Hand Surgery: Important Dates & Deadlines
HAND SURGERY SUSPECIALTY INITIAL CERTIFICATON
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Hand Surgery Exam Registration available
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January 2026
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HSE Application and Case Log available – to those candidates who achieved primary certification in plastic or general surgery.
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January 2026
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Deadline – HSE Registration
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February 2, 2026
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Late Deadline – HSE Registration
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February 9, 2026
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Deadline – HSE Application and Case Log
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March 2, 2026
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Late Deadline – HSE Application and Case Log
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March 9, 2026
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Application Approval Letters available
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April 2026
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HSE Scheduling Information available
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April 2026
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HSE Withdrawal date with partial refund
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July 6, 2026
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Hand Surgery Exam for Subspecialty Certification – Pearson Test Centers
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August 6, 2026
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Hand Surgery Exam Results available
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November 2026
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Hand Subspecialty Certificates mailed to those who have completed all requirements of subspecialty certification.
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December 2026
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HAND SURGERY SUBSPECIALTY CONTINUOUS CERTIFICATION
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Hand Surgery Continuous Certification Registration Form available
must be submitted and approved in order to renew hand certification
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February 2026
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Hand Surgery Self-Assessments - Internet-Based Administration
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April 1 - May 18, 2026
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Deadline – Hand Surgery Continuous Certification Registration Form Due
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June 15, 2026
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Late Deadline - Hand Surgery Continuous Certification Registration Form Due with Late Fee
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June 16 - 22, 2026
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Self-Assessment Results available
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July 2026
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Hand Subspecialty Certificates mailed in the year of certificate expiration
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August 2026
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