Names in the programme record: Samantha I. Muhlrad
Profile completeness89%
Comprehensive · Source does not publish funding, official contact
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 (typical NRMP Hand Surgery fellowship length)
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureWhole-upper-extremity reconstruction with orthopaedic arthroscopy and arthroplasty of the shoulder, elbow and wrist plus plastic-surgery microsurgery, free flaps, tendon transfer and nerve repair
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 & AVAILABILITY76% 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 contactNo programme-specific contact published
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
ASSH hand surgery fellowship application
Medical school dean's letter
Medical school transcript
One-page personal statement
CV
USMLE certified transcript of scores (Steps 1, 2 and 3)
Four letters of recommendation (including the residency programme director and a hand surgeon)
Copy of visa or green card
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A Stony Brook fellowship combining orthopaedic upper-extremity reconstruction with plastic-surgery microsurgery, free-flap, tendon-transfer and nerve-repair experience. Ten named faculty are published, while duration, positions, funding, eligibility and current recruitment remain 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
Integrated orthopaedic and plastic-surgery rotations, research, continuing education and preparation for a career in hand surgery
HOST INSTITUTION
About Stony Brook University Hospital / Renaissance School of Medicine
Stony Brook publishes a combined orthopaedic and plastic-surgery teaching structure with ten named faculty and upper-extremity reconstruction from shoulder to hand.
Hand & Microsurgery training and clinical practice
Phillip Guillen is an orthopedic surgeon listed in Mather Hospital’s physician directory, with practices in Melville, West Islip and Woodbury, New York.
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