Programme leadership profile

Brent R. DeGeorge Jr., MD, PhD and Aaron M. Freilich, MD

Combined Orthopaedic/Plastic Surgery Hand Fellowship

University of Virginia · Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Appointment evidence

Published role and affiliation

Brent R. DeGeorge Jr., MD, PhD and Aaron M. Freilich, MD is identified in the directory evidence for Combined Orthopaedic/Plastic Surgery Hand Fellowship at University of Virginia.

Leadership as published
Brent R. DeGeorge Jr., MD, PhD and Aaron M. Freilich, MD (Co-Directors, UVA page)
Evidence reviewed
15 Oct 2026
Affiliated training host
University of Virginia

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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

Combined Orthopaedic/Plastic Surgery Hand Fellowship

Combined Orthopaedic/Plastic Surgery Hand Fellowship in Charlottesville, Virginia, represented by an official plastic-surgery or microsurgery society listing. Current case mix, appointment terms and vacancies require direct confirmation.

Location
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Duration
Runs 1 August to 31 July of each academic year
Clinical participation
Advanced clinical training; operative scope varies by programme and licence
International applicants
Visa, state licensure and international-graduate eligibility must be confirmed directly
Funding
Stipend set annually by the UVA GME Consortium; for 2025-2026 the PGY-6 stipend is approximately $79,990 plus benefits. Fellows also receive $3,500 in travel reimbursement.
Application timing
The UVA page prints 15 November 2024 for the 2025-2026 year; no later deadline is stated.

Programme listed — intake not confirmed
Programme listed; current intake must be confirmed

Eligibility, training and application

Eligibility

Open to trainees completing residency training in plastic surgery or orthopaedic surgery.

Published training

  • Hand
  • Microsurgery
  • Upper-extremity reconstruction

Application route

All fellowship spots are filled through the National Resident Matching Program; applications are submitted via the ASSH Fellowship System.

No programme-specific document checklist is recorded. Follow the current official instructions.

Published contact note: Mindy Franke, Coordinator, tel 434-924-8711 (UVA page)

Official society listing · 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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