Subspecialty fellowship by location
Hand fellowship
in the Netherlands.
6 source-led programme profiles in the Netherlands, at 5 institutions. Hand, wrist and upper-limb reconstruction and trauma. Compare formats, application status and official sources before applying.
Programme list
Hand programmes in the Netherlands
Programmes with an upcoming cycle are listed first. Listings do not establish current vacancies.
- International Observership — Plastic SurgeryErasmus MC · Rotterdam, NetherlandsObservership · Rolling admission — availability unconfirmed · Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
- IBRA Resident and Scientific Fellowship — Hand and Upper Extremity UnitMaastricht University Medical Center+ (Hand and Upper Extremity Center) · Maastricht, NetherlandsHybrid clinical and research · Programme listed — intake not confirmed · Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
- NVPC Fellowship in Hand and Wrist Surgery (Martini, OZG, UMCG)Martini Ziekenhuis, Ommelander Ziekenhuis Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen · Groningen, NetherlandsClinical fellowship · Programme listed — intake not confirmed · Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
- NVPC-recognised Fellowship in Hand and Wrist Surgery (Hand-polschirurgie)Zuyderland Medisch Centrum · Sittard-Geleen, NetherlandsClinical fellowship · Programme listed — intake not confirmed · Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
- Hand Surgery Fellowship (self-funded) — Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand SurgeryErasmus MC · Rotterdam, NetherlandsClinical fellowship · Programme listed — intake not confirmed · Source reviewed 8 Oct 2026
- UMC Utrecht — Hand Surgery ObservershipUMC Utrecht · Utrecht, NetherlandsObservership · Programme listed — intake not confirmed · Source reviewed 8 Oct 2026
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How many hand fellowships are listed in the Netherlands?
PlasticFellow currently lists 6 source-backed hand programme profiles in the Netherlands, hosted by 5 institutions in 5 cities. This is a verified directory of documented routes, not a complete census of every training opportunity.
What types of hand training are available in the Netherlands?
Listed formats: clinical fellowship (3), observership (2), hybrid clinical and research (1). Observerships and short courses do not grant hands-on operating rights; check each profile for the supervised role it describes.
Are these hand fellowships recruiting now?
0 of these profiles list an upcoming application cycle, 0 show a passed deadline and 6 have no confirmed intake. Confirm current vacancies, dates and eligibility with the official source linked on each profile.
Can international surgeons apply for hand fellowships in the Netherlands?
Eligibility differs by host. Medical registration, language, visa and supervision rules decide whether a visiting surgeon can operate. Each profile states what its official source publishes about international applicants; confirm directly with the programme before applying.
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