Programme overview
What the official source supports
An ACGME-accredited 12-month hand surgery fellowship in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, designed for orthopaedic and plastic surgery residency graduates.
Training structure
Published areas of exposure
- Hand surgery fellowship accredited by the ACGME
- Curriculum is linked from the page but not described on it
Eligibility
Who should verify their fit
Described as designed for orthopaedic and plastic residents who have completed residency training; the page's wording on timing is inconsistent, so confirm with the programme.
Application
Published application route
Submit the Universal Hand Surgery Fellowship Application through the ASSH website.
Published application documents
- Universal Hand Surgery Fellowship Application
- At least three letters of recommendation
- Updated CV
- USMLE Step 1, 2 and 3 (or COMLEX) scores
This checklist summarises the linked official source. Confirm any updated forms and requirements before submission.
Contact note: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 513-558-2978 — shelley.hess@uc.edu
Sources and verification
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University of Cincinnati Orthopaedics — Stern Hand Surgery Fellowship application process ↗Last reviewed by PlasticFellow: 20 Oct 2026. Information not shown by an official source is labelled as unavailable or requiring confirmation.
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