About the Program
The Baylor College of Medicine ACGME-approved Hand Surgery Fellowship covers the entire spectrum of upper extremity surgery with major emphasis on the hand and wrist-acute trauma, reconstructive surgery, brachial plexus, free bone and myocutaneuous flaps, replantation, total joint replacement, sports medicine, congenital deformities and arthroscopy.
Training and Faculty
Training occurs at the renowned Texas Medical Center and includes Baylor St Luke’s Medical Center McNair Campus, Ben Taub Hospital, Texas Children’s Hospital, Michael E DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Texas Orthopedic Hospital.
A dedicated teaching faculty includes:
- Bryce Bell (Program Director)
- Scott Mitchell (Education Director)
- Idris Gharbaoui
- Randy Luo
- David Netscher
- Jenny Lee Nguyen
- Jose Nolla
- Chris Pederson
- Adil Ahmed
- Christine Yin
Training Sites
Affiliations with leading research and healthcare institutions in and around the Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest healthcare complex, provide access to an exceptionally diverse array of people and clinical resources. A clinical research project is required and participation in a laboratory project is strongly encouraged. Discover how our affiliations enhance our clinical and education programs.
Admissions and Benefits
Register and complete a formal hand fellowship application through the ASSH (American Society for Surgery of the Hand) application portal. Submit all accommodating documentation as required by the ASSH through the application portal. Only completed applications are reviewed by the fellowship program director and review committee.
The deadline is Nov. 17.
For questions, contact the Academic Office at 713-986-7396 or orthoeducation@bcm.edu.
Requirements include:
- M.D. degree
- Graduation from an approved Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program, Plastic Surgery Residency Program, or General Surgery Residency Program
- Completed fellowship application
- Letter of reference from the Residency Program Director
- A Texas Medical License and CPR certification
The following documents must be submitted for consideration for an orthopedic fellowship position.
Note: All notarized documents must contain the statement notarized as a true copy of an original document.
- Completed Baylor application, including a passport-sized photograph
- Current curriculum vitae
- Personal statement
- Personal statement Four letters of recommendation, of which one must be from the dean of students at your medical college or a copy of the Medical School Performance Evaluation
- Notarized transcript
- Notarized diploma
- USMLE transcript (step 1, step 2, and step 3)
This fellowship program only accepts J-1 visa sponsorship. Documents required of international applicants include: USMLE test results (steps I, II, and III), ECFMG Certificate (see details below), TOEFL or ECFMG English exam results, FLEX (if taken), a Dean's Certification Form (a BCM form), a Medical diploma and English translation reduced to an 8 ½ inch by 11-inch page notarized on the front of each page and containing the statement "notarized as a true copy of an original document." Also required is a transcript and English translation reduced to an 8 ½ inch by 11-inch page notarized on the front of each page and containing the statement "notarized as a true copy of an original document. " Other additional required documents include a Mark sheet & English translation reduced to an 8 ½ inch by 11-inch page notarized on the front of each page and containing the statement "notarized as a true copy of an original document," a valid ECFMG certificate and page notarized on the front of each page and containing the statement "notarized as a true copy of an original document" and a Visa questionnaire—all completed applications are reviewed.
Once the applicant's file is complete, the fellowship selection committee reviews it. If the committee feels the applicant is competitive for our program, the applicant will be invited to a formal interview. The Department of Orthopedic Surgery conducts interview sessions by appointment only. Each applicant is interviewed by several members of the section.
For questions regarding admissions to the Hand Surgery fellowship program, contact the Orthopedic Academic Office by email at desig@bcm.edu.
Baylor College of Medicine Stipend Level: PGY VI, $56,101.
For more information, visit the Graduate Medical Education office website.