Entry requirements published; international route unconfirmed
Funding
Self-funded and centre-funded routes are listed in the centre-submitted FESSH profile; current remuneration and terms are not published
Deadline
Not published
Duration
Duration agreed directly with the centre; no fixed period is published
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureHand trauma and emergency care, microsurgery, brachial plexus and peripheral nerves, congenital cases, Dupuytren disease, wrist instability and arthroscopy, fractures, elbow and joint replacement
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 cited source does not explicitly confirm international-applicant eligibility.
?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 practising pathway is recorded, but French medical registration and host credentialing are required before patient care.
—Not published
Language
No formal language level is published; applicants should expect French clinical communication requirements for any patient-facing role.
—Not published
Visa or work authorisation
Visa sponsorship and work-authorisation information are not published.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY69% of core application fields verifiedChecked 2026-10-08 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-04-01
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadlineNo current deadline published in the cited evidence
Commencing dateIntake date not published
Application route / cycleDirect enquiry through the centre; no deadline or fixed start date is published
Official contactNicolas Bigorre / Centre de la Main d'Angers+33 2 41 86 86 41
Relevant hand, plastic or orthopaedic surgical training
Host acceptance
French registration and credentialing for clinical participation
Application documents
Not published
Not published by the cited official source.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A broad French hand-surgery attachment listed with practising, self-funded and centre-funded pathways. The current centre and team are active, but duration, remuneration, language level and next availability must be confirmed directly.
Intended for: Hand, plastic and orthopaedic surgeons seeking a practising or self-funded attachment
Accommodation is mentioned in the published funding or benefits information: Accommodation: nearby (FESSH training-centre listing, entry dated 2022).
HOST INSTITUTION
About Centre de la Main d'Angers
An independent ambulatory hand centre founded in 1987 with nine current surgeons, regional hand-emergency coverage and partnerships with CHU Angers and three local clinics.
FESSH-listed principal contact and current centre surgeonOfficial individual profile verified
Position / status
Hand and upper limb surgeon
Affiliation
Centre de la Main d’Angers / Clinique Saint-Léonard
Clinical focus
Hand surgery, upper limb surgery and microsurgery
Nicolas Bigorre is a hand and upper limb surgeon at Centre de la Main d’Angers. The individual Clinique Saint-Léonard profile documents specialist training in hand surgery and microsurgery.
Centre de la Main d’Angers / Clinique Saint-Léonard
Clinical focus
Hand surgery, upper limb surgery and microsurgery
Bruno Cesari is a hand and upper limb surgeon at Centre de la Main d’Angers. The individual Clinique Saint-Léonard profile documents specialist training in hand surgery and microsurgery.
Centre de la Main d’Angers / Clinique Saint-Léonard
Clinical focus
Hand surgery, upper limb surgery and microsurgery
Jérôme Jeudy is a hand and upper limb surgeon at Centre de la Main d’Angers. The individual Clinique Saint-Léonard profile documents specialist training in hand surgery and microsurgery.
Centre de la Main d’Angers / Clinique Saint-Léonard
Clinical focus
Hand surgery, upper limb surgery and microsurgery
Alexandre Petit is a hand and upper limb surgeon at Centre de la Main d’Angers. The individual Clinique Saint-Léonard profile documents specialist training in hand surgery and microsurgery.
Centre de la Main d’Angers / Clinique Saint-Léonard
Clinical focus
Hand surgery, upper limb surgery and microsurgery
Emmanuel Maugendre is a hand and upper limb surgeon at Centre de la Main d’Angers. The individual Clinique Saint-Léonard profile documents specialist training in hand surgery and microsurgery.
Institut de la Main Nantes Atlantique / CHU de Nantes
Nantes / Saint-Herblain, France · At least 6 months for the published resident or intern training placement; assistant posts can be up to 1 yearView program profile →
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