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Florida Orthopaedic Institute Hand Fellowship

Florida Orthopaedic Institute

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Names in the programme record: Alfred Hess

Profile completeness88%
Comprehensive · Missing funding
DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

Eligibility
Entry requirements published; check international conditions
Funding
Not published
Deadline
2027 appointment Match rank-order lists closed 29 April 2026 and Match Day was 13 May 2026; the next cycle is not yet published on the reviewed NRMP page
Duration
1 year, 1 August–31 July
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureHand, wrist and upper-extremity surgery including microvascular surgery, replantation, free-tissue transfer, peripheral nerve, trauma, paediatric, sports, shoulder and elbow exposure across Tampa clinical sites
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

Can an international surgeon apply?

≈Partially published

International applicants

The public ASSH index does not establish international eligibility, licensing, ECFMG requirements or visa sponsorship; confirm every requirement with the host before applying.

?Confirm directly with host

Clinical role

Clinical or combined training pathway; exact duties remain appointment-specific. Hands-on participation and operative restrictions are not explicitly published.

—Not published

Medical registration

Programme-specific medical licensing, qualifying residency and hospital credentialing requirements have not yet been abstracted.

—Not published

Language

No formal language requirement is published by the cited source.

—Not published

Visa or work authorisation

Visa sponsorship is programme-specific and is not established by ASSH directory inclusion.

DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY83% of core application fields verifiedChecked 23 Sep 2026 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-03-31
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT

Plan the application

Application deadline2027 appointment Match rank-order lists closed 29 April 2026 and Match Day was 13 May 2026; the next cycle is not yet published on the reviewed NRMP page
Commencing dateJuly 2027 appointment year; the 2026 central Match is complete
Application route / cycleNRMP Hand Surgery Match for July 2027 appointments: Match opened 11 February 2026, ranking opened 25 March, rank-order lists were due 29 April and Match Day was 13 May 2026. That central cycle is complete; applicants should check the host and NRMP for unfilled positions or the next published cycle.
Official contactNikki Rives, Fellowship Coordinatornrives@floridaortho.com
ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements

Clinical / academic eligibility

Published by official source

  • Board eligibility in orthopaedic surgery
  • Completion of an Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery or General Surgery residency before appointment
  • Programme-specific licensing, credentialing and specialty prerequisites still apply
Application documents

Published by official source

  • Universal Hand Application (ASSH)
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Copy of licensure(s)
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Proof of citizenship (or visa)
  • Personal statement
  • Picture
PROGRAM OVERVIEW

What this program offers

A one-year ACGME-accredited Tampa hand-and-wrist fellowship with Level I trauma, microsurgery, replantation and two publishable research projects. Its official page conflicts between two approved positions and three fellows per year, so the discrepancy remains visible and the next intake is unconfirmed.

Intended for: Eligible surgical graduates pursuing advanced hand, upper-extremity or microsurgery training; qualifying specialty is programme-specific

BENEFITS & SUPPORT

Published benefits and support

Two publishable research projects, weekly conferences, monthly journal club and training across Tampa General Hospital's Level I trauma centre, Florida Orthopaedic Institute and partner facilities

FACULTY & PROGRAMME CONTACTS

8 listed faculty and programme contacts

AHAlfred Hess, fellowship faculty at Florida Orthopaedic Institute

Faculty: Alfred Hess

Program DirectorOfficial profile & photo verified
Position / status
Fellowship supervisor / program leadership
Affiliation
Florida Orthopaedic Institute
Clinical focus
Hand, wrist and upper-extremity surgery
Official individual profile ↗
RSRoy Sanders, fellowship faculty at Florida Orthopaedic Institute

Faculty: Roy Sanders

Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial profile & photo verified
Position / status
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Florida Orthopaedic Institute
Clinical focus
Hand & Microsurgery training and clinical practice
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JSJeffrey Stone, fellowship faculty at Florida Orthopaedic Institute

Faculty: Jeffrey Stone

Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial profile & photo verified
Position / status
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Florida Orthopaedic Institute
Clinical focus
Hand & Microsurgery training and clinical practice
Official individual profile ↗
MGMichael Garcia, fellowship faculty at Florida Orthopaedic Institute

Faculty: Michael Garcia

Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial profile & photo verified
Position / status
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Florida Orthopaedic Institute
Clinical focus
Hand & Microsurgery training and clinical practice
Official individual profile ↗
MDMichael Doarn, fellowship faculty at Florida Orthopaedic Institute

Faculty: Michael Doarn

Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial profile & photo verified
Position / status
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Florida Orthopaedic Institute
Clinical focus
Hand & Microsurgery training and clinical practice
Official individual profile ↗
JCJames Creighton III, fellowship faculty at Florida Orthopaedic Institute

Faculty: James Creighton III

Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial profile & photo verified
Position / status
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Florida Orthopaedic Institute
Clinical focus
Hand & Microsurgery training and clinical practice
Official individual profile ↗
DCDevin Collins, fellowship faculty at Florida Orthopaedic Institute

Faculty: Devin Collins

Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial profile & photo verified
Position / status
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Florida Orthopaedic Institute
Clinical focus
Hand & Microsurgery training and clinical practice
Official individual profile ↗
JLJoshua Linnell, fellowship faculty at Florida Orthopaedic Institute

Faculty: Joshua Linnell

Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial profile & photo verified
Position / status
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Florida Orthopaedic Institute
Clinical focus
Hand & Microsurgery training and clinical practice
Official individual profile ↗

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