Steve K. Lee

The Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship program at HSS exposes and trains fellows in a wide range of treatments from the most complex peripheral nerve dysfunction to the more common sports-related injuries to the hand, with subspecialty interests among 16 hand surgery faculty including brachial plexus surgery, limb-sparing tumor procedures, microsurgery and arthroscopy.

• Format: Clinical fellowship, One year (four 3-month rotations). Operative and clinical training in a one-on-one mentorship environment; fellows teach residents, direct a weekly cadaveric teaching session and complete a research project
• Who can apply: Eligibility must be confirmed with the programme; applications are made through the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
• International applicants: HSS requires a New York State medical licence for the ambulatory surgery rotation. Its general fellowship policy directs non-US citizens to ECFMG for J-1 sponsorship information and asks applicants needing immigration processing or a limited permit to begin at least six months ahead. Confirm programme eligibility and immigration arrangements with HSS.
• Funding: Stipend: $124,000 per annum/benefits (subsidized housing also available)
• Intake and dates: Four ACGME-accredited positions; one-year fellowship from 1 August to 31 July. The published position count does not confirm a current vacancy. The ASSH portal lists 17 November 2026 as its application deadline. HSS lists its programme deadline as TBA. (Programme listed — intake not confirmed).
• How to apply: Submit the application through ASSH and register separately for the NRMP Hand Surgery Match. Check the programme listing for any additional documents, such as transcripts.

Programme details reviewed 1 Nov 2026. Full programme page → · HSS — official fellowship page ↗