Train with Experts. Advance Your Craft.
Join one of Asia's leading centres for hand and reconstructive microsurgery.
The Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) Clinical Fellowship in Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery offers qualified surgeons comprehensive subspecialty training in managing conditions of the hand, wrist and peripheral nervous system - from complex trauma to elective reconstruction.
Fellows participate in trauma, elective hand surgery, microsurgical reconstruction and multidisciplinary outpatient care, with supervised operating experience, ward and clinic duties, and opportunities for research and teaching.
Why choose TTSH?
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Expertise – Learn from a team recognised regionally for clinical excellence, innovation, and teaching.
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Diverse case mix – Gain experience in both acute trauma and planned reconstructive surgery.
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Hands-on training – Operate under consultant supervision, with increasing responsibility as skills develop.
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Collaborative learning – Work closely with therapists, nurses, and other surgical specialties.
Programme highlights
Scope of training
- Acute and elective hand, wrist, and peripheral nerve conditions
- Reconstructive and microvascular surgical techniques
- Fractures, tendon repairs, nerve reconstruction, joint procedures
- Arthroscopic procedures of the wrist and hand
- Minimally invasive and endoscopic surgical techniques
- Multidisciplinary rehabilitation
Learning objectives
By the end of the fellowship, you will:
- Developed advanced clinical skills in assessment and management of hand, wrist and peripheral nerve disorders.
- Gained proficiency in reconstructive microsurgery and microvascular techniques.
- Integrate surgical care with rehabilitation for optimal outcomes
- Participate in research and departmental teaching
Structure and curriculum
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Duration: 6 months (an option to extend till 12 months is available)
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Clinical work: Outpatient clinics, elective surgical lists, emergency surgical lists, hand surgery, microsurgery sessions.
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Responsibilities: Ward rounds, outpatient clinics, supervised surgeries, on-call night duties for hand trauma/microsurgery.
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Education: Morning teaching sessions are held 2-3 times per week. The fellow is encouraged to present one or more teaching sessions during the fellowship term.
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Research: At least one scholarly project or quality improvement activity is encouraged during the fellowship term.
Eligibility
- Completed specialist training in Hand Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, or Plastic Surgery (or an equivalent training).
- Keen interest in the treatment of disorders of the hand and wrist, and microsurgical reconstruction
How to apply
Please email your interest and curriculum vitae (CV) to [email protected].
Registration with the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) is required for Clinical Fellows. Our fellowship office will advise on the application process.
