Fellowship Information & Application
Last updated Thursday, August 21, 2008
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 IntroductionAbout 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 Orthopaedic Surgery and the Division of Plastic Surgery. Residents
from both Orthopaedic 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 $54,264 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 Orthopaedic 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 must be received by January 9th, 2009. Interview dates have tentatively been scheduled February 12-13th, March 13-14th, and April 10-11th, 2009. 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,
- USMLE or equivalent and / or Unoffical copy of Medical School Transcripts,
- Current CV
- photo (optional)
- All Due January 9 (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: Tennile Monroe
Department of Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine University of Washington School of Medicine
Box 354743, 4245 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105-4743.
You can also email your application to Tennile at tnm3@u.washington.edu
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please
contact Tennile Monroe, 206-598-1879 tnm3@u.washington.edu.
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