Programme overview
What the official source supports
A FESSH award supporting trainee and established hand surgeons to visit a recognised hand centre in another European country.
Training structure
Published areas of exposure
- Visit to a European hand centre
- Detailed visit plan and budget
- Illustrated post-visit report
Eligibility
Who should verify their fit
Paying members of a national hand society with full FESSH membership; established surgeons should have passed the EBHS exam; one award per five years.
Application
Published application route
Submit CV, host acceptance letter, two recommendations, visit plan with budget and personal statement during the summer application window.
Published application documents
- 4-page curriculum vitae including photograph, current appointment, FESSH activities, meetings and courses attended, previous FESSH funding and relevant publications
- Letter of acceptance from the host centre(s)
- Two letters of recommendation (one from the head of training for trainees), combined into one file
- One-page description of the proposed visit with daily programme, expected cases and clinics, specialist interest and a budget
- 500-word personal statement
- Written confirmation that unused money is returned, that the applicant has sat or will sit the EBHS Diploma, and that a poster will be provided for the annual congress
This checklist summarises the linked official source. Confirm any updated forms and requirements before submission.
Contact note: FESSH management office: office@fessh.com; +36 70 360-0304 (printed on the FESSH site)
Sources and verification
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FESSH — official Travel Award page ↗Last reviewed by PlasticFellow: 15 Oct 2026. Information not shown by an official source is labelled as unavailable or requiring confirmation.
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