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An individually identified portrait and biography are not available in the reviewed sources. Use the published leadership wording and official programme links below.
Appointment evidence
Published role and affiliation
The official evidence identifies the leadership and affiliation listed below for Hand Surgery Observership and Visiting Hand Surgeon Attachment.
- Leadership as published
- Dr. Josephine Wing-yuk Ip (Division of Hand Surgery and Paralytic Reconstruction lead; published enquiry contact)
- Evidence reviewed
- 15 Oct 2026
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
Observership
Hand Surgery Observership and Visiting Hand Surgeon Attachment
Short observership and visiting-surgeon routes in HKU's Division of Hand Surgery, separate from the 3–6 month clinical fellowship.
- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Duration
- 2–4 weeks
- Clinical participation
- Short-term observation to familiarise with clinical or research practices; not a scrubbing clinical post
- International applicants
- Suitably qualified researchers or clinicians. Confirm visa and hospital access with the department.
- Funding
- Unpaid; training fee HK$100 per working day (waiver may be requested; decision by the Division Chief or designate)
- Application timing
- Rolling; start any time subject to accommodation and visitor numbers
Programme listed — intake not confirmed
The HKU page states visits can start at any time of year, subject to accommodation availability and the number of visiting fellows at the time.
Eligibility, training and application
Eligibility
Suitably qualified researchers or clinicians as published.
Published training
- Observation of hand division clinical or research practices at HKU / Queen Mary Hospital
Application route
Email a full CV and covering letter with requested timing; reference letters preferred.
Published application documents
- Full CV
- Covering letter stating preferred timing
- Reference letters (preferred)
Published contact note: wyip@hku.hk; ortho@hku.hk; +852 2255 4654
Direct programme page · Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Official sources
Source review: 15 Oct 2026. Education history, additional appointments, publications and personal contact details are not added without separate official evidence.
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