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
- Universal Application – Link to ASSH page, download application
- Program Director Letter and 3 Letters of Recommendation from faculty or mentors
(All letters must be on letterhead) - Personal Statement
- CV
- USMLE scores
- Specialty Board Certificates
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.
2026-2027 ACGME-accredited fellowship positions for US and Canadian-trained surgeons: The deadline to receive your application is November 15, 2024. Virtual Interviews will be scheduled. The Combined Musculoskeletal Match is in May 2025.
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
2026-2027 fellowship positions for internationally-trained surgeons: Applications for the 2026-2027 fellowship year will be accepted July 1, 2025 through August 31, 2025.
After the application deadline, we will be in contact with potential interview dates. The interview period closes November 15th, 2025. Interview results will be made by December 15, 2025.