Welcome to the Scott W. Wolfe Hand Surgical Traveling Fellowship application!
ALL applications are due by January 1st!
The Traveling Fellowship will enable post graduate subspecialty education and surgical training for HSS Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery fellows by visiting national and international centers of excellence.
Please note eligibility: ONLY incoming HSS Upper Extremity Surgery Fellows following their graduation in good standing from an accredited orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, or general surgery residency are eligible for this program.
Additionally, please have the following information available with electronic versions of required documents listed below:
- Updated CV
- Any proposed educational courses that would complement the training
- Anticipated Duration of the fellowship and estimated budget for travel and expenses
- One-page personal statement
- Two recommendation letters from Hand Surgery mentors
- Digital photo (passport size; 2" x 2")
After you have collected the above materials, please press next to begin.
Program Highlights
• Selected fellows will be awarded a maximum of $25,000.00 to cover travel expenses, accommodation, course registration(s), and meals
during their fellowship
• 4-8 Weeks in duration, must be completed within three months of graduation from HSS Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship
• Travel expenses to the HSS alumni weekend and/or HSS Hand Conference
of the year following the fellowship will be covered for accepted
abstracts.
Fellowship Requirements
• Fellows are expected to present a report of their travels to the HSS Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Service at Thursday Morning
Conference.
• A final report and HSS Alumni Weekend presentation abstract will be due by November 30 of the fellowship/award year.
• A written report and summary of the travel experience should be submitted within 30 days following the program completion.