A one-year, surgically intensive private-practice fellowship for OMS graduates seeking high case exposure, direct mentorship, and graduated operative autonomy.
Advanced mentorship in all aspects of orthognathic and TMJ surgery. Diagnosis and treatment planning, surgical technique, and revenue cycle management to maximize reimbursement. Learning adjunct aesthetic procedures that enhance outcomes and remuneration.
About Dr. Ron Caloss, DDS, MD:
Dr. Caloss has over 20 years of experience in training residents at both Parkland/UT Southwestern and the University of Mississippi Medical Center
What the fellow gets
- High surgical volume in a private practice model
- Graduated operative autonomy
- Orthognathic, TMJ, and facial aesthetic surgery exposure
- Direct mentorship and real-world treatment planning
- Optional long-term associate transition pathway
Orthognathic Surgery
- LeFort I, BSSO, genioplasty
- Virtual surgical planning integration
- Case execution, including minimally invasive techniques
TMJ Surgery
- Arthroscopy and open joint procedures
- Total joint replacement
- Complex revision exposure
Facial Aesthetic Surgery
- Facelift techniques
- PRP, Microfat / nanofat grafting
- Laser resurfacing and rejuvenation
1 year
Fellowship term
3 pillars
Ortho • TMJ • Aesthetics
Private
Practice model
July 1
2026 start
The goal is not observation. The goal is readiness to independently evaluate, plan, and execute advanced surgical cases with appropriate judgment.
Months 1–3
Assist, treatment planning, targeted operative components, perioperative workflow immersion.
Months 4–6
Perform defined surgical components with direct attending oversight.
Months 7–12
Lead selected cases with attending supervision and increasing independence.
The fellowship is structured for serious surgical training while recognizing the value of a fully trained OMS graduate.
- Base salary: $150,000
- Bonus: collections-based production model
- Malpractice coverage
- CME allowance
- Licensure support
- Optional associate / transition pathway
Jackson, Madison, and Flowood offer affordable housing, regional access, and a practice environment that supports surgical growth without the overhead and congestion of larger saturated markets.
- Efficient clinical and OR workflow
- Supportive private-practice team culture
- Lower cost of living
- Potential long-term alignment opportunity
- Completing OMS residency or recently graduated
- Strong interest in orthognathic and TMJ surgery
- Interest in facial aesthetics and private practice growth
- Comfortable with accountability, mentorship, and progressive autonomy
- Wants advanced training without academic bureaucracy
Submit materials
CV, letter of interest, and case log if available.
Virtual interview
Discuss goals, fit, training priorities, and timeline.
On-site visit
Observe live cases, meet the team, and review workflow.
Contact
Ron Caloss, DDS, MD
Aligned Oral and Facial Surgery
Email: [email protected]
Phone: Jackson Office Phone Number 601-841-3223
Website: alignedsurgery.com
AOFS Fellowship is designed for surgeons seeking real surgical experience, real autonomy, and real-world readiness.