2. Basic Science in Hand Surgery Fellowship FESSH invites established researchers performing basic science research related to reconstructive hand surgery to apply for a research fellowship. The fellowship aims at allowing a research-oriented young hand surgeon or resident in hand surgery to spend a few months in an experimental hand surgery environment and complete a defined research project. The fellowship is supposed to provide opportunities for a clinical doctor interested in research to work together with a team of experts and actively take part in planning, designing and performing an experimental research project, Eligibility: The application process is open to academic hand surgeons working in a EU/EEA country and actively devoting time to experimental research. Applicant should be willing to host a candidate (working in Europe) of their choice for a suitable duration necessary to complete a research task. Length and value of tenure: A stipend of 10.000 Euro will be awarded for a 3-6 months fellowship devoted to full-time research during 2013. Deadline for application: November 20, 2012 – www.fessh.com Decisions will be made at the FESSH Council Meeting in late November 2012.

3. TRAINING AND RESEARCH DATABASE Searchable database  Training  Research  Fellowship  Observorship Enter your own centre  Training  Research  Fellowship  Observorship Web based entry and search forms at www.fessh.com

4. EUROPEAN BOARD OF HAND SURGERY 17 th DIPLOMA EXAMINATION March 22, 2013 * MCQ test May 27-28, 2013 * oral examination More details and web based application form at www.fessh.com Registration closing date: November 30, 2012 Contact: examination@fessh.com