Names in the programme record: Brent DeGeorge and Aaron Freilich
Profile completeness94%
Comprehensive · Source does not publish funding
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Entry requirements published; international route unconfirmed
Funding
Historical 2025–2026 page published an approximately USD 79,990 PGY-6 stipend plus benefits and USD 3,500 travel reimbursement; current rate must be confirmed
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 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 & 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 date1 August annually; the page's 2025–2026 cohort is historical
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 contactMindy Franke, Fellowship Coordinator+1 434 924 8711
Completed plastic surgery or orthopaedic surgery residency
Completion of an Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery or General Surgery residency before appointment
Programme-specific licensing, credentialing and specialty prerequisites still apply
Application documents
Not published
Not published by the cited official source.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A one-year, two-position ACGME-accredited UVA hand and upper-extremity fellowship with approximately 1,000 cases, research and international travel support. Its public stipend and application dates refer to 2025–2026 and are therefore labelled historical, not current.
Intended for: Eligible surgical graduates pursuing advanced hand, upper-extremity or microsurgery training; qualifying specialty is programme-specific
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Approximately 1,000 cases per fellow, three-month team rotations repeated twice, weekly conferences, research, ASSH meeting support and a one-week international travelling fellowship; no primary call
HOST INSTITUTION
About University of Virginia Departments of Plastic Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery
UVA's combined Plastic Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery faculty host a two-position hand fellowship with high case volume, research and travelling-fellowship support.
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