University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program
About This Program
The UTSW Hand Surgery Fellowship provides a comprehensive clinical experience, including graduated autonomy combined with continuous support and interaction with experienced faculty from orthopedic and plastic surgery departments. Fellows gain in-depth exposure to adult, pediatric, elective and non-elective hand surgery at 4 unique institutions. In-depth case-based as well as traditional didactic sessions are held weekly.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Douglas Michael Sammer, MD
Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Kayla Thomas
Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr
Dept of Plastic Surgery WA4222
1801 Inwood Rd
Dallas, TX 75390-9132
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-9002
5201 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75235
4500 S Lancaster Rd
Dallas, TX 75216
2222 Welborn St
Dallas, TX 75219-3993
1935 Medical District Dr
Dallas, TX 75235
7601 Preston Rd
Plano, TX 75024
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Data not provided by program
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 6 through Year 8
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.