Fellowship Training and Expanded Scope as a Practice Model - 06/11/25

Doi : 10.1016/j.coms.2025.07.004

Karen Carver, DDS, MD, MPH ^a,^b, Hans C. Brockhoff, DDS, MD ^c,^d,^e, Brent B. Ward, DDS, MD ^a,^f,^⁎
^a Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Hospital Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan
^b Department of Surgery, Section of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Plastic Surgery, University of Michigan, USA
^c Head & Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery, University Medical Center, El Paso, TX, USA
^d Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Woody L Hunt School of Dental Medicine, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, El Paso, TX, USA
^e High Desert Oral & Facial Surgery, El Paso, TX, USA
^f Oral/Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan

^∗Corresponding author. University of Michigan, G 1107, 1515 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109.University of MichiganG 1107, 1515 East Medical Center DriveAnn ArborMI48109

Résumé

Expanded scope practice, as a subspeciality or blended with core oral and maxillofacial surgery, are increasingly available and attractive practice models. One of the benefits to the surgeon and their community (academic or private) is the outsized impact for the specialty and upon the patients treated. This article assists in identifying the value proposition for expanded scope surgeons in academic and private practice. A correct understanding of these principles prepares individuals seeking to enter such practices and facilitates the negotiation of resources necessary to create thriving sustainable careers in expanded scope surgery.

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Keywords : Fellowship, Expanded scope practice, OMFS, Academic, Private