Perspective on trends in oral and maxillofacial surgery residency training and recent match results

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) residency programs in the United States have recently experienced a notable decline in match rates. While it may be challenging to identify the root cause of this change, similar experiences in other specialties have identified contributing factors such as the increase in the number of residency positions, changes in specialty perception and workforce needs as contributing factors. This article examines the current state of OMS residency training and provides recommendations aimed to attract more people to the field, take a deeper dive into understanding of the factors contributing to changes in the specialty, and the development of evidence-based interventions.