Train with leading hand surgery specialists in Boston

The Tufts Medical Center Combined Hand Surgery Fellowship is led by Charles Cassidy, MD, Orthopaedist-in-Chief and Henry H. Banks Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery, and Tracy Webber, MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon and Assistant Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine. Both are recognized leaders in hand and upper extremity surgery with deep expertise in trauma, reconstruction, microsurgery and joint replacement.

Our fellows work directly with hand surgery specialists at Tufts Medical Center and New England Baptist Hospital, gaining experience across a wide range of complex and routine cases. Faculty are actively engaged in education, research and leadership within regional and national hand surgery societies.

Our graduates go on to build successful careers in academic and private practice. The program’s collaborative environment includes orthopedic and plastic surgeons, residents, physician assistants and certified hand therapists, all dedicated to providing outstanding care and an exceptional training experience

Hand surgery research + scholarly opportunities at Tufts Medical Center

Tufts Medical Center offers fellows access to a gross anatomy lab, a pathology lab and a bio-skills lab, along with an outstanding occupational therapy department located on the clinic floor. Fellows are encouraged to participate in the service’s clinical and basic science research activities, contributing to studies that advance the understanding and treatment of hand, wrist and elbow conditions. Faculty mentors provide guidance throughout the research process, helping fellows develop study design, data analysis, manuscript preparation and presentation skills.

Engagement in research allows fellows to build a strong academic portfolio, refine analytical skills and contribute to innovations in hand surgery while balancing clinical training and hands-on experience.