honor Code.
Qualified Candidates must:
- Have a DDS or DMD from U.S. or Canadian Accredited Dental School and ,
- must be a U.S. citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident, and
- must submit all required program application materials by the PASS application deadline, and,
- must meet UW School of Medicine MD program Essential Requirements for prospective students.
Candidates are assessed for academic achievement and long-term potential. When candidates for the training program are evaluated, no adverse discriminatory judgments are made on the basis of race, sex, religion or nationally.
State Licensure Requirement
Eligible candidates must either have an active Dentist License (issued by any U.S. State), or be eligible to apply for a Dentist License (issued by any U.S. State) upon completion of dental school and prior to residency start date [July 1]. Candidates who MATCH with University of Washington OMS residency program are required to obtain a Washington State Resident (limited/restricted) Dentist License to be active on July 1 and valid for duration of the 72 month training program.
MD Program Tuition Requirements
OMS Residents who matriculate to the School of Medicine MD program are subject to the SOM Tuition rate and applicable rules, and are eligible for financial aid through the SOM, if applicable. The University of Washington MD Program current tuition and fees are listed on the University of Washington Office of Budgeting and Planning Website: http://opb.washington.edu/content/annual-tuition-and-fees
Recruitment Cycle
PASS Applications
Interested applicants must submit their application via ADEA PASS and must participate in in eh National Dental Match System (MATCH).
- U. of Washington OMS Program PASS code is: OMS 289
- U. of Washington OMS Program MATCH code is: OMS 1561
Supplemental Application Materials:
Official undergraduate degree transcript from the degree granting institution are required to supplement the ADEA PASS OMS program application.
Undergraduate school transcripts can be delivered via email through eParchment services, Credential Solutions Transcript Network, National Student Clearing House service, or any other authorized 3rd party electronic document delivery service. Emailed transcripts must be sent directly from the degree granting institution to OMS program admissions.
By email to: OMS Program Admissions By mail to: Attn OMS Program Admissions; Department of Oral Surgery, 1959 NE Pacific Street; BOX 357134, Seattle, WA 98195-7134
Supplemental application materials must be received by the ADEA PASS UW OMS program application deadline.
Resident-hosted Virtual Open House:
Annually, in the fall, the current UW OMS Resident team will host a virtual open house event for prospective applicants. Event includes a program overview from the residents point of view, followed by Q & A session. Please follow the UW OMS resident-led Instagram account [@uwomfs] for UW OMS program event dates and other news releases.
Candidate Interviews: (AY26 Interview dates are TBA)
The University of Washington OMS Residency Program hosts two in-person Interview days in November/December. Candidates will receive invitations to one of the two dates. Interview days include a full-day itinerary with optional social event the night prior. Please check back for Interview dates and times.
Positions Available and Resident Position terms and conditions:
The University of Washington OMS program admits (3) OMS/MD Resident positions per year via Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program (MATCH).
The University of Washington OMS Residency program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and sponsored by UW Medicine GME. Candidates who MATCH with the University of Washington are subject to and privileged by the terms and conditions of the UW Residents & Fellows Physicians Union contract (RFPU-NW CBA), in conjunction with the UW GME Resident /Fellow Position Appointment (RFPA). All terms and condition are applicable during the residency portion of the integrated training program. The RFPU contract and RFPA outline the terms and conditions of Resident Positions at the University of Washington. We strongly encourage all interested applicants to carefully review the complete details as listed in the GME Prospective Residents and Fellows website. Trainees do not receive Resident Stipends while enrolled as medical students in the MD -portion of the integrated training program.
Resident Position Stipends and fringe benefits:
Stipend rates and other benefits at a glance are available on the UW GME Prospective Residents and Fellows Website. We encourage all prospective trainees to review all information listed.
*Stipend rates are a negotiated as part of the RFPU Union Collective Bargaining Agreement.
A Note about Vacation
UW Residents are entitled to up to 28 days of vacation leave per program year. Vacation leave is pre-arranged on an annual basis and vacation requests may be subject to limitations of certain rotation training sites. Residents are not permitted to take vacation in July, August or June, unless due to a family emergency, or other extenuating circumstance. Please review RFPU Contract for complete list of leave benefits.