Names in the programme record: F. Thomas D. Kaplan
Profile completeness94%
Comprehensive · Source does not publish funding
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Entry requirements published; international route unconfirmed
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 across six two-month faculty rotations
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureProgramme-specific rotations, operative exposure and case mix have not yet been abstracted from an authenticated ASSH detail or first-party host page
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
—Not 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 & AVAILABILITY79% of core application fields verifiedChecked 23 Sep 2026 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-03-22
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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 dateLate July annually; the next dated cohort is not published
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.
Board eligible after formal orthopaedic surgery or plastic surgery training
Meet credentialing and core-specialty privilege requirements
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 application
Curriculum vitae
Medical-school transcript
USMLE scores
Four recommendation letters
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A six-position, one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship with six two-month rotations, more than 1,000 cases, one-to-one mentorship and extensive laboratories and lectures. Eligibility, documents and direct contact are public; the next dated application cycle is not.
Intended for: Eligible surgical graduates pursuing advanced hand, upper-extremity or microsurgery training; qualifying specialty is programme-specific
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
More than 1,000 cases, one-to-one mentorship, progressive responsibility, 1-in-6 call, more than 100 laboratories and lectures and dedicated educational facilities
HOST INSTITUTION
About Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center
Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center publishes a six-position fellowship with individual faculty rotations, extensive operative volume, laboratories, lectures and graduated responsibility.
OrthoIndy Orthopaedic Trauma FellowshipTrauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum · OrthoIndy Trauma / Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis · Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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