A variety of educational possibilities for the practicing or aspiring upper extremity therapist. Learning opportunities range from certification programs to year-long residencies or fellowships and post-professional degrees. ASHT is pleased to offer a collection of potential outlets for your professional development, but does not endorse listed programs or review course material.
If you would like your program to be considered for this page, please submit a
Post-Professional Program Application
California
OT Hand Therapy Fellowship at Global Reach OT & PT
AOTA accredited fellowship – accepts OTs only
Full-time 10-month
Contact: magdalena@globalreachotpt.com
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Stanford Hand Therapy Clinical Residency Program
AOTA accredited fellowship - accepts OTs only
Full-time 11-month
Contact: wmoore@stanfordhealthcare.org
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Colorado
Children's Hospital Colorado Pediatric Hand Therapy Fellowship
AOTA applicant fellowship - accepts OTs only
Full-time 12-month
Contact: PedsHandTherapyFellowship@childrenscolorado.org
The fellowship year will run from August 2025 through July 2026. Application window: October 1st, 2024 - January 24th, 2025.
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Maryland
Johns Hopkins Hand Therapy Fellowship
AOTA accredited fellowship – accepts OTs only
Full-time 12-month
Contact: rmccorm6@jhu.edu
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Michigan
University of Michigan Hand Fellowship Program
AOTA accredited fellowship – accepts OTs and PTs
Full-time 12-month
Contact: cdjr@med.umich.edu
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Minnesota
Mayo Clinic Occupational Therapy Hand Residency
AOTA accredited fellowship – accepts OTs only
Full-time 12-month
Contact: heinle.donna@mayo.edu
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Minneapolis VA OT Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship Program
AOTA accredited fellowship – accepts OTs only
Full-time 12-month
Contact: laurie.humiston@va.gov
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Fairview & University of Minnesota Hand Therapy Fellowship
AOTA approved fellowship – accepts OTs only
Full-time 12-month
Contact: ruth.lekander@fairview.org
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New York
Hospital for Special Surgery Hand Therapy Fellowship
Accepts OTs
Full-time 10-month
Contact: dotyj@hss.edu
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University of Rochester Hand Therapy Fellowship
Accepts PTs and OTs
Full-time 12-month
Contact: Christina_Read@urmc.rochester.edu
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Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Medical Center Fellowship
AOTA fellowship applicant
Contact: julie.fernandes@nyumc.org
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North Carolina
Duke University Hand Therapy Fellowship Program
Program accepts OTs & PTs
Full-time 12-month
Contact: joshua.blevins@duke.edu
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OrthoCarolina Occupational/Hand Therapy Fellowship
AOTA accredited fellowship – accepts OTs only
Full-time 18-month
Contact: stacy.rumfelt@orthocarolina.com
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Hand Center Evelyn J. Mackin Hand Therapy Residency
Accepts PTs and OTs
Full-time 6-month
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Washington
OT Hand Therapy Fellowship University of Washington (UW)/Harborview Medical Center (HMC)
Accepts OTs
12-month program
Contact: rmunaim@uw.edu
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Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Health Hand & Upper Extremity Rehabilitation Fellowship
Accepts OTs
13-month program
Contact: vobrien@uwhealth.org
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Virtual/Hybrid Opportunities
Upstream Rehab Institute (URI) Hand Therapy Fellowship Program
Upstream Rehab Institute (Education division of Upstream Rehab Partners/URPT)
12-month web-based/blended format with four weekend onsite lab sessions.
Jennifer DeYoung, MOT, OTR/L, CHT – Program Director
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Evidence in Motion
Certificate for Advance Practice in Hand Therapy
Web based format with two weekend onsite sessions
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Hand Therapy Academy
Post-Professional Virtual Hand Therapy Fellow/CHT Prep Program
A six month Hand Therapy Fellowship/CHT Prep Program providing a structured week-by-week plan with readings, guides and specific content for each week to walk you through the content systematically. Biweekly online study groups also provide accountability and a group learning setting as well as the ability to go back and watch them later if needed
Contact: info@handtherapyacademy.com
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Virtual Hand to Shoulder Fellowship
VHSF offers a 48-week didactic curriculum in upper limb and hand therapy coupled with ongoing mentorship. VHSF also offers live and virtual experiential learning opportunities to support the development of needed critical thinking skills. The program is AOTA-approved for 144 contact hours, or 14.4 CEUs.
Contact:
Mirella Deisher, OTD, MS, OTR/L, CHT
484-714-8925
info@virtualhandfellowship.com
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Post-Professional Degree Programs with Emphasis in Hand & UE Therapy
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Post-Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy - Hand Therapy Elective Track
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If you would like your program to be considered for this page, please submit a Post-Professional Program Application.