How can residents shape the future of oral and maxillofacial surgery? In this episode, Drs. Jai Kumar Mediratta and Jeremy Figueroa-Ortiz join Dr. Grant Stucki to share how the Resident Organization of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ROAAOMS) gives residents a powerful voice within the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS). They discuss the organization's work in advocating for residents’ needs, expanding mentorship opportunities, promoting diversity, and supporting wellness while going through the challenges of training. You’ll also find out how initiatives like Day on the Hill, scholarship programs, and mentorship networks are helping to connect residents, influence legislation, and strengthen the specialty’s future. Tune in to learn how early involvement with ROAAOMS can open doors, build lasting relationships, and make a real impact in oral surgery!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing Drs. Jai Kumar Mediratta and Jeremy Figueroa-Ortiz.
- An overview of ROAAOMS and its role within AAOMS.
- Ways that ROAAOMS advocates for resident needs, mentorship, and wellness.
- The importance of resident representation at AAOMS leadership meetings.
- ROAAOMS subcommittees: driving advocacy, education, wellness, and outreach.
- How residents and students can get involved through program liaisons and social media.
- Initiatives at ROAAOMS to introduce dental students to oral surgery.
- The role of mentorship in supporting underrepresented and diverse dental students.
- How promoting diversity strengthens the OMS specialty.
- Supporting resident wellness and burnout prevention at ROAAOMS.
- Mentorship programs that help residents navigate career development.
- How ROAAOMS promotes scholarships and conference participation.
- The impact of Day on the Hill and other legislative advocacy efforts.
- Building community, leadership skills, and lifelong connections through ROAAOMS.
- An overview of upcoming conferences and events.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Jai Kumar Mediratta on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaikumarmediratta/
Dr. Jai Kumar Mediratta on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jaikumarmediratta.dds.md/
Dr. Jai Kumar Mediratta Email — jai.kumar.mediratta@gmail.com
Dr. Jeremy Figueroa-Ortiz — https://medschool.umich.edu/profile/jeremy-figueroa-ortiz-md-dmd
Dr. Jeremy Figueroa-Ortiz Email — jxfo@med.umich.edu
The Resident Organization of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ROAAOMS) — https://aaoms.org/education-meetings/academics/oms-residents/
ROAAOMS LinkTree — https://linktr.ee/roaaoms
ROAAOMS on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/roaaoms/
ROAAOMS on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/ROAAOMS/
Day on the Hill — https://aaoms.org/education-meetings/meetings/day-on-the-hill/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://ww
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