Programme overview
What the official source supports
A one-year ACGME-accredited hand fellowship in Duke's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery covering acute hand trauma and replantation, reconstruction, nerve and brachial plexus problems, congenital hand conditions and free-tissue transfer.
Training structure
Published areas of exposure
- Acute hand trauma and microvascular emergencies
- Arthritis, Dupuytren's contracture and nerve compression
- Brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injuries in adults and children
- Congenital hand conditions and free-tissue transfer
- Weekly conferences and a required research project
Eligibility
Who should verify their fit
Completion of an ACGME-, AOA- or RCPSC-accredited general surgery, orthopaedic surgery or plastic surgery residency, with all USMLE/COMLEX steps passed within three attempts.
Application
Published application route
Apply through the ASSH Universal Hand Application (NRMP programme number 1529263F0).
Published application documents
- Personal statement and CV
- List of publications and presentations
- Three letters of recommendation, one from the chair or training director
- USMLE/COMLEX and medical school transcripts
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Programme leadership: Marc J. Richard — Program Training Director · Leadership profile →
Contact note: Cheryl DePaolis, Fellowship Program Coordinator — cheryl.depaolis@duke.edu
Sources and verification
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Duke Orthopaedics — Hand, Upper Extremity and Microvascular Surgery Fellowship ↗Last reviewed by PlasticFellow: 20 Oct 2026. Information not shown by an official source is labelled as unavailable or requiring confirmation.
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