Mission
The mission of the American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand is to advance the care of hand and upper extremity disorders by supporting education and research through the efficient collection of donations and administration of grants.
Vision
The American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand will be recognized as the world’s premier source of financial support for upper extremity research and education. Hand care professionals, students, industry and the public will value and respect us for our unsurpassed support of education and scientific investigation, unquestionable integrity and fiscal responsibility.
Core Values
Integrity is our most important asset. We will always adhere to the highest ethical principles while seeking new and innovative ways to raise capital for hand and upper extremity research and education. In partnership with the ASSH, we will administer resources responsibly and distribute funds with the utmost fairness and impartiality.
Statement created January 19, 2002.
AFSH is a 501(c)3 organization.