Florida International University/Baptist Health Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Fellowship Grant

Florida International University/Baptist Health Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Fellowship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Florida International University (FIU)
Last Updated: October 10, 2025

Summary

The Florida International University/Baptist Health Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Fellowship is a one-year program designed to provide advanced training in upper extremity surgery for diverse patient populations. Fellows engage with experienced surgeons, participate in numerous surgical procedures, and gain invaluable clinical, surgical, and research experience. With a focus on developing skilled hand surgeons, the fellowship prepares candidates for successful practices across various settings while making a significant impact in the South Florida community.

Overview

Florida International University/Baptist Health Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Fellowship The Florida International University/Baptist Health Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Fellowship is a one-year intensive program that provides a concentrated educational experience in upper extremity surgery for a wide range of patients, including newborns to the elderly with acute and chronic hand and upper extremity conditions. Developing Tomorrow’s Hand Surgeons The Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Fellowship provides fellows with an intellectually stimulating and challenging clinical, surgical and research environment to develop orthopaedic hand surgeons who are prepared and qualified to enter any practice setting. Fellows work hand in hand with fellowship-trained, board-certified hand, orthopaedic sports and plastic surgeons from Baptist Health Orthopaedic Care on the assessment and treatment of inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures, pre-and-post-operative exams and consultations, trauma cases and rehabilitation. Fellows will be active in the operating room performing a robust number of procedures, averaging 700 surgical cases every year. Most procedures take place at the state-of-the-art Baptist Health Surgery Center – Coral Gables. Program size 2 Fellows Our program attracts, educates and retains exceptional talent to serve the South Florida community. Acceptance/admission to the program is contingent on the submission of all requested materials and meeting all eligibility requirements determined by the program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Board-eligible graduate of a US ACGME-accredited residency program in orthopaedic surgery, general surgery or plastic surgeryMust be eligible to be granted an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of FloridaCandidates will need to register and create a match list with the NRMP