Application Process

Academic Fellowship

To sit for the Academic Fellowship Exam, you must apply prior to the deadlines having met all the qualifications. Applications and payment of $300 USD must be received by the Academy office 60 days prior to the Annual Conference. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline.

Those who wish to pursue the Academic Fellowship credential from AAOM must demonstrate their qualifications by:

  • Maintaining a Regular Membership in the American Academy of Oral Medicine for at least one year prior to sitting for the examination.
  • Attending at least two annual meetings over the course of two years, one of which may be the year the examination is taken.
  • Demonstrating proficiency in oral medicine through teaching oral medicine, a residency program, hospital affiliation, oral medicine publications, and continuing education courses in oral medicine (these may be obtained during AAOM meetings).
  • Submitting their application form and a curriculum vitae that provide documentation of the above.
  • Successfully completing a written multiple-choice and essay examination, given each year at the annual meeting.

Applications for the Fellowship Exam Applications must be submitted by Saturday, March 4, 2023, to be considered for the 2023 exam. 

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Academic Affiliate Fellowship

Those who wish to pursue the Academic Affiliate Fellowship credential from AAOM must demonstrate their qualifications by:

  • Maintaining an Affiliate Membership in the American Academy of Oral Medicine for at least one year prior to sitting for the examination.
  • Attending at least two annual meetings over the course of two years, one of which may be the year the examination is taken.
  • Demonstrating proficiency in oral medicine through teaching oral medicine, a residency program, hospital affiliation, oral medicine publications, and continuing education courses in oral medicine (these may be obtained during AAOM meetings).
  • Submitting their application form and a curriculum vitae that provide documentation of the above.
  • Successfully completing a written multiple-choice and essay examination, given each year at the annual meeting.

Applications for the Affiliate Fellowship Exam must be submitted by Saturday, March 4, 2023, to be considered for the 2023 exam. 

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