Fellowship in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery

1. Applicants must hold a medical degree and have completed an accredited residency program in Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, or General Surgery in the United States or Canada.
2. Applicants must meet the applicable board-eligibility requirements.
3. Applicants must be eligible to obtain an unrestricted Georgia medical license and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
4. Applicants must provide a current Curriculum Vitae.
5. Applicants must submit a brief personal statement.
6. Applicants must provide United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) transcripts showing that all three steps have been passed.
7. Applicants must submit three to four letters of recommendation on official letterhead, including one from the department chair or residency program director.
8. Applicants must provide a medical school transcript and a recent photograph.

Emory University School of Medicine is a medical education and research institution located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, offering specialized clinical training through its Department of Orthopaedics. The institution provides advanced medical education, patient care, and research opportunities through its affiliated hospitals and specialized clinical centers. The Hand & Upper Extremity Fellowship offers comprehensive postgraduate surgical training in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. The program provides clinical and operative experience in complex hand surgery, arthroscopy, joint reconstruction, microsurgery, peripheral nerve and brachial plexus reconstruction, congenital hand conditions, and upper extremity trauma. Fellows also participate in academic conferences, research projects, and rotations across academic hospitals, private practice centers, and trauma facilities, preparing them for specialized surgical practice and academic careers.

1. Prepare the required documents, including a Curriculum Vitae, personal statement, examination transcripts, medical school transcript, recent photograph, and three to four letters of recommendation.
2. Complete and submit the online application through the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH).
3. Apply through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Match coordinated by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
4. Participate in the interview process if shortlisted by the program.
5. Complete the required selection, licensing, and credentialing procedures according to Emory University's instructions.