Programme overview
What the official source supports
An ACGME-accredited hand fellowship in the orthopedic surgery department with a strong focus on advanced nerve surgery, including adult and paediatric brachial plexus work, nerve transfers and microvascular reconstruction.
Training structure
Published areas of exposure
- Acute and chronic trauma, tendon and bone reconstruction
- Peripheral nerve disorders
- Brachial plexus surgery and nerve transfers
- Microvascular reconstruction
- Elbow and shoulder surgery
Eligibility
Who should verify their fit
Completed orthopedic surgery or plastic surgery residency and an unrestricted New York State licence by the start of the fellowship year.
Application
Published application route
Submit through the ASSH Fellowship Application Platform with CV, USMLE report, three letters, transcript and training verification; the programme participates in the NRMP match.
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: Benjamin Berenfeld — Director, Hand Surgery Fellowship Program · Leadership profile →
Application contact details are not recorded. Use the official source to locate the responsible office.
Sources and verification
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Montefiore Einstein — Hand Surgery Fellowship ↗Last reviewed by PlasticFellow: 29 Oct 2026. Information not shown by an official source is labelled as unavailable or requiring confirmation.
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