{"id":6722,"date":"2018-01-18T10:15:35","date_gmt":"2018-01-18T15:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/graduate-medical-education\/?page_id=6722"},"modified":"2025-04-28T15:30:45","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T19:30:45","slug":"application-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/graduate-medical-education\/hand-surgery-fellowship\/application-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Application Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-6722\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-6722-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-6722-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6722-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><p>The University of Connecticut Hand Surgery Fellowship is a one year, ACGME accredited program. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Certificate of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants must have completed primary specialty training in an accredited residency in orthopaedics, plastic surgery, or general surgery. Applicants should register with the NRMP, as the University of Connecticut Hand Surgery Fellowship participates in the matching program.<\/p>\n<p>Applications should be submitted through the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.assh.org\/For-Physicians\/Fellowship-Programs\">ASSH online submission platform<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deadline:<\/strong> November 15th<\/p>\n<h3>Eligibility and Selection Criteria<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Universal Hand Application<\/li>\n<li>CV<\/li>\n<li>Personal Statement<\/li>\n<li>ECFMG Certificate (if applicable)<\/li>\n<li>Three letters of recommendation<\/li>\n<li>Passport sized photograph<\/li>\n<li>USMLE scores Steps 1, 2 and 3<\/li>\n<li>Must have completed at least five years in an ACGME accredited residency<\/li>\n<li>We accept applications from U.S. citizens, U.S. residents and J-1 visa holders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Sample Contract:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/graduate-medical-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2017\/12\/sample_contract-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download and\/or Print Sample Contract<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/graduate-medical-education\/eligibility-requirements-and-selection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View more information on Eligibility Requirements and Selection.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Our program does not discriminate with respect to gender, race, age, religion, color, natural origin, disability, or any other applicable legally protected status.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-6722-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-6722-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6722-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Frequently Asked Questions <\/h3><div class=\"textwidget\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-6722-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-6722-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6722-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><div class='uc-accordion'>Can I still submit a paper application?<\/div><\/h3><div class=\"textwidget\"><p>It is preferred that all applicants use the ASSH online platform. If you are having difficulty with this submission method, please contact Rachel Perry at <a href=\"Mailto:rperry@thehandcenteronline.com\" rel=\"\">rperry@thehandcenteronline.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-6722-2-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce\" data-index=\"3\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><div class='uc-accordion'>Does your institution sponsor H1B visas?<\/div><\/h3><div class=\"textwidget\"><p>No.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-6722-2-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce\" data-index=\"4\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><div class='uc-accordion'>How many fellowship positions do you have?<\/div><\/h3><div class=\"textwidget\"><p>We have two ACGME accredited clinical positions. We also have a non-accredited research position for candidates that have completed our fellowship.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-6722-2-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce\" data-index=\"5\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><div class='uc-accordion'>How many applicants do you interview?<\/div><\/h3><div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Around 35 to 40 applicants.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-6722-2-0-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><div class='uc-accordion'>Do you participate in the NRMP?<\/div><\/h3><div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Yes. Our NRMP program code is 1094263F0.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The University of Connecticut Hand Surgery Fellowship is a one year, ACGME accredited program. 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