Hand Surgery Fellowship Program
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Advance your career with the Hand Surgery Fellowship at Tufts Medical Center

Our Hand Surgery Fellowship is a one-year program that provides advanced training in the full spectrum of hand, wrist and elbow care. Fellows split their time between Tufts Medical Center and New England Baptist Hospital, gaining experience in both academic and specialized orthopedic settings. The fellowship prepares surgeons to confidently manage complex trauma, reconstruction, degenerative conditions and microsurgery while building strong clinical judgment, technical skills and teaching ability.

The fellowship complements the Orthopaedic Residency Program at Tufts Medical Center, offering an advanced pathway for surgeons pursuing subspecialty expertise in hand and upper extremity surgery. Fellows work closely with expert faculty in a preceptorship model, taking on meaningful responsibility in the clinic and operating room. With a high case volume, structured didactics and opportunities for research, the fellowship is designed to help graduates transition smoothly into independent practice.

Program highlights include:

  • Broad surgical experience in trauma, reconstruction, arthritis, nerve conditions, congenital anomalies and tumors
  • Balanced training across Tufts Medical Center and New England Baptist Hospital
  • Dedicated teaching through weekly hand surgery conference, monthly journal club and specialized lectures
  • A week-long microsurgery course included in the curriculum
  • Time for academic work and research supported by faculty mentorship
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Starla Pathak
Education Program Manager
Training in hand, wrist and elbow surgery at Tufts Medical Center
815+
Hands-on experience across trauma, reconstruction, arthritis and nerve conditions
Surgeries
6,800+
Broad exposure to hand, wrist and elbow cases
Patients

The Tufts Medical Center Combined Hand Surgery Fellowship is a one-year program designed to provide advanced training in the full spectrum of hand, wrist and elbow care. Fellows gain experience managing complex trauma, reconstruction, degenerative conditions and microsurgery, building strong clinical judgment, technical skill and teaching ability. The program emphasizes meaningful responsibility in both clinic and the operating room.

Fellows work closely with expert faculty in a preceptorship model, allowing for personalized mentorship and hands-on guidance in patient care. With a high case volume and structured didactics, fellows develop confidence in evaluating new patients, planning treatments and performing surgeries across a broad range of conditions.

In addition to clinical training, the fellowship provides opportunities for research and academic work. Fellows participate in weekly conferences, monthly journal clubs and specialized lectures, and complete a week-long microsurgery course as part of the curriculum. The combination of clinical exposure, mentorship and academic engagement prepares graduates for a smooth transition into independent practice.

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