At the International Board for the Certification of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (IBCSOMS), we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of excellence in oral and maxillofacial surgery worldwide. Our mission is to promote patient safety and enhance the quality of care by certifying surgeons who meet rigorous professional benchmarks.
Our Mission and Vision
Our primary goal is to advance the specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery through a globally recognized certification process. By maintaining and promoting the highest standards, we ensure that patients receive safe, effective, and ethical care. We aim to foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth among oral and maxillofacial surgeons across the world.
Certification Process
The IBCSOMS certification is a comprehensive and objective evaluation of a surgeon's knowledge, technical skills, and commitment to ethical practice. Our certification process involves:
• Eligibility Assessment : Ensuring candidates meet the educational and clinical experience criteria.
• Examination : A rigorous assessment of theoretical knowledge and clinical judgment through written and oral examinations.
• Ongoing Maintenance : Encouraging lifelong learning and continuous professional development through periodic recertification.
Why Certification Matters
IBCSOMS certification is a mark of distinction, reflecting a surgeon's advanced knowledge, technical competence, and commitment to patient care. It provides patients and healthcare institutions with confidence in the surgeon's abilities and adherence to the highest global standards.
Certified surgeons demonstrate:
• Expertise in the latest techniques and best practices.
• A commitment to patient safety and ethical standards.
• Dedication to ongoing professional development.
Our Global Community
IBCSOMS is proud to represent a diverse and growing community of oral and maxillofacial surgeons from around the world. We foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing among professionals to advance the specialty and improve patient outcomes globally. Our certified members are recognized leaders who play an essential role in shaping the future of the field.
Explore and Connect
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our certification process, standards, and the global community of professionals who share our vision. Whether you are a prospective candidate seeking certification, a healthcare professional, or a patient, our resources are designed to inform and engage.
Join us in our commitment to excellence and help us shape the future of oral and maxillofacial surgery worldwide.
Excellence. Integrity. Global Standards.
OMFS Fellowship
Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstruction
• Maxillofacial and Oral surgery is a unique specialty that lies in the watershed between medicine and dentistry
• Various training backgrounds
• Challenges in identifying a set standard
• The IBCSOMS owes its existence, purpose, and charge to the Executive Committee of the IAOMS. 2012 the IAOMS under the leadership of Dr. Kishore Nayak and Bob Woodwards, appointed a steering committee to investigate the potential for an international certification standard.
• IBCSOMS was founded in May 2013
• Senate members of Internationally acknowledged academics both on a local and international platforms
Purpose
• An international certifying process capitalizes on the resources, expertise, and independence of the international community to provide a fair and unbiased evaluation of a candidate’s knowledge and skills
• Promotion of global standards in training and certification of the specialty
• Elevating local standards in training and certification of the specialty
• Promoting international collaboration
• Leveraging local strengths and capabilities for the advancement of the specialty
Head and Neck -Written and Oral exam qualification
• Validation of your training among other specialties
• Direct H & N Oncology and Reconstruction fellowship certification
• Patient, Peers and community recognition
• Exclusive group of collegial fellowship globally
