Advanced hands-on hand surgery training at Tufts Medical Center
Fellows in the Hand Surgery Fellowship gain hands-on training experience that prepares them for independent practice. Each fellow spends 6 months at Tufts Medical Center and 6 months at New England Baptist Hospital/Hand Center at Boston Sports and Shoulder Center, working directly with leading hand specialists. This structure provides broad exposure to complex trauma, reconstruction, degenerative conditions, microsurgery and other hand, wrist and elbow pathologies.
The preceptorship model ensures personalized mentorship, allowing fellows to take meaningful responsibility for patient care while refining diagnostic skills, decision-making and surgical technique. High case volume and diverse clinical rotations give fellows the opportunity to manage both common and rare conditions, building confidence in their judgment and technical abilities.
Structured learning is a core part of the fellowship. Fellows participate in a weekly hand surgery conference at Tufts Medical Center, monthly Hand Journal Club sessions and a monthly conference on rare hand surgery topics. A week-long microsurgery course and multiple opportunities for clinical and basic research further enhance the training experience, providing a balanced combination of surgical practice, academic engagement and mentorship.
