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Published role and affiliation
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- Leadership as published
- Eric Hentzen — Program Director
- Evidence reviewed
- 20 Oct 2026
- Affiliated training host
- University of California San Diego
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Training context
Published programme focus
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Associated training route
Clinical fellowship
Hand and Microvascular Surgery Fellowship
A one-year hand and microvascular fellowship in UC San Diego's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery covering clinical hand and upper extremity surgery, with a cadaver anatomy series and a required research project.
- Location
- San Diego, California, United States
- Duration
- 1 year (1 August to 31 July)
- Clinical participation
- Fellows work at UC San Diego Medical Center and the San Diego VA Medical Center
- International applicants
- International eligibility, licensing and visa support are not confirmed
- Funding
- Stipend commensurate with level of training (PGY 5 or 6) plus benefits
- Application timing
- 15 November 2026; in-person interviews January/February 2027
Upcoming application cycle
Current intake not confirmed
Eligibility, training and application
Eligibility
Board-qualified or board-certified graduates of an ACGME-accredited orthopaedic or plastic surgery residency, holding a California medical licence and fluoroscopy licence before starting.
Published training
- Trauma and adult reconstruction
- Neuromuscular disorders and congenital deformities
- Microsurgery
- Shoulder arthroscopy and reconstruction
- Weekly journal club, monthly conference and 13-week cadaver anatomy series
Application route
Apply through the ASSH; the programme participates in the NRMP match and no longer accepts paper applications.
Published application documents
- Three letters of recommendation
- CV and personal statement
- Medical school transcript
- USMLE or equivalent scores
Published contact note: Sandra Gutierrez, Fellowship Coordinator — s5gutierrez@health.ucsd.edu, 858-657-5296
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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