The IAOMS Foundation 12-Month Fellowships 2027-2028 provide advanced international clinical training for early- to mid-career oral and maxillofacial surgeons seeking to strengthen their specialist knowledge and surgical experience.
Well organised by the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (IAOMS) Foundation, the programme offers training in cleft lip, palate and craniofacial surgery or oncology and microvascular reconstructive surgery. Fellows spend a year at selected specialist institutions in India or China and receive a US$25,000 stipend to support their training experience.
About IAOMS Foundation 12-Month Fellowships
The IAOMS Foundation 12-Month Fellowship programme aims to improve specialist surgical care by giving qualified oral and maxillofacial surgeons access to advanced clinical training and experienced mentors.
The programme is intended for surgeons who have completed their basic oral and maxillofacial surgery training and want to develop further expertise in a specific area. Participants gain experience in complex clinical cases and learn from specialists working in established surgical centres.
The fellowship has two tracks. The first focuses on cleft lip, palate and craniofacial surgery, while the second concentrates on oncology and microvascular reconstructive surgery. Beyond individual professional development, the programme encourages fellows to share their knowledge with colleagues and trainees after returning to their home institutions.
IAOMS Foundation 12-Month Fellowships Benefits
The stipend is intended to help cover expenses such as travel, accommodation, meals and local transportation. Applicants should not assume that every expense will be covered in full.
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US$25,000 stipend, paid in four instalments.
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Twelve months of advanced clinical training.
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Training in India or China, depending on the selected specialty.
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Exposure to complex surgical cases.
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Mentorship from experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
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Opportunities to build international professional networks.
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Experience in specialist clinical environments.
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Opportunities to transfer new skills and knowledge to home institutions.
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Potential assistance with housing, meals or local transportation from host institutions, depending on the arrangements available.
IAOMS Foundation 12-Month Fellowships Eligibility
Applicants must meet the programme’s professional and membership requirements.
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Be a current IAOMS member with at least two years of membership by the relevant eligibility date.
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Commit to maintaining active IAOMS membership through December 31, 2028.
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Hold the dental or medical qualifications required for oral and maxillofacial surgery in your country or jurisdiction.
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Have completed basic oral and maxillofacial surgery training by June 30, 2026.
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Be within five years of completing basic oral and maxillofacial surgery training at the time of application.
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Demonstrate effective English communication skills.
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Show relevant professional interest and experience in the selected specialty.
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Demonstrate a commitment to sharing knowledge with colleagues and trainees after the fellowship.
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Agree to the programme’s reporting and communications requirements.
Applicants should also be prepared to submit a written report within two months of completing the fellowship.
IAOMS Fellowship Tracks and Training Locations
1. Cleft Lip, Palate and Craniofacial Surgery
This track provides advanced clinical exposure to cleft lip and palate treatment and complex craniofacial conditions, and listed training centres include:
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GSR Institute of Facial Plastic Surgery, Hyderabad, India.
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Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital, Bengaluru, India.
2. Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery
This track focuses on advanced oral and maxillofacial oncology and reconstructive surgical techniques, and listed training centres include:
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Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China.
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Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, China.
Also, the IAOMS Foundation Fellowship Committee determines the final training placement.
How to Apply for the IAOMS Foundation Fellowship
Follow the steps below to apply;
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Visit the official IAOMS Foundation fellowship page.
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Choose the specialty track that aligns with your training and career goals.
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Complete the online application and personal statement.
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Prepare an updated curriculum vitae and professional headshot.
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Obtain a recommendation letter from your training programme director.
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Request a letter of privileges from your professor or department head, describing your surgical privileges and clinical experience.
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Obtain two additional recommendation letters from eligible IAOMS members and/or representatives of your affiliated national oral and maxillofacial surgery association.
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Provide contact details for three professional references.
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Complete the required confidentiality agreement.
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Submit the application and all supporting documents before the deadline.
IAOMS Foundation fellowship Deadline
Applications open on October 13, 2026, and the official deadline is November 29, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST).
Going further, the published timeline indicates that applications will be reviewed in December 2026, interviews are expected in early to mid-January 2027, and applicants will be notified by late January 2027.
Official Website
IAOMS Foundation 12-Month Fellowships 2027-2028 – Official Application Page
FAQs
Is the IAOMS Foundation fellowship open to all students?
It is a specialised clinical training opportunity for qualified oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
How much funding does the programme provide?
Each selected fellow receives a US$25,000 stipend, paid in four instalments.
Where will fellows train?
Depending on their selected track and placement, fellows will train at participating institutions in India or China.
Can Nigerian surgeons apply?
Applicants from Nigeria may be eligible if they meet all professional, training, and IAOMS membership requirements. Also, nationality alone does not replace these requirements.
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