Benefits and Programs for Residents and Fellows
Candidate Membership - Join ASSH now! No dues for qualifying residents or fellows.
FREE Online Access to the ASSH Journal of Hand Surgery - North American Residents and Fellows Only!
Online Journal Club - Read reviews of upper extremity articles found in the latest journals.
Reduced Prices - North American residents and fellows qualify for reduced prices on all ASSH courses and products. Contact the ASSH Central Office at (847)384-8300 or info@assh.org for more information.
Research Grants - Explore the research funds available from ASSH and other sources. ASSH awards up to $20,000 for Basic Science Research related to hand surgery and study of the upper extremity, and $10,000 a year, for up to two years, for Clinical Research.
Adrian E. Flatt Residents and Fellows Conference - Offered at the same time as the ASSH Annual Meeting, the Adrian E. Flatt Residents and Fellows Conference provides a forum for residents and fellows to share their work and interact with the leaders in the hand surgery field. For dates of upcoming conferences, check the dates for Upcoming Annual Meetings.
Choosing a Career in Hand Surgery
CAQ - Learn about the Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery
Fellowship Programs - Find-a-Fellowship in Hand Surgery, and program openings or print a Universal Fellowship Application.
How to Become A Hand Surgeon - Information on Core Competencies, CAQ and MOC
Jobs for Hand Surgeons - Post your resume and/or search for job openings for hand surgeons
Resident Match Program - Interested in a fellowship in hand surgery? Visit the NRMP website for information on the Combined Musculoskeletal Match in Hand Surgery.