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 exposureFour three-month rotations spanning hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder surgery, upper-extremity trauma, microvascular flap coverage and optional Shock Trauma Center experience across a Level I trauma centre, dedicated orthopaedic and neurosurgical hospital and outpatient surgical centre
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: 2027-03-22
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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 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.
Completion of orthopaedic-surgery, plastic-surgery or general-surgery residency training
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
Universal fellowship application with personal statement
Current curriculum vitae
Three recommendation letters
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A one-position, one-year WellSpan fellowship covering hand through shoulder, microvascular reconstruction and Level I trauma. Curriculum, eligibility, application documents, contact and programme leadership are published, while compensation and the next dated application cycle 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
Five attending surgeons including microvascular, plastic and shoulder-and-elbow faculty, integrated clinic and call, and a required research project submitted to a peer-reviewed journal
HOST INSTITUTION
About WellSpan York Hospital
WellSpan publishes one annual position, five attending surgeons, four rotations, Level I trauma exposure and direct email application requirements.
Orthopedic Hand Surgery Fellowship Program DirectorOfficial individual profile verified
Position / status
Orthopedic Hand Surgery Fellowship Program Director
Affiliation
WellSpan York Hospital
Clinical focus
Hand surgery
WellSpan York Hospital identifies Michael Born as fellowship program director for orthopedic hand surgery. Its faculty page lists his medical education at Cornell and professional certification in hand surgery.
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