CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP DIRECTORY

Clinical Orthopaedic Fellowship Programs

131 matching canonical clinical fellowship and operative-training pathways across 14 countries.

1094 canonical pathwaysEach programme is counted once. AO and other networks remain one application pathway with their host centres consolidated inside the profile.
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DESTINATION

United States

79 programs · 12 shown
Current official Mayo programme, curriculum, faculty and application pages
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Hand & Microsurgery

Mayo Clinic Hand Surgery Fellowship

Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education

Rochester, Minnesota · United States

Faculty & leadership

SKInstitution associated with Sanjeev KakarSanjeev KakarSKSanj Kakar, fellowship faculty at Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical EducationSanj Kakar

Duration1 year
FundingStipend and benefits are linked through Mayo Clinic graduate medical education; the reviewed…
Clinical exposureMore than 4,000 annual surgical procedures across common hand and wrist disorders, complex wrist reconstruction, arthroscopy,…
Profile completeness100%
Comprehensive · Core fields complete
APPLICANT PROFILEGraduates of approved orthopaedic or plastic-surgery residencies who meet ACGME-entry, examination and Minnesota licensing requirements
Current official UVA programme and faculty pages; dated 2024–2026 application and funding facts retained as historical
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Hand & Microsurgery

University of Virginia Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship

University of Virginia Departments of Plastic Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery

Charlottesville, Virginia · United States

Faculty & leadership

BDInstitution associated with Brent DeGeorgeBrent DeGeorgeAFInstitution associated with Aaron FreilichAaron Freilich+5 more

Duration1 year, 1 August–31 July
FundingHistorical 2025–2026 page published an approximately USD 79,990 PGY-6 stipend plus benefits and…
Clinical exposureProgramme-specific rotations, operative exposure and case mix have not yet been abstracted from an authenticated ASSH detail or…
Profile completeness100%
Comprehensive · Core fields complete
APPLICANT PROFILEEligible surgical graduates pursuing advanced hand, upper-extremity or microsurgery training; qualifying specialty is programme-specific
Current official Rothman programme and faculty page; recurring deadline lacks a current cycle year
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Hand & Microsurgery

Rothman–Thomas Jefferson Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship

Rothman Orthopaedic Institute / Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · United States

Faculty & leadership

PKInstitution associated with Pedro K. BeredjiklianPedro K. BeredjiklianAIInstitution associated with Asif IlyasAsif Ilyas+6 more

Duration1 year, 1 August–31 July
FundingSeed funding is available for independent research; salary or stipend amount is not published
Clinical exposureNine months of hand, wrist and microvascular surgery, one month of paediatric hand and two elective months that may include shoulder…
Profile completeness94%
Comprehensive · Missing commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEEligible surgical graduates pursuing advanced hand, upper-extremity or microsurgery training; qualifying specialty is programme-specific
UO Current official URMC programme and application pages; 2025–2026 funding and interview dates retained as historical
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Hand & Microsurgery

University of Rochester Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship

University of Rochester Medical Center

Rochester, New York · United States

Program lead

RGRonald Gonzalez

Duration1 year
FundingThe official stipend table publishes 2025–2026 PGY-6 and PGY-7 rates; these are historical and…
Clinical exposureComprehensive hand and upper-extremity surgery in a programme founded in 1974 with orthopaedic and plastic-surgery participation
Profile completeness94%
Comprehensive · Missing commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEEligible surgical graduates pursuing advanced hand, upper-extremity or microsurgery training; qualifying specialty is programme-specific
Current official OrthoCarolina fellowship, faculty and programme-director pages
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Hand & Microsurgery

OrthoCarolina Hand & Upper Extremity Fellowship

OrthoCarolina Hand Center / Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center

Charlotte, North Carolina · United States

Faculty & leadership

MAInstitution associated with Michael AversanoMichael AversanoCCInstitution associated with Chris ChadderdonChris Chadderdon+9 more

Duration1 year with eight mentorship months and four elective months
FundingUSD 70,000 annual salary published on the official programme page
Clinical exposureMore than 50,000 annual visits and approximately 8,000 operations across upper-extremity arthroscopy and arthroplasty, Level I…
Profile completeness94%
Comprehensive · Missing commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic, plastic or general-surgery graduates entering the NRMP Hand Surgery Match and meeting appointment requirements
Current public ASSH directory identity plus first-party host-programme evidence; recruitment is current only where a dated current or future cycle is published
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Hand & Microsurgery

Emory University Hand and Upper Extremity International Surgery Fellowship

Emory University, Grady Memorial Hospital and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia · United States

Faculty & leadership

NSInstitution associated with Nina SuhNina SuhMGInstitution associated with Michael GottschalkMichael Gottschalk+2 more

Duration1 year (1 August to 31 July)
FundingNo salary amount is published; fellows are credentialed as Emory faculty at Senior Associate…
Clinical exposureHigh-volume hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder surgery including small-joint arthroscopy, congenital conditions and spasticity,…
Profile completeness92%
Comprehensive · Missing faculty profile
APPLICANT PROFILEEligible surgical graduates pursuing advanced hand, upper-extremity or microsurgery training; qualifying specialty is programme-specific
Official hospital programme + ASSH directory
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Hand & Microsurgery

HSS Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship

Hospital for Special Surgery

New York · United States

Faculty & leadership

SKSteve K. Lee, fellowship faculty at Hospital for Special SurgerySteve K. LeeDADaniel A. Osei, fellowship faculty at Hospital for Special SurgeryDaniel A. Osei

Duration1 year (1 August to 31 July)
FundingUSD 124,000 per year plus benefits
Clinical exposureFour three-month rotations covering hand and upper-extremity trauma, sports injury, peripheral nerve dysfunction, cerebral palsy,…
Profile completeness92%
Comprehensive · Missing faculty profile
Current public ASSH directory identity plus first-party host-programme evidence; recruitment is current only where a dated current or future cycle is published
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Hand & Microsurgery

Medical College of Wisconsin Hand & Upper Extremity Fellowship

Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · United States

Faculty & leadership

SIInstitution associated with Steven I. GrindelSteven I. GrindelJMInstitution associated with Jessica M. HanleyJessica M. Hanley+4 more

Duration1 year (1 August to 31 July)
FundingUSD 88,570 PGY-6 stipend for 2026–2027
Clinical exposureOperative and nonoperative hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder care in adult and paediatric patients across a Level I academic centre…
Profile completeness92%
Comprehensive · Missing faculty profile
APPLICANT PROFILEEligible surgical graduates pursuing advanced hand, upper-extremity or microsurgery training; qualifying specialty is programme-specific
Current public ASSH directory identity plus first-party host-programme evidence; recruitment is current only where a dated current or future cycle is published
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Hand & Microsurgery

Oregon Health & Science University Hand Surgery Fellowship

Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, Oregon · United States

Faculty & leadership

JSInstitution associated with Joel SolomonJoel SolomonAMInstitution associated with Adam MirarchiAdam Mirarchi

Duration1 year
FundingCompensation is governed by OHSU GME employment and postgraduate-level policies; the programme…
Clinical exposureIntegrated orthopaedic and plastic hand surgery, complex reconstruction, microsurgery, paediatric hand, peripheral nerve and…
Profile completeness92%
Comprehensive · Missing faculty profile
APPLICANT PROFILEEligible surgical graduates pursuing advanced hand, upper-extremity or microsurgery training; qualifying specialty is programme-specific
Current public ASSH directory identity plus first-party host-programme evidence; recruitment is current only where a dated current or future cycle is published
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Hand & Microsurgery

University of Virginia Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship

University of Virginia Health

Charlottesville, Virginia · United States

Faculty & leadership

ABInstitution associated with A. Bobby ChhabraA. Bobby ChhabraARInstitution associated with A. Rashard DacusA. Rashard Dacus+4 more

Duration1 year (1 August to 31 July)
FundingStipend and benefits follow the UVA GME schedule; no programme-specific monetary amount is…
Clinical exposureApproximately 1,000 annual cases per fellow across hand, wrist and elbow trauma, arthroscopy and arthroplasty, peripheral nerve and…
Profile completeness92%
Comprehensive · Missing faculty profile
APPLICANT PROFILEEligible surgical graduates pursuing advanced hand, upper-extremity or microsurgery training; qualifying specialty is programme-specific
Current official University of Florida Hand Surgery Fellowship page, faculty profiles and NRMP route
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Hand & Microsurgery

University of Florida Hand Surgery Fellowship

University of Florida Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

Gainesville, Florida · United States

Faculty & leadership

TWInstitution associated with Thomas WrightThomas WrightLCLarry Chidgey, fellowship faculty at University of Florida Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports MedicineLarry Chidgey+7 more

Duration1 year beginning 1 August
FundingSalary depends on postgraduate level and no amount is published; research funding is available…
Clinical exposureApproximately 70% hand, wrist and microvascular surgery and 30% shoulder and elbow surgery, including arthroscopy, arthroplasty,…
Profile completeness90%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline
APPLICANT PROFILEApplicants with a strong orthopaedic background; the UF page does not publish a complete eligibility or document checklist
Current official University of Washington programme, faculty and contact pages
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Hand & Microsurgery

University of Washington Hand & Microvascular Surgery Fellowship

University of Washington / Harborview Medical Center / Seattle Children’s Hospital

Seattle, Washington · United States

Faculty & leadership

JIJerry I. Huang, fellowship faculty at University of Washington / Harborview Medical Center / Seattle Children’s HospitalJerry I. HuangCBInstitution associated with Chelsea BoeChelsea Boe+5 more

Duration1 year (1 August to 31 July)
FundingUSD 91,692 starting annual salary on the reviewed official programme page.
Clinical exposureUpper-extremity care from elbow to fingertips, Level I trauma, reconstruction, arthritis, congenital and paediatric hand conditions,…
Profile completeness90%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline
APPLICANT PROFILEGraduates of orthopaedic, plastic or general surgery residency pathways who meet the programme, match, licensing and credentialing requirements
DESTINATION

Spain

1 programs · 1 shown
Official University of Barcelona 2026–2027 course record and Hospital Clínic teaching page; published pre-enrolment window closed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Hand & Microsurgery

University of Barcelona Fellowship in Hand Surgery 2026–2027

University of Barcelona / Hospital Clínic Barcelona

Barcelona · Spain

Faculty & leadership

ACAndrés Combalia Aleu, fellowship faculty at University of Barcelona / Hospital Clínic BarcelonaAndrés Combalia AleuAMInstitution associated with Ana Maria Carreño DelgadoAna Maria Carreño Delgado+1 more

Duration1 academic year; 60 ECTS credits
FundingTuition is EUR 6,000 plus a 10% administrative surcharge capped at EUR 70; no stipend is…
Clinical exposureHospital-based hand-surgery training with participation in clinical activity and research within the University of Barcelona…
Profile completeness100%
Comprehensive · Core fields complete
APPLICANT PROFILESpecialists in orthopaedic surgery and traumatology or plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery seeking advanced hand-surgery training
DESTINATION

United Kingdom

26 programs · 4 shown
BH Official BSSH directory plus historical host form; old terms visibly separated from current availability
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Hand & Microsurgery

Bristol Hand Surgery Fellowship

Bristol Royal Infirmary / Avon Orthopaedic Centre

Bristol · United Kingdom

Faculty & leadership

RBRaj BhatiaNBNeil Blewitt+5 more

DurationHistorical 2016 form: 12 months, divided into 6 months of…
FundingHistorical 2016 form: salary paid by North Bristol NHS Trust on the registrar scale
Clinical exposureHistorical host form describes tertiary upper-limb exposure across hand, wrist, shoulder and elbow surgery with departmental…
Profile completeness92%
Comprehensive · Missing faculty profile
APPLICANT PROFILESenior orthopaedic or plastic-surgery trainees and post-training surgeons seeking advanced hand-surgery experience; host-specific entry criteria apply
CH Programme-specific official BSSH host form; annual cycle published, current vacancy not established
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Hand & Microsurgery

Cardiff Hand Fellowship

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Cardiff · United Kingdom

Faculty & leadership

ABAlex BoltALAndrew Logan+3 more

Duration12 months from August; a 6-month appointment may be considered…
FundingSalary paid by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Clinical exposureBroad orthopaedic hand surgery apart from congenital, replantation and microvascular work, with busy hand trauma,…
Profile completeness92%
Comprehensive · Missing faculty profile
APPLICANT PROFILESenior orthopaedic or plastic-surgery trainees and post-training surgeons seeking advanced hand-surgery experience; host-specific entry criteria apply
UH Programme-specific official BSSH host form plus official UHCW site; active vacancy not established
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Hand & Microsurgery

UHCW Hand Centre Fellowship

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Coventry · United Kingdom

Faculty & leadership

HHHelen HedleyAMAndrew Mahon+8 more

Duration6 or 12 months
FundingThe host form publishes optional additional paid Sunday trauma or independent sessions but does…
Clinical exposureElective and trauma hand and wrist surgery across Coventry and Rugby, with supervised and independent clinics and operating,…
Profile completeness92%
Comprehensive · Missing faculty profile
APPLICANT PROFILESenior orthopaedic or plastic-surgery trainees and post-training surgeons seeking advanced hand-surgery experience; host-specific entry criteria apply
WH Programme-specific official BSSH host form; recurring calendar published, current vacancy not established
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Hand & Microsurgery

Wirral Hand Surgery Fellowship

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Wirral · United Kingdom

Faculty & leadership

AMAlfred MorrisVBVijay Bhalaik+2 more

Duration12 months
FundingThe host form states sponsor N/A and does not publish salary, stipend or employment benefits
Clinical exposureComprehensive elective and trauma hand surgery with elbow work, selected shoulder and elbow arthroscopy, research and leadership;…
Profile completeness92%
Comprehensive · Missing faculty profile
APPLICANT PROFILESenior orthopaedic or plastic-surgery trainees and post-training surgeons seeking advanced hand-surgery experience; host-specific entry criteria apply
DESTINATION

Australia

5 programs · 1 shown
Original clinic programme and faculty pages + AHSS PFET profile + AOA accreditation + ASPS fellowship listing
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Hand & Microsurgery

Mudgeeraba Hand Clinic Hand Fellowship (QLD2503192)

Mudgeeraba Hand Clinic / Queensland Children's Hospital and partner hospitals

Gold Coast and Brisbane, Queensland · Australia

Faculty & leadership

DGDavid Graham, fellowship faculty at Mudgeeraba Hand Clinic / Queensland Children's Hospital and partner hospitalsDavid GrahamDWDaniel Williams, fellowship faculty at Mudgeeraba Hand Clinic / Queensland Children's Hospital and partner hospitalsDaniel Williams+1 more

Duration6 or 12 months; February or August start
FundingAUD 140,000 per annum package including superannuation and holiday loading; FRACS-eligible…
Clinical exposureElective and trauma hand and wrist surgery, arthroscopy, microsurgery including free-tissue transfer and replantation or…
Profile completeness90%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline
APPLICANT PROFILEQualified orthopaedic or plastic and reconstructive surgeons seeking advanced hand, wrist and microsurgery training