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
