Asian Pacific Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand

Objective:

To provide financial support for hand surgeons to enhance their skills in specialized surgical areas, foster international collaboration, and improve patient care in their regions.

Target:

• Recipients: Two hand surgeons per year.
• Eligible Courses: Specialized courses offering advanced training in areas such as brachial plexus surgery, microsurgery, congenital hand surgery, arthroscopy, and related fields.
• Eligibility: Surgeons requiring financial assistance to attend these courses.

Funding:

• USD $1,000 per candidate.

Selection Criteria:

• Age: No limitation
• Eligibility: Member or Associate Member of APFSSH member society
• Professional Background: Practicing hand surgeons with a demonstrated interest or specialization in the course topic.
• Personal Statement: Candidates must submit a statement outlining:
  • Their career goals.
  • How the course will benefit their institution and community.
  • Their plan for applying the knowledge and skills gained from the course.
• Recommendation Letter: A letter from his/ her Society attesting to the candidate’s skills, dedication, potential impact, and legitimacy of the application.

Application Deadline:

• Application Rounds: Two rounds per year:
  • First Round: 1 December to 31 May.
  • Second Round: 1 June to 30 November.
• Selection Process:
  • One candidate is selected in each round.
  • If no applications are received by 31 May, two candidates will be selected in the second round.
• Submission: Applications must reach the APFSSH Education Committee by:
  • 31 May (for the first round).
  • 30 November (for the second round).

Post-course Obligation:

After completing the course, recipients are required to:

• Submit a written report detailing their experience and learnings from the course, within three months of completion of the course.
• Provide the attendance certificate issued by the course organizers, within three months of completion of the course.