The Mary S. Stern Fellowship

This one-year program, offered by Hand Surgery Specialists to residents seeking certification, provides advanced training in hand surgery and microsurgery. Established in 1987 by Dr. Peter J. Stern, it underscores the strong commitment to education that is a fundamental value of the physicians at the Hand Surgery Center.

Designed for orthopedic, plastic and general surgeons who have completed their residency training, the Fellowship is divided into three four-month rotations: the “Stern service,” the “Hand Surgery Specialist service” and University service. It is accredited by the ACGME (Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education).

A fellowship is a required component of the Certificate of Added Qualifications in surgery of the hand. This certificate is the medical establishment’s imprimatur for doctors aspiring to the hand surgery specialty. All members of Hand Surgery Specialists must have it.

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