Fellowship Information & Application
Last updated Tuesday, September 15, 2009
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Hand Surgery Faculty and Fellows 2006 - From left to right :
Leonid Katolik, M.D. (faculty) Anthony J. Lauder, M.D. (fellow) Shai Luria, M.D. (ACE) Seth Dodds, M.D. (fellow) Wren McCallister, M.D. (fellow) Thomas Trumble, M.D. (faculty) Thanapong (Paul) Waitayawinyu, M.D. (Research Fellow)
Hand Surgery Faculty Fellows and Spouses 2007
2007-2008 hand fellows with Alex Shin M.D. 2008 Dirstine Lecture
2007-2008 Hand Fellows enjoying a sail on Dr. Nick Vedder’s boat, from left to right Michael Shuler, MD, Sarah Pettrone, MD, Jim Schlenker, MD, Jay Bridgeman, MD
Hand Fellows enjoying a sail with Dr. Nick Vedder, from left to right Michael Shuler, MD, Sarah Pettrone, MD, Jim Schlenker, MD, Jay Bridgeman, MD and Nick Vedder, MD
Introduction
About the fellowship
The University of Washington Hand Surgery Program covers the
affiliated University hospitals, which include the University of
Washington Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, and Children's
Hospital Medical Center.
The Hand Surgery Program is a cooperative effort by the Department
of Orthopedic Surgery and the Division of Plastic Surgery. Residents
from both Orthopedic Surgery and Plastic Surgery also take part in the
Hand Surgery Program.
The UW Hand Surgery Fellowship is a fully accredited program that
involves four fellows. They complete a 12-month program that begins
August 1st. The fellowship is in the national resident match program.
The salary is $57,012 annually, and the benefits are full health care
and life insurance. The fellows rotate at Harborview Medical Center,
University of Washington Medical Center, and Children's Medical Center.
Harborview Medical Center is a Level One Trauma Center where the
experience focuses on upper extremity trauma. The University of
Washington is a referral source for many conditions, such as arthritis,
and provides care for Husky athletes. Children's Hospital and Medical
Center provides an outstanding experience in the treatment of
congenital hand deformities and pediatric hand injuries.
The Program includes four Hand Surgery Fellows per year in an
accredited program in a program that is accredited by the Resident
Review Committee. The Program of Accreditation allows the Hand Surgery
Fellow at the University of Washington to qualify for the Certificate
of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery. The goal of the Hand and
Microsurgery Fellowship at the University of Washington is to teach the
basic science related to the normal function of pathology of the upper
extremity, peripheral nervous system, and microcirculation. Candidates
participating in this program are expected to master a clinical
knowledge of the basic diagnosis and treatment methods in Hand Surgery.
These methods include the rehabilitation for problems related to upper
extremity as well as surgical treatment. The faculty strives to provide
the best training program possible to help prepare graduates in Hand
Surgery for competitive positions in academic or community practice.
Candidates will be well versed in all aspects of Hand Surgery,
including Trauma, Reconstruction, Management of Pediatric; Management
of Congenital Hand problems as well as microvascular surgery with
replantation and free tissue transfer.
The Hand Surgery Fellowship began in 1990 at the University of
Washington. The Fellowship begins on August 1st and ends on July 31st.
The Fellowship is designed to begin one month after the completion of
the Residency Program in Orthopedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, or
General Surgery in order to allow candidates time to prepare for oral
or written Boards as required by their primary residency program. All
positions at the University of Washington Hand Fellowship are matched
through the NRMP, which stands for the National Resident Match Program.
The Hand and Microvascular Surgery Program is a participating member of
the Comprehensive Arthritis Program available to the University of
Washington. By integrating the Hand and Microvascular Surgery
Fellowship with the Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship Program at the
University of Washington, a combined experience in Hand Surgery as well
as Shoulder and Elbow experience is provided in order to provide a
comprehensive program for the entire upper extremity.
Application instructions
Applications for the 2011-2012 academic year must be received by December 18th, 2009. Interview dates have tentatively been scheduled January 28-29th, February 19-20th, March 25-26th. We are planning to have a dinner the evening before each scheduled day and a workshop as a portion of your time during the interviewing day.
Application Requirements
- Hand Fellow Application,
- 4 letters of recommendation (one must be from the Residency Director),
- USMLE or equivalent and / or Unoffical copy of Medical School Transcripts,
- Current CV
- photo (optional)
- All Due December 18th, 2009 (NO EXCEPTIONS)
Application downloads
We offer Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat versions of the application. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader or Microsoft Word installed to view these documents.
Contact information
Mail your completed application to:
Attn: Erin Van Antwerp
Department of Orthopedics & Sports Medicine University of Washington School of Medicine
Box 354740, 4245 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105-6008
You can also email your application to uwhand@u.washington.edu
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please
contact Fellowship Coordinator, 206-598-0395 or uwhand@u.washington.edu.
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