Fellowship Training and Expanded Scope as a Practice Model

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.