• American Society for Surgery of the Hand
• Division of Hand Surgery
• ERAS
• Hines VA Hospital
• Loyola University Medical Center
• Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Institute
• NRMP match
• Shriners Hospital
• Universal Hand Surgery Fellowship Application

• Michael Bednar, MD
• Randy Bindra, MD
• Terry Light, MD

The Hand Fellowship Program is administered through the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Loyola University Medical Center. The university is a level I trauma center and the Fellow will gain exposure to management of complex upper limb trauma and replantation surgery in addition to reconstructive surgery, joint replacement and peripheral nerve repair. The Fellow will gain a strong foundation in pediatric hand surgery at the Shriners Hospital with Dr. Terry Light. Additional rotation at the Hines VA Hospital will provide experience in reconstructive hand and wrist surgery.

The Faculty of the Division of Hand Surgery led by Dr. Michael Bednar comprises internationally recognized experts in the field representing the disciplines of orthopaedic and plastic surgery.

The Fellow will be encouraged to contribute to the advancement of Hand Surgery through clinical or laboratory research at the Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Institute – a fully equipped laboratory housed at the Hines VA Hospital.

Our mission is to provide a year-long comprehensive training program and a life-long mentorship to help the Fellow enter into independent practice with a focus on Hand and Upper Extremity surgery. The Fellow is expected to successfully complete the examination leading to a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery and become an active member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

For further information on this exciting educational opportunity please contact Dr. Randy Bindra via email. Questions regarding the application and interview process can be directed to the Fellowship coordinator Caterina Goslawski.

Our program participates in the NRMP match. If you are interested in applying for the 2011 position, please complete and return the Universal Hand Surgery Fellowship Application.

Please submit the following information along with the fellowship application by 12/31/09:

1. Personal statement
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Medical School Transcripts
4. Copy of USMLE Step I, II and III scores
5. Three letters of recommendation, including one from your program director
6. Email address

Please submit application materials to:

Rina Goslawski
Residency Coordinator
Loyola University Medical Center
2160 S. First Avenue
Maguire Center, Suite 1700
Maywood, IL 60153

(708) 216-6906 - Office
(708) 216-3280 - Receptionist
(708) 216-5858 - Fax
cgoslawski@lumc.edu