Applying for a CMKI Fellowship

Prospective fellows should submit the following by mail or email to:

Jackie Hardwick, Fellowship Coordinator
Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery
225 Abraham Flexner Way, Suite 850
Louisville, KY  40202
HandSurgery@louisville.edu

ACGME Fellowships

US and Canadian applicants should also apply for the NRMP Specialty Musculoskeletal Match (CMMP) after completing an interview.

ACGME Interviews

Interviews are arranged after completing the requirements of the application process.

2025-2026 ACGME-accredited fellowship positions for US and Canadian-trained surgeons: The deadline to receive your application is November 15, 2023. In-person and Virtual Interviews will be scheduled. The Combined Musculoskeletal Match is in May 2024.

Non-ACGME Fellowships

  • Fellowship Application
  • Program Director Letter and 3 Letters of Recommendation from faculty or mentors
    (All letters must be on letterhead)
  • Personal Statement
  • Photograph
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Specialty Board Certificates
  • TOEFL (Minimum score of 80) or IELTS (overall band score minimum of 6.5)
    Test scores must be official and within two years from date of the exam.

Non-ACGME Interviews

Interviews are arranged after completing the requirements of the application process.

2024-2025 fellowship positions for internationally-trained surgeons: We are currently accepting applications for 2024-2025. The deadline to receive complete applications is August 31, 2023 and the interview period closes October 31, 2023. Selections will be made by December 1, 2023.

Please note that we have a highly competitive program and a limited number of interview slots. To assure your opportunity for an interview it is suggested that you complete your application in a timely fashion paying special attention to the deadline dates.