Plastic Surgery Hand, Nerve and Microsurgery Fellowship — Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, United States

Programme overview

What the official source supports

A plastic-surgery fellowship spanning Barnes-Jewish and St. Louis Children's hospitals, with substantial hand reconstruction and peripheral nerve training.

Training structure

Published areas of exposure

Microsurgical coverage and hand trauma
Pediatric congenital hand reconstruction
Brachial plexus, nerve transfers and peripheral nerve surgery

Eligibility

Who should verify their fit

Complete residency in plastic, neurosurgical, orthopaedic or general surgery and demonstrate interest in peripheral nerve pathology and surgery.

Application

Published application route

Apply through the ASSH Fellowship Application platform. ASSH application for the 2028–29 cycle opens 16 September 2026 and closes 17 November 2026 on the reviewed page.

Published application documents

Current CV/resume including publications, presentations, research and grant experience
Personal statement
USMLE or alternate examination scores
Headshot photograph (.jpg)
Three letters of recommendation (including the residency programme chief and a hand surgeon)

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Programme leadership: Ida K. Fox, MD (Director, Hand Surgery Fellowship); Mitchell A. Pet, MD (Associate Director) · Leadership profile →

Contact note: Jessilyn Evans: j.kelting@wustl.edu

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WashU plastic surgery hand fellowship ↗

Last reviewed by PlasticFellow: 13 Oct 2026. Information not shown by an official source is labelled as unavailable or requiring confirmation.

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