BSSH has a fund of £2000 to offer bursaries to support medical student electives in Hand Surgery.
These bursaries will only be available to BSSH student members or those who are in the process of applying for membership.

Closing dates for applications are 31st January for award in March/April annually.
The successful candidates will be contacted by email.
Successful applicants are required to produce short report to the Education and Training Committee of the Society within 2 months of completion of the elective.
The report can be in writing, as an infographic or a short video. This will be displayed on the BSSH website to guide future students.
Please note:
This award will only be awarded to BSSH Student Members*

The award will not be made retrospectively (except in exceptional circumstances).


The elective must be completed within 18 months of the bursary being awarded

*Student Members refers to undergraduates, or medical students with an interest in hand surgery. The annual subscription is £25.00 which includes online access to the Journal of Hand Surgery (European volume) and regular news Bulletins.(More details can be found here)

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