Programme overview
What the official source supports
Paediatric hand and microvascular surgery with congenital and traumatic cases.
Training structure
Published areas of exposure
- Paediatric hand and microvascular surgery including complex congenital reconstruction, trauma, cerebral palsy, obstetric brachial plexus palsy and paediatric microsurgery
- Assisting consultants in private hand practices; locum consultant work possible with appropriate qualifications
- Research project required for peer-reviewed submission
Eligibility
Who should verify their fit
Qualified plastic surgeons (pre-requisite stated on the RCH education page).
Application
Published application route
Apply through the Careers page on the RCH website when the February 2027 window opens. Email plastic.surgery@rch.org.au for further details.
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: Prof. Christopher Coombs; A/Prof. Bruce Johnstone; A/Prof. David McCombe; Mr Will Alexander; Mr Damon Thomas (Melbourne Paediatric Hand Centre faculty named on the RCH education page) · Leadership profile →
Contact note: plastic.surgery@rch.org.au
Sources and verification
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RCH — fellowship education page ↗Last reviewed by PlasticFellow: 12 Oct 2026. Information not shown by an official source is labelled as unavailable or requiring confirmation.
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