Facial Trauma Courses for OMFS, PRS & ENT Residents & Fellows
Facial Trauma Courses for OMFS, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and ENT Residents
If you are looking for facial trauma training for residents or fellows, AO CMF North America offers faculty-led Management of Facial Trauma courses throughout 2026 and 2027. Designed for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS), Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PRS), and Otolaryngology (ENT) trainees, these courses combine evidence-based education, case discussions, and practical learning in multiple locations across North America.
View the complete AO CMF NA course calendar
Finding high-quality facial trauma training for residents and fellows can be challenging. Residency and fellowship directors need educational opportunities that reinforce surgical principles, expose learners to expert faculty, and complement clinical experience with structured, hands-on learning.
AO CMF North America’s Management of Facial Trauma courses are designed to meet those needs.
Offered throughout 2026 and 2027, these faculty-led programs help residents, fellows, and early-career surgeons develop the clinical judgment and technical skills required to evaluate and manage facial injuries with confidence. Multiple course locations across North America make it easier for residency and fellowship programs to identify training opportunities that fit their academic calendars.
A Comprehensive Facial Trauma Course for Residents
Clinical exposure to facial trauma varies significantly among training programs. AO CMF NA courses provide a consistent educational experience built around evidence-based principles and real-world decision-making.
Participants learn how to:
- Evaluate and diagnose facial trauma
- Develop treatment plans for mandibular and midface fractures
- Apply fixation principles and surgical approaches
- Recognize and manage complications
- Improve clinical decision-making through faculty-led case discussions
Rather than focusing only on procedures, the curriculum emphasizes the reasoning behind successful treatment, helping participants develop skills they can immediately apply in practice.
Designed for Residency and Fellowship Education
These courses are ideal for:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residents
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery residents
- Otolaryngology residents
- Craniofacial fellows
- Early-career craniomaxillofacial surgeons
Program directors and faculty can use the courses to supplement institutional training with structured education taught by nationally recognized experts in craniomaxillofacial trauma.
Flexible Learning Options
AO CMF NA offers both Blended Management of Facial Trauma courses and traditional in-person Management of Facial Trauma courses.
The blended format combines online learning before the course with an intensive face-to-face educational experience and post-course reinforcement, maximizing educational value while minimizing time away from training.
With multiple offerings throughout the year, residency and fellowship programs have several opportunities to send trainees at times that fit their schedules.
2026 Course Schedule
- August 15–16, 2026 — Boston, Massachusetts (Blended Course)
- October 10–11, 2026 — Los Angeles, California
- November 14–15, 2026 — Atlanta, Georgia (Blended Course)
2027 Course Schedule
- February 27–28, 2027 — Dallas, Texas (Blended Course)
- April 3–4, 2027 — La Jolla, California (Blended Course)
- June 5–6, 2027 — Tempe, Arizona
- August 14–15, 2027 — Boston, Massachusetts (Blended Course)
- October 9–10, 2027 — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Blended Course)
- November 13–14, 2027 — Minneapolis, Minnesota
Why Residency Programs Choose AO CMF NA Education
For decades, AO has been recognized worldwide for advancing surgical education through evidence-based teaching and practical application.
AO CMF NA courses combine expert faculty, case-based discussion, collaborative learning, and hands-on education to help residents and fellows strengthen their knowledge while building confidence in managing facial trauma.
For residency and fellowship programs, these courses provide a trusted way to supplement institutional training with nationally recognized educational opportunities.
Explore the Complete AO CMF NA Course Calendar
Management of Facial Trauma is one of many educational offerings available through AO CMF North America. Additional courses cover orthognathic surgery, craniomaxillofacial reconstruction, ballistic injury management, orbital trauma, and other advanced topics.
Whether you are planning professional development for an individual trainee or identifying educational opportunities for your entire residency or fellowship program, the AO CMF NA course calendar makes it easy to find the right course.
