Getting Involved!
If you’re interested in OMFS, you came to the right place. Firstly, follow us on social media to stay up to date with the latest goings on in the world of OMFS!
Without doubt, the best way to find out more about maxfax is to spend some time in theatre seeing some OMFS first hand, and ideally getting scrubbed up and involved. Finding this experience can feel a bit daunting, but we have all been there! Have a read below for advice about how to contact a supportive consultant local to you to help you organise some experience.
“I would like to organise some maxfax experience to see if this might be a specialty I’m into..”
Great! The best way to get a feel for maxfax and find out more is to immerse yourself in the clinical environment and see some surgery face to face. Lucky for you we have a database of friendly contacts at OMFS units up and down the UK who would be delighted to have you come along. Visit Find an OMFS department and get in touch today!
“I’ve found a consultant to email, but I’m not sure what to say!”
No worries - check out our suggested email templates below!
I hope you find these template emails helpful when contacting consultants to arrange maxfax experience.
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Dear [consultant title and name],
My name is [insert your name], I am a [insert grade/student status] at [insert hospital or university]. I am interested in OMFS and found your contact details via the JTG Website. I hope to organise a clinical attachment so that I can gain some OMFS experience and exposure within your unit.
[optional - “I have a particular interest in Trauma/Cleft/Craniofacial/TMJ/H&N/oncology/Paediatric/Salivary/Skin”].
Please find attached my CV. [Attach CV]I would be very grateful for any support you could provide.
Best wishes
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Dear [consultant title and name],
My name is [insert your name], I am a [insert student year] at [insert university]. This year as part of my university course, I have the opportunity to undertake an elective. I am interested in OMFS and found your contact details via the JTG Website. I hope to organise a clinical attachment so that I can gain some OMFS experience and exposure within your unit. [optional - “I have a particular interest in Trauma/Cleft/Craniofacial/TMJ/H&N oncology/Paediatric/Salivary/Skin”]. Please find attached my CV & further information about the elective programme from my institution. [attach your CV and any documentation about your elective requirements from your uni]
I would be very grateful for any support you could provide.
Best wishes
“I’m a student, I’m worried no one will take me seriously”
Don’t be shy! OMFS has a fantastic reputation for being extremely kind, encouraging and supportive to junior trainees and students. It’s never too early to get involved and explore your interest in OMFS! See our database of supportive friendly consultants who would love to have you come along and shadow and chat about maxfax.
Looking for advice but don’t want to speak to a consultant? - The JTG have you covered! Follow us on social media to see our awesome community who are there to answer questions or support you. Additionally the regional reps & university reps are on hand to answer region specific questions and are happy to be approached by anyone at any stage of training looking for information or advice.
