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Residents

SR2 - Resident Transitions into Practice: Preparing for Post-Residency Life

Friday, October 2, 2026
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM PDT
CE: No CE Offered

This session aims to provide residents with essential non-clinical information to help with the transition from residency into practice.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
  1. Obtain fresh perspectives regarding establishing oneself as a leader within the OMS community and beyond.
  2. Gain knowledge on practice development, contract negotiations and establishing hospital privileges.
  3. Acquire insights regarding selecting the right practice model for them and how to integrate trauma into their practice.

Presentations:

  • 11:30 AM - 11:35 AM PDT
    Opening Remarks

    Speaker: Adhithi L. Kesari, DMD, MD (she/her/hers) – University of Michigan

  • 11:35 AM - 11:45 AM PDT
    The OMSNIC Advantage: Your Professional Liability Insurance
  • 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM PDT
    Fellowship Opportunities

    Speaker: Jasjit K. Dillon, DDS, MBBS, FDSRCS, FACS (she/her/hers) – University of Washington

  • 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM PDT
    Lunch Presentation From KLS Martin
  • 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM PDT
    Careers in Academics: MythBusters

    Speaker: Sean P. Edwards, DDS, MD, FACS – University of Michigan

  • 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM PDT
    Exploring Practice Models Panel: Solo Private Practice and Group

    Speaker: Randy R. Sanovich, DDS (he/him/his) – Dallas Surgical Arts

    Speaker: Shama Currimbhoy, DDS, MS – SC Oral Surgery

    Speaker: Amir F. Azari, DMD, MD, FACS – Bluebird Oral Surgery

    Speaker: Jason M. Auerbach, DDS – Riverside Oral Surgery and MAX Surgical Specialty Management

  • 2:00 PM - 2:10 PM PDT
    Break
  • 2:10 PM - 2:20 PM PDT
    Contract Negotiations

    Speaker: Robin L. Gallardi, DDS, MS, FRCD(C) (she/her/hers) – Face2Face Maxillofacial Surgery Center

  • 2:20 PM - 2:35 PM PDT
    Coding to Optimize Your Income

    Speaker: Adam S. Pitts, DDS, MD, FACS – Oral Surgical Institute

  • 2:35 PM - 2:55 PM PDT
    Incorporating Trauma into Your Practice and Establishing Hospital Privileges

    Speaker: Dane Christopher McMillan, DDS, MD, MS, FRCDC, FACP – Ottawa Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

    Speaker: Kale McMillan, DDS, MD, MS, FRCDC, FACP – Ottawa Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

  • 2:55 PM - 3:00 PM PDT
    Closing Remarks

    Speaker: Adhithi L. Kesari, DMD, MD (she/her/hers) – University of Michigan

  • 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM PDT
    Closed Session