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Published role and affiliation
The official evidence identifies the leadership and affiliation listed below for Hand and Upper Limb Surgery Fellowship.
- Leadership as published
- Dr Michael Lapner
- Evidence reviewed
- 15 Oct 2026
- Affiliated training host
- University of Alberta — Western Hand & Upper Limb Facility (WULF)
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Training context
Published programme focus
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Associated training route
Clinical fellowship
Hand and Upper Limb Surgery Fellowship
A 12-month upper extremity fellowship at the Western Hand & Upper Limb Facility, open to graduates of orthopaedic or plastic surgery residency. Reported annual volumes on the page are more than 3,000 major and 2,000 minor procedures and 22,000 clinic visits. Fellows complete at least one scholarly project.
- Location
- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Duration
- 12 months; start July to August (flexible)
- Clinical participation
- Elbow, wrist, hand and shoulder surgery including acute and complex upper extremity trauma, arthroscopy and arthroplasty, joint instability and reconstruction, tendon, nerve and soft tissue reconstruction, and exposure to foundational microsurgical techniques; weekly academic rounds, teaching and on-call duties as appropriate; one protected research day per week
- International applicants
- International applicants are welcome and are advised to review licensure and funding requirements early; credential verification by the Physician Credentials Registry of Canada is required before acceptance
- Funding
- Canadian fellows are funded at PGY-6 level, supported by Fellows Surgical Assist Billings; international fellows must secure external funding
- Application timing
- 31 December 2026 (application window 1 November to 31 December 2026, for July/August 2028 entry); the page also describes the deadline as 18 months before the intended start date
Upcoming application cycle
2 fellows per year
Eligibility, training and application
Eligibility
Graduates of orthopaedic surgery, plastic surgery or an equivalent surgical residency; eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta; strong interest in advanced upper extremity surgery and academic engagement
Published training
- Acute and complex upper extremity trauma
- Degenerative, arthritic and post-traumatic conditions of the elbow, wrist, hand and shoulder
- Arthroscopy, arthroplasty, joint instability and reconstruction
- Tendon, nerve and soft tissue reconstruction with foundational microsurgical techniques
- Weekly academic rounds and case conferences; at least one scholarly project
Application route
Submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and three letters of reference electronically to the fellowship contact.
Published application documents
- Letter of interest
- Curriculum vitae
- Three letters of reference
Published contact note: Sonia Silva, sonia.silva@albertahealthservices.ca (as printed on the cited page)
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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