Fellowship in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery
Duration: 1 Year(s)
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (JHUSOM), Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Hand Surgery
Affiliation
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore
Overview
The Fellowship in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (JHUSOM), Baltimore is a one-year, ACGME-accredited post-residency program designed for surgeons who have completed training in orthopaedic or plastic surgery. The fellowship provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary training under expert faculty from both the Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Fellows gain extensive hands-on experience in the diagnosis and surgical management of hand, wrist, and upper limb disorders, including trauma, nerve injuries, microsurgery, and reconstructive procedures. The program also emphasizes clinical decision-making, research involvement, and academic development, preparing fellows for advanced clinical practice or academic careers in hand surgery.
Admission Intake
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Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
The stipend for the Fellowship in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (JHUSOM), Baltimore is commensurate with the fellow’s PGY level
Accomodation:
At Your Own
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Must have a medical degree (MD/DO or equivalent such as MBBS)
- Completion of a residency in Orthopaedic Surgery or Plastic Surgery from an accredited program
- Candidates are generally expected to be board-eligible or board-certified in their specialty
- Preference may be given to applicants with training from U.S. or Canadian accredited residency programs
- Strong clinical and surgical background in upper extremity/hand surgery is required
- Submission of letters of recommendation and academic credentials is mandatory (standard fellowship requirement)
- For international applicants: valid ECFMG certification is typically required for U.S. clinical training
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Confirm Eligibility
- Candidate must have completed Orthopaedic Surgery or Plastic Surgery residency (required before applying).
- Application Submission
- Apply directly to the fellowship program (this program may not always use ERAS/Match; many hand fellowships follow direct or specialty match pathways).
- Submit Required Documents
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal Statement
- 2–3 Letters of Recommendation (including from program director)
- Medical degree & residency completion certificates
- Application Review
- Applications are reviewed by faculty selection committee based on training, surgical experience, and academic profile.
- Interview Invitation
- Shortlisted candidates are invited for interview (virtual or in-person)
- Interview evaluates clinical knowledge, surgical skills, and program fit
- Selection Decision
- Final selection is based on overall profile + interview performance
- Offer Letter
- Selected candidates receive an official offer from Johns Hopkins
- Acceptance & Onboarding
- Candidate accepts the offer and completes:
- Credentialing & licensing (Maryland)
- Hospital onboarding formalities
