Italy Report

Nature of OMFS	Maxillofacial (single degree medicine)
Timing of second degree (if any)
Length of specialty training	5 years
Number of OMFS specialists	Approximately 1,200 specialists work in the public or private sectors. Only 440 are members of the National Society (SICMF). They roughly correspond to university or hospital specialists.
Number of OMFS trainees	A total of approximately 250 over the 5 years. In 2025, the ministerial positions for the first year were 51.
Number of OMFS training rotations	Trainee rotation is mandatory at all hospitals within the School's training network. Residents have 18 months to attend hospitals outside the School's training network, at other national or international hospitals based on their personal interests. International experiences are strongly recommended.
Major (Hub) units	13 University Hub Units hosting Specialization Schools (by 2025). A total of 22 hospital or University units that collaborate with the main Schools.
National Specialty Assoc.	(SICMF) Societa’ Italiana Di Chirurgia Maxillo-Facciale
Contact for specialty association	www.sicmf.org segreteria @ sicmf.org
Medical Assoc (confirming status)	National Federation of Medical and Dental Associations (FNOMCEO)
Section representative	Prof. Davide Sozzi
Board representative	Prof. Giovanni Dell’Aversana Prof. Davide Sozzi (substitute)
Oral Surgery
Number of oral surgeons	In Italy, specialization in oral surgery is only possible for dentistry graduates.
Oral surgery training duration	3 years minimum
Update on national scene
Changes since last year	No significant changes, but some text added below
Opportunities	In 2025 no changes for Italy. We are working to obtain the Dental Degree after the Medical Degreee and the training in Maxillo-Facial Surgery in order to guarantee the free circulation in all EU Countries.
Threats
Useful resources and links	www.sicmf.org