Faculty / program leadership: Jonas L. Matzon and Rick Tosti
Profile completeness94%
Comprehensive · Missing commencement date
✓ Primary programme source linked✓ Dated source review current— Current cycle evidenced✓ Faculty identity sourced— Institution mark verified
DECISION SUMMARY
What matters before you keep reading.
Eligibility
International route mentioned
Funding
Seed funding is available for independent research; salary or stipend amount is not published
Deadline
15 December annually; current cycle year not published
Duration
1 year, 1 August–31 July
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Last checked
31 Aug 2026
Duration · published1 year, 1 August–31 July
Clinical exposureNine months of hand, wrist and microvascular surgery, one month of paediatric hand and two elective months that may include shoulder and elbow, averaging 1,000–1,200 CPT procedures and one-to-three publications per graduate
Funding · publishedSeed funding is available for independent research; salary or stipend amount is not published
DestinationUnited States
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
What the official evidence currently supports
Decision-critical fields are separated into confirmed facts, partial information and points requiring direct confirmation.
≈Partially published
International applicant eligibility
The public ASSH index does not establish international eligibility, licensing, ECFMG requirements or visa sponsorship; confirm every requirement with the host before applying.
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Required training level
Board eligibility in orthopaedic surgery · Completion of an accredited orthopaedic or plastic-surgery residency before fellowship
✓Published by official source
Programme classification
Clinical or combined training pathway; exact duties remain appointment-specific.
?Confirm directly with host
Hands-on restrictions
Hands-on participation and operative restrictions are not explicitly published.
≈Partially published
Medical registration
Programme-specific medical licensing, qualifying residency and hospital credentialing requirements have not yet been abstracted.
?Confirm directly with host
Licensing examinations
Any examination requirement must be confirmed with the relevant regulator and host.
—Not published
Language requirements
No formal language requirement is published by the cited source.
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Visa or work authorisation
Visa sponsorship is programme-specific and is not established by ASSH directory inclusion.
✓Published by official source
Funding availability
Seed funding is available for independent research; salary or stipend amount is not published
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY
66% of core application fields verified
Checked 31 Aug 2026. Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-02-27. Every unresolved field keeps its exact evidence state—unpublished, not yet researched, historical, conflicting, inaccessible or not applicable—so an absence is never converted into a fact.
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadline15 December annually; current cycle year not published
Commencing dateIntake date not published
Application route / cycleASSH application and NRMP Hand Surgery Match; the recurring 15 December deadline is not tied to a current cycle year
Deadlines and intake dates can change between cycles. The data-quality ledger above explicitly labels application fields that the cited official source does not publish.
ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS
Published entry requirements
Clinical / academic eligibility
Board eligibility in orthopaedic surgery
Completion of an accredited orthopaedic or plastic-surgery residency before fellowship
Registration, licence & examinations
Programme-specific medical licensing, qualifying residency and hospital credentialing requirements have not yet been abstracted.
Visa / work authorisation
Visa sponsorship is programme-specific and is not established by ASSH directory inclusion.
Application documents
ASSH online application
Three recommendation letters including one from the residency director
Licensing, visa and document rules depend on the individual programme and application cycle. OrthoFellow does not infer USMLE, AHPRA, ECFMG, recommendation-letter or visa requirements from the country alone.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A one-year, two-position ACGME-accredited Philadelphia programme with hand, wrist, microsurgery, paediatric and elective shoulder-and-elbow exposure. The official page publishes faculty, case volume, eligibility and documents, while the annual deadline is not linked to a confirmed current cycle.
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Microsurgery and animal laboratories, anatomy laboratory, research service, overseas mission-trip support and protected conferences
Benefits may depend on appointment type, training level, visa status and the active academic year. OrthoFellow keeps stipend and benefits separate so a salary figure is not mistaken for the full package.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Rothman Orthopaedic Institute / Thomas Jefferson University
Rothman and Thomas Jefferson publish a two-position preceptorship with eight named hand and paediatric faculty, high case volume and research infrastructure.
Fellowship supervisor / program leadershipOfficial program roster
Current position
Fellowship supervisor / program leadership
Affiliation
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute / Thomas Jefferson University
Clinical focus
Hand & Microsurgery training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Pedro K. Beredjiklian is listed in the cited programme evidence as fellowship supervisor / program leadership for Rothman–Thomas Jefferson Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Hand & Microsurgery training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Pedro K. Beredjiklian is listed by the official programme source as fellowship supervisor / program leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
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Faculty: Asif Ilyas
Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute / Thomas Jefferson University
Clinical focus
Hand & Microsurgery training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Asif Ilyas is listed in the cited programme evidence as teaching faculty / co-leadership for Rothman–Thomas Jefferson Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Hand & Microsurgery training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Asif Ilyas is listed by the official programme source as teaching faculty / co-leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
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Faculty: Christopher M. Jones
Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute / Thomas Jefferson University
Clinical focus
Hand & Microsurgery training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Christopher M. Jones is listed in the cited programme evidence as teaching faculty / co-leadership for Rothman–Thomas Jefferson Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Hand & Microsurgery training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Christopher M. Jones is listed by the official programme source as teaching faculty / co-leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
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Faculty: Jonas L. Matzon
Program DirectorOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute / Thomas Jefferson University
Clinical focus
Hand, wrist, elbow and microvascular surgery
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Jonas L. Matzon is listed in the cited programme evidence as program director for Rothman–Thomas Jefferson Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Hand, wrist, elbow and microvascular surgery. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Jonas L. Matzon is listed by the official programme source as program director. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute / Thomas Jefferson University
Clinical focus
Hand & Microsurgery training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Michael Rivlin is listed in the cited programme evidence as teaching faculty / co-leadership for Rothman–Thomas Jefferson Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Hand & Microsurgery training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Michael Rivlin is listed by the official programme source as teaching faculty / co-leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
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Faculty: Rick Tosti
Associate Program DirectorOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute / Thomas Jefferson University
Clinical focus
Hand, wrist, elbow and microvascular surgery
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Rick Tosti is listed in the cited programme evidence as associate program director for Rothman–Thomas Jefferson Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Hand, wrist, elbow and microvascular surgery. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Rick Tosti is listed by the official programme source as associate program director. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute / Thomas Jefferson University
Clinical focus
Hand & Microsurgery training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Scott H. Kozin is listed in the cited programme evidence as teaching faculty / co-leadership for Rothman–Thomas Jefferson Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Hand & Microsurgery training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Scott H. Kozin is listed by the official programme source as teaching faculty / co-leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
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Faculty: Dan Zlotolow
Teaching faculty / co-leadershipOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute / Thomas Jefferson University
Clinical focus
Hand & Microsurgery training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Dan Zlotolow is listed in the cited programme evidence as teaching faculty / co-leadership for Rothman–Thomas Jefferson Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship. The verified individual profile describes a focus in Hand & Microsurgery training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Dan Zlotolow is listed by the official programme source as teaching faculty / co-leadership. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
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PROGRAM HISTORY
Published fellowship history
Rothman states that Asif Ilyas founded the fellowship in 2012.
APPLICANT PROFILE
Eligible surgical graduates pursuing advanced hand, upper-extremity or microsurgery training; qualifying specialty is programme-specific
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Published international eligibility information
The public ASSH index does not establish international eligibility, licensing, ECFMG requirements or visa sponsorship; confirm every requirement with the host before applying.
This note is shown only when the official source publishes information relevant to overseas applicants. Applicants should confirm licensing and visa eligibility directly with the host.
