Host overview
Training at this institution
The directory documents 2 training routes associated with The University of Hong Kong — Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Division of Hand Surgery (Queen Mary Hospital). Compare each programme’s requirements and source evidence below.
- Published locations
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Training pathways
- Clinical fellowship; Observership
- Named leadership
- 2 of 2 programme records
- Official evidence
- 1 linked source
Published training focus
Faculty and programme leadership
- Dr. Josephine Wing-yuk Ip
Hand Surgery Clinical Fellowship
Dr. Josephine Wing-yuk Ip (Division of Hand Surgery and Paralytic Reconstruction lead; published fellowship enquiry contact) - Dr. Josephine Wing-yuk Ip
Hand Surgery Observership and Visiting Hand Surgeon Attachment
Dr. Josephine Wing-yuk Ip (Division of Hand Surgery and Paralytic Reconstruction lead; published enquiry contact)
Programmes and application details
Clinical fellowship
Hand Surgery Clinical Fellowship
Full clinical hand fellowship in HKU's Division of Hand Surgery, with clinical work at Queen Mary Hospital and the Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital congenital hand service. The page is an orthopaedic programme page and is undated.
- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Duration
- 3–6 months
- Clinical participation
- Clinical duties including clinics, ward rounds, case conferences and participation in surgical operations; research project and manuscript writing
- International applicants
- Offer contingent on limited registration with the Hong Kong Medical Council. Waiting lists can be long; early application advised.
- Funding
- HK$4,000 per month honorarium; accommodation provided
- Application timing
- Rolling waiting list; early application advised
Programme listed — intake not confirmed
The HKU page states start dates are flexible; the waiting list can be long, so early application is advised.
Eligibility, training and application
Eligibility
Medical degree recognised by the Medical Council of Hong Kong and evidence of completed specialist orthopaedic training or equivalent.
Published training
- Hand surgery clinical service at Queen Mary Hospital cluster sites
- Participation in operations under division supervision
- Clinical or basic-science research project with manuscript writing
Application route
Email a full CV, covering letter with requested timing, and reference letters. A telephone interview may be held.
Published application documents
- Full CV
- Covering letter stating requested fellowship timing
- Reference letters
Published contact note: wyip@hku.hk (also listed historically as wyip@hkucc.hku.hk); Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Queen Mary Hospital, 103 Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong; ortho@hku.hk; +852 2255 4654
Direct programme page · Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Observership
Hand Surgery Observership and Visiting Hand Surgeon Attachment
Short observership and visiting-surgeon routes in HKU's Division of Hand Surgery, separate from the 3–6 month clinical fellowship.
- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Duration
- 2–4 weeks
- Clinical participation
- Short-term observation to familiarise with clinical or research practices; not a scrubbing clinical post
- International applicants
- Suitably qualified researchers or clinicians. Confirm visa and hospital access with the department.
- Funding
- Unpaid; training fee HK$100 per working day (waiver may be requested; decision by the Division Chief or designate)
- Application timing
- Rolling; start any time subject to accommodation and visitor numbers
Programme listed — intake not confirmed
The HKU page states visits can start at any time of year, subject to accommodation availability and the number of visiting fellows at the time.
Eligibility, training and application
Eligibility
Suitably qualified researchers or clinicians as published.
Published training
- Observation of hand division clinical or research practices at HKU / Queen Mary Hospital
Application route
Email a full CV and covering letter with requested timing; reference letters preferred.
Published application documents
- Full CV
- Covering letter stating preferred timing
- Reference letters (preferred)
Published contact note: wyip@hku.hk; ortho@hku.hk; +852 2255 4654
Direct programme page · Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Official sources and review dates
- HKU Orthopaedics & Traumatology — Hand/Foot & Ankle Programme page ↗Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
These sources document the listed training routes. Institutional rankings, bed counts, accreditation, full staff rosters and current vacancies are not inferred.
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