Programme overview
What the official source supports
Launched in 2021 and run annually, this BSSH fellowship brings one nominated hand surgeon from each of four invited international societies to the UK for two weeks. Fellows spend several days at three centres and attend the BSSH autumn meeting. It is by nomination rather than open application.
Training structure
Published areas of exposure
- 3–4 days of observation at each of three UK hand centres
- Attendance at the BSSH Autumn Scientific Meeting and Society Dinner
Eligibility
Who should verify their fit
Full or trainee members of the four invited international hand societies, in their final year of training or no more than five years after completing training or board certification.
Application
Published application route
Candidates are selected and nominated by their own national hand society; no open application route is described.
A programme-specific document checklist is not published in the recorded evidence. Follow the official application instructions; do not assume a generic checklist is sufficient.
Contact note: Use the BSSH Contact Us page
Sources and verification
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BSSH — International Visiting Fellowship page ↗Last reviewed by PlasticFellow: 15 Nov 2026. Information not shown by an official source is labelled as unavailable or requiring confirmation.
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