Name of Program: New York University Medical Center Mount Sinai Hospital New York, New York

Fellowship Director: Robert W. Beasley, M.D.; David W. Friedman, M.D., Assistant Director

Location: Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
New York University Medical Center
560 First Avenue, Tisch Hospital - H169
New York, NY 10016

Affiliated Hospitals: NYU Medical Center Mount Sinai Medical Center Bellevue Hospital Manhattan Veterans Administration

Emphasis of Program: Hand Surgery

Requirements for Acceptance to fellowship:
Candidates for the fellowship program must have completed plastic, general or orthopedic surgery training in an approved program in the United States or have had comparable training and experience in foreign hospitals. Applications should be received no later than 12 months prior to the start of the fellowship, in accordance with NRMP guidelines.

For application, please write to Carla Navarro, Education Coordinator, at the above address, fax (212) 263-3279 or email carla.navarro@med.nyu.edu. (or call 212-263-8279)

Length of Training Program:
Appointments are for 12 months and follow the normal training year, July 1st through June 30th.

Description of Fellowship:
Fellowships start July 1st. The program is accredited to train two fellows per year. The program follows the guidelines for training established by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Acute trauma experience is acquired at Bellevue Hospital where the fellows rotate on the microsurgery and replantation team. Secondary reconstructive problems come from a broad referral base, as do patients with arthritis, tumors and congenital deformities. Both private and clinic cases are managed, in both plastic surgical and orthopedic surgical based offices.

Responsibilities of Fellows:
In addition to the emphasis on surgical expertise, the curriculum of the fellows is oriented toward evaluation of patient problems and development of judgment in establishing and carrying through complex treatment programs. Fellows have teaching responsibilities, working closely with and acting as consultants to the residents on clinical services. The service is oriented toward comprehensive care of the hand, so one participates in such evaluations as electrodiagnostic testing, learns about upper extremity prostheses and finds strong emphasis on post-operative care. The fellows rotate with Drs. Beasley, Friedman and Choi at NYU Medical Center, Bellevue Hospital Hand Service and with Dr. Hausman, Department of Orthopedics at Mt. Sinai Hospital. A one month elective is scheduled for each fellow.

Other Related Activities:
Fellows participate in Journal club meetings, clinics, conferences, teaching rounds and other activities. They are also invited to attend many other teaching courses and major conferences held during their training year. All fellows are given formal training in laboratory microsurgery at the beginning of the fellowship.

Research Activities: Laboratory facilities are available for practice of microsurgery techniques, as well as for small animal research projects, and basic science research.

Patient Load (monthly) Clinic/Office:
University Hospital 130
Mount Sinai Hospital 200
Bellevue Hospital 400

Surgical Load (monthly):
University Hospital 40
Mount Sinai Hospital 60
Bellevue Hospital 80

Follow-up Care:
Some responsibilities for follow-up care of patients when on call. Participation in clinics, grand rounds, etc.

Stipend Available:
Approximately $50,000

Malpractice Requirements:
Fellows are covered for malpractice and are included in group life insurance, medical insurance and disability programs.

State Licensure Requirements:
Candidates must have a New York State License, or Limited Permit and must hold a current ECFMG Certificate, if applicable.

To contact Dr. David W. Friedman for questions or more information, email davidw.friedman@med.nyu.edu

Faculty Members
Robert W. Beasley, M.D.
Mihye Choi, M.D.
David W. Friedman, M.D.
David T. W. Chiu, M.D.