Programme overview
What the official source supports
The Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship program at HSS exposes and trains fellows in a wide range of treatments from the most complex peripheral nerve dysfunction to the more common sports-related injuries to the hand, with subspecialty interests among 16 hand surgery faculty including brachial plexus surgery, limb-sparing tumor procedures, microsurgery and arthroscopy.
Training structure
Published areas of exposure
- Four 3-month rotations across hand and upper extremity
- 1-week intensive course in microsurgical skills at the outset of the fellowship
- Peripheral nerve and brachial plexus surgery
- Weekly cadaveric upper extremity teaching session
- Required research project presented at the conclusion of the year
Eligibility
Who should verify their fit
Eligibility must be confirmed with the programme; applications are made through the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
Application
Published application route
Apply for this fellowship through the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
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.
Programme leadership: Daniel A. Osei, MD, MSc (Fellowship Director, Hand and Upper Extremity Service) · Leadership profile →
Contact note: Jayla West, westj@hss.edu, 212.224.7947
Sources and verification
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HSS — official fellowship page ↗Last reviewed by PlasticFellow: 28 Oct 2026. Information not shown by an official source is labelled as unavailable or requiring confirmation.
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