Hand and Microvascular Surgery Fellowship — University of California San Diego, United States

Programme overview

What the official source supports

A one-year hand and microvascular fellowship in UC San Diego's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery covering clinical hand and upper extremity surgery, with a cadaver anatomy series and a required research project.

Training structure

Published areas of exposure

Trauma and adult reconstruction
Neuromuscular disorders and congenital deformities
Microsurgery
Shoulder arthroscopy and reconstruction
Weekly journal club, monthly conference and 13-week cadaver anatomy series

Eligibility

Who should verify their fit

Board-qualified or board-certified graduates of an ACGME-accredited orthopaedic or plastic surgery residency, holding a California medical licence and fluoroscopy licence before starting.

Application

Published application route

Apply through the ASSH; the programme participates in the NRMP match and no longer accepts paper applications.

Published application documents

Three letters of recommendation
CV and personal statement
Medical school transcript
USMLE or equivalent scores

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Programme leadership: Eric Hentzen — Program Director · Leadership profile →

Contact note: Sandra Gutierrez, Fellowship Coordinator — s5gutierrez@health.ucsd.edu, 858-657-5296

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UC San Diego Orthopaedics — Hand Surgery Fellowship ↗

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