Applications for the Hand Surgery Fellowship beginning August 1, 2028 will be accepted until November 17, 2026. If you want to be considered for both the plastic surgery and orthopedic surgery positions, you must apply to both programs.
You will need to register with the NRMP for the Combined Musculoskeletal Matching Program (CMMP).
Please submit the following information with your application packet: Completed Universal Hand Application Curriculum Vitae Transcript, Copy of USMLE Step I, II and III Scores, and three letters of recommendation, including one from your program director. You may send your completed Hand Fellowship Application materials through the ASSH portal to:
Sue Giang
Hand Surgery Fellowship Coordinator
Department of Plastic Surgery
3550 Terrace Street
Scaife Hall, Suite 664
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
Office: 412-932-7826
Fax: 412-383-8986
E-mail: giangn@upmc.edu