Program Overview

Introduction to the Hand Surgery Fellowship Program

The University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital Hand Surgery Fellowship Program is designed to provide advanced training in hand and microvascular surgery. The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and offers two positions per year to board-eligible general surgeons, plastic surgeons, and orthopedic surgeons.

Mission and Vision

The mission of the program is to provide the highest level of orthopaedic hand and microvascular surgery education, grounded in mentorship, uncompromising patient care, and diverse surgical training. The program aims to advance education and training in hand and microvascular surgery while providing the highest quality medical and surgical care.

Program Director's Welcome

The program director, Patrick W. Owens, M.D., welcomes applicants to the program and highlights the unique features of the fellowship. The program offers a comprehensive teaching curriculum, mentorship, and research opportunities, as well as conference and educational stipends.

Program Highlights

• Accreditation: Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
• Number of Fellows per Year: 2
• Duration of Fellowship: 1 year
• Clinical Experience: 5,000+ visits and 500 orthopedic procedures performed annually
• Research Opportunities: State-of-the-art research facility and high-fidelity patient simulators

Clinical Experience

The program is based on Dr. Peter Stern's lecture series, and fellows participate in academic conferences, Grand Rounds, microvascular lab, and monthly journal club. Fellows are provided with educational resources, including conference and educational stipends and access to the Louis Calder Memorial Library.

Alumni Placements

The program has a strong track record of placing alumni in academic and private practice positions, including:

• Academic Practice: Baptist Health South Florida, University of California, San Francisco Fresno Medical Education Program, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
• Private Practice: Benefis Health System, Hand & Plastic Surgery Centre, PLC, Kaiser Permanente Glenlake Comprehensive Specialty Center, MSK Group, PC, Orthopedic Center of Florida, Orthopaedic Surgical Associates, PC, Regional Plastic Surgery Center & Spa

Faculty

The program faculty includes:

• Aaron Berger, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor
• David Chen, M.D., Assistant Professor
• Seth Dodds, M.D., Associate Professor
• Natalia Fullerton, M.D., MS, Assistant Professor
• Helen Hui-Chou, M.D., FACS, Assistant Professor
• Patrick Owens, M.D., Director, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery) Fellowship Program

Conclusion

The University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital Hand Surgery Fellowship Program offers a comprehensive and rigorous training program in hand and microvascular surgery. With a strong focus on education, research, and clinical experience, the program is designed to prepare fellows for successful careers in academic and private practice.