During the program, residents develop a comprehensive understanding of gross and microscopic features of biopsy specimens, enabling them to provide accurate diagnoses. They master advanced microscopy diagnostic skills, using cutting-edge technologies in immunohistochemistry and molecular studies. They also learn how to craft gross and microscopic descriptions and formulate pathology reports, while gaining knowledge in the effects of systemic diseases on the oral soft tissues.

Furthermore, residents actively participate in the teaching and education of medical students and other health care professionals. They present complex cases at hospital conferences and to the tumor board, and engage in clinico-pathological research, contributing to the advancement of the field. To disseminate their findings, they also learn how to produce manuscripts for publication. Finally, residents acquire the expertise necessary to direct an oral and maxillofacial pathology laboratory.

The Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Service at The Mount Sinai Hospital serves as the basis of the residency experience and receives approximately 5,900 cases each year. Residents additionally engage in clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients referred to the Department of Dentistry's clinical oral medicine and oral pathology clinic. Rotations in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine also provide a crucial component of the educational experience, and include anatomic and surgical pathology, autopsy, biochemistry, microbiology, cytopathology, immunology, electron microscopy, hematology, hematopathology, tumor cytogenetics, radiology, and dermatopathology.

Salaries for the 2025-2026 academic year are: $88,703 for the first year, $94,511 for the second year, and $101,293 for the third year. Each resident is provided with a full range of medical and dental benefits. Additionally, residents receive an annual food stipend of $1,350, and an annual educational allowance of $800.

Prior to beginning the Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Residency at The Mount Sinai Hospital, applicants must have graduated from an American or Canadian dental school. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled for a Tuesday, July 1 start date. Those interested must download and complete our application, and submit it with the following supporting materials:

• Three letters of recommendation (at least one from an oral pathology faculty member at your dental school, if possible) and one Dean's letter
• Dental school transcript
• Graduate school transcripts, if applicable
• All national board scores
• Curriculum vitae

Applications should be addressed to:

Dr. Naomi Ramer
Mount Sinai Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
NYAM
1216 Fifth Avenue Room 302
New York, NY 10029
Tel: 212-241-7215
Email: naomi.ramer@mountsinai.org

International applicants are eligible to apply through https://webadmit.org/session/new.