Oral and maxilofacial surgery

This statement clarifies trainee progression into the specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS).

Specifically, the statement confirms:

• The requirements for entry to OMFS specialty training.
• That previous arrangements for fast tracking F1 doctors into core training are now discontinued.
• The arrangements which allow those who have completed certain other training can have this counted as an F2 refresher year.
• How those wanting to enter OMFS specialty training can reduce the time they spend in core surgical training.
• The position of doctors who have previously by-passed F2 en route to OMFS specialty training.