Congenital Hand Surgery Research and Education: Observations of the 2009-2010 Bunnell Traveling Fellow

Since its establishment in 1982, the Bunnell Traveling Fellowship has sponsored an annually selected member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand to pursue an in-depth study of a topic germane to the interests of each honoree. My goal, as the 29th Traveling Fellow, was to visit selected sites around the world that have successfully integrated congenital hand research and education with outstanding care of affected children. The purpose of this report was to provide a brief description of my travels and the lessons I have learned regarding the research and teaching of congenital hand surgery.