Surgical team wearing protective equipment performs a procedure in a hospital operating room.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery



Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
301 University Boulevard
Galveston, Texas 77555-0531
Telephone: (409) 772-1546
Fax: (409) 747-7378


Join Our Team

Observership Program

The Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch offers a 1-, 2- or 4- week observership rotations for dental students interested in pursuing a career in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Activities include observation in the day-to-day activities of our program - rounds, clinics, inpatient care, and observing in the operating rooms and in the trauma and emergency suites.

Observers will have an opportunity to experience the day-to-day activities of our program, including:

  • Hospital Rounds
  • Outpatient Clinics
  •  Inpatient Care
  • Operating Room Procedures
  • Trauma & Emergency Cases

2026 - 2027 Observership Aplications are now open!

We accept a limited number of observers each month, and available dates fill quickly.

Application Requirements

You must submit the following:

  • Letter of Recommendation (from full-time faculty or OMFS Chair)
  • Official Dental School Transcript
  • Current CV or Résumé

Apply Here
UTMB OMFS Observership Application

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Rotesha Buckley
Administrative Assistant & Residency Coordinator
Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Department of Surgery
Telephone: (409) 772-1546
E-mail: rrbuckle@utmb.edu