Teaching Faculty

The oral and maxillofacial surgery attending staff consists of five full-time faculty and 10 private practitioners who serve as part-time attendings. Each faculty member brings to the program and resident experience special interests and training diversity. The full-time faculty do not participate in private practices outside of the University and as such are steadfastly committed to the residency program. One faculty member is a past member and co-chairman of the ABOMS examination committee.

  • Samuel McKenna, DDS, MD

    Professor and Chair of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
    Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

  • Susie Lin, DDS, MD

    Associate Professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
    Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
    Program Director
    Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency

  • Adam T Schaefer

    Assistant Clinical Professor, VUMC
    Department of Veterans Affairs

  • Donna C Walls

    Assistant Clinical Professor, VUMC
    Department of Veterans Affairs