Comprehensive · Source does not publish funding, official contact
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
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureIntegrated bony and soft-tissue hand trauma, distal-radius and forearm fractures, complex upper-extremity and nerve injuries, comprehensive hand surgery, microsurgery, anatomical dissection, resident and medical-student teaching and independent responsibilities across four UCLA-affiliated hospitals.
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.
≈Partially published
Medical registration
A California medical licence is required for the incoming fellow.
—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: 2027-03-23
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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 orthopaedic, plastic and reconstructive, or general-surgery residency
California medical licence before fellowship commencement
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 online fellowship application
Four recommendation letters, including one from the residency chief and one from a hand surgeon familiar with the applicant
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
UCLA publishes a one-year, two-position integrated hand and microsurgery fellowship with five clinical sites, protected research, eight named faculty and affiliates, detailed residency and California-licence requirements and comprehensive bony, soft-tissue and nerve exposure. Its recurring December deadline is not tied to a current cycle year.
Intended for: Eligible surgical graduates pursuing advanced hand, upper-extremity or microsurgery training; qualifying specialty is programme-specific
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
One protected half-day for research each week, temporary faculty appointment, microsurgery and anatomical-dissection facilities, dedicated hand therapists, one-to-one mentorship and rotations across five UCLA-affiliated clinical sites.
HOST INSTITUTION
About UCLA Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
A two-position combined UCLA orthopaedic and plastic-surgery service using four affiliated hospitals and protected research time.
Hand & Microsurgery training and clinical practice
Roy Meals is a hand surgeon at UCLA Health. His official profile records orthopedic training at Johns Hopkins and hand surgery fellowship training at Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital.
Programme association requires current confirmationOfficial profile & photo verified
Position / status
Chief, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Medical Director, Hand Surgery Program
Affiliation
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Clinical focus
Pediatric hand surgery; reconstructive microsurgery; peripheral nerve injuries
Appointment status: Current official biography identifies Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and describes the UCLA appointment as previous.
Timothy Schaub leads plastic and reconstructive surgery and the Hand Surgery Program at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. His work includes pediatric reconstructive microsurgery, congenital hand differences, peripheral nerve injuries and limb salvage.
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