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Traveling Fellowship

As we advance hand surgery care for patients, the Hand Center also pursues the vision of those for whom our Center is named. Drs. Michael Jabaley and Somprasong Songcharoen shared a desire to perpetuate world-class teaching, education, research and hand surgery innovation in Mississippi.

To that end, the Hand Center has established an international travelling fellowship that allows hand surgeons anywhere in the world to apply for our one- to two-month exchange program at UMMC. Likewise, UMMC surgeons, residents and fellows can travel internationally to learn and support patients around the world.

Application criteria

Applicants for the traveling fellowship must:

• Be practicing hand surgeons (not trainees)
• Meet all UMMC requirements for educational observers

Submit your application details

The application cycle begins every year on July 1. To apply, submit all the following documents via email to handcenter@umc.edu.

• Current CV
• Two letters of recommendation
• Current photograph
• Letter including statement of interest

Interested applicants may apply for financial support to assist with travel and lodging costs.

For more information

• Marc E. Walker, MD, MBA, FACS, Director of Adult and Pediatric Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery
• Theressa White, Education Administrator