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Marc J. Richard
Program Training Director
The cited programme source establishes this specific role; a directory review does not confirm a current vacancy.
Photo: Official ortho.duke.edu profile — editorial identification; source attribution provided.
Duke University School of Medicine
Marc J. Richard is identified by Duke’s orthopaedic department as Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vice Chair of Faculty and Program Director of Hand Fellowships. The linked programme describes hand, upper-extremity and microvascular training through supervised rotations. The biography preserves the academic and educational roles explicitly published by Duke without adding unverified education history.
Biography source ↗ · Reviewed 21 Oct 2026
Official institution or fellowship society — reviewed programme role ↗Profile reviewed 21 Oct 2026
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Published role and affiliation
The official evidence identifies the leadership and affiliation listed below for Orthopaedic Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microvascular Surgery Fellowship.
- Leadership as published
- Marc J. Richard — Program Training Director
- Evidence reviewed
- 20 Oct 2026
- Affiliated training host
- Duke University School of Medicine
Names may identify a director, supervisor, host or contact. The source wording above defines the role; reconfirm the current appointment with the programme.
Training context
Published programme focus
These areas describe the linked training programme, rather than a complete clinical biography or list of individual credentials.
Associated training route
Clinical fellowship
Orthopaedic Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microvascular Surgery Fellowship
A one-year ACGME-accredited hand fellowship in Duke's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery covering acute hand trauma and replantation, reconstruction, nerve and brachial plexus problems, congenital hand conditions and free-tissue transfer.
- Location
- Durham, North Carolina, United States
- Duration
- 1 year (1 August to 31 July)
- Clinical participation
- Confirm the clinical role and privileges with the programme
- International applicants
- The programme sponsors J-1 visas but not H-1B visas; international graduates need a valid ECFMG certificate
- Funding
- Current salary or funding is not published in the reviewed source
- Application timing
- 15 December (ASSH Universal Hand Application)
Upcoming application cycle
Three ACGME-accredited fellow positions; applications are for 2027-2028
Eligibility, training and application
Eligibility
Completion of an ACGME-, AOA- or RCPSC-accredited general surgery, orthopaedic surgery or plastic surgery residency, with all USMLE/COMLEX steps passed within three attempts.
Published training
- Acute hand trauma and microvascular emergencies
- Arthritis, Dupuytren's contracture and nerve compression
- Brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injuries in adults and children
- Congenital hand conditions and free-tissue transfer
- Weekly conferences and a required research project
Application route
Apply through the ASSH Universal Hand Application (NRMP programme number 1529263F0).
Published application documents
- Personal statement and CV
- List of publications and presentations
- Three letters of recommendation, one from the chair or training director
- USMLE/COMLEX and medical school transcripts
Published contact note: Cheryl DePaolis, Fellowship Program Coordinator — cheryl.depaolis@duke.edu
Direct programme page · Source reviewed 20 Oct 2026
Official sources
Source review: 20 Oct 2026. Education history, additional appointments, publications and personal contact details are not added without separate official evidence.
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