Comprehensive · Source does not publish application deadline, commencement date
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
International route mentioned
Funding
Fellows receive a competitive salary, health insurance and professional liability coverage.
Deadline
Not published
Duration
1 year (appointment continues subject to satisfactory performance)
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureHigh-volume hand and wrist practice at a Level 1 trauma centre: trauma, congenital anomalies, reconstruction, arthroscopy, peripheral nerve disorders and microvascular surgery including replantation and free tissue transfer; Veterans Affairs appointment; clinical research encouraged with support to present at meetings. Moonlighting is not permitted.
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
≈Partially published
International applicants
International medical graduates may apply if ECFMG-certified; the University supports J-1 visas.
?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
Arizona medical licence or training permit required before starting.
—Not published
Language
No formal language requirement is published by the cited source.
≈Partially published
Visa or work authorisation
J-1 visa supported (ECFMG certification required).
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY83% of core application fields verifiedChecked 3 Oct 2026 · 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 / cycleApplications must be submitted through the match (the how-to-apply page states "NRMP Match") using the application form linked on the page; no cycle dates are published on the page.
Arizona medical licence or training permit before starting
Valid ECFMG certification for international medical graduates
Successful occupational health clearance, drug screening and background check
Application documents
Curriculum vitae
Personal statement
Medical school diploma
Medical Student Performance Evaluation (dean's letter)
Official final transcripts (certified English translations if required)
Official USMLE or COMLEX transcripts
ECFMG certificate (IMGs)
Three letters of recommendation (one from the residency programme director)
Certificates of completion of prior residency or fellowship training
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
One-year ACGME-accredited orthopaedic hand surgery fellowship in Tucson.
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
20 days vacation annually; leave of absence, parental leave and disability accommodation under institutional policy; confidential counselling and wellness resources; certificate on completion.
ACCOMMODATION & RELOCATION
Published housing information
✓ Official source mentions accommodation
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Accommodation is mentioned in the published funding or benefits information: 20 days vacation annually; leave of absence, parental leave and disability accommodation under institutional policy; confidential counselling and wellness resources; certificate on completion.
HOST INSTITUTION
About University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson, Department of Orthopaedic
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson Department of Orthopaedic Surgery trains 20 residents and runs fellowships in hand, sports, adult reconstruction and spine. Host: University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
