2024 Volume 37 Issue 2 Pages 84-91
I completed a one-year clinical fellowship as a clinical nerve fellow at the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (CGMH) , Linkou branch in Taiwan, from July 2022 to June 2023. During this fellowship, my primary focus was on comprehensive reconstructive microsurgery and the reconstruction of brachial plexus injuries. A unique feature of CGMH is its clinical fellowship program, which allows fellows to actively participate in surgeries. Engaging in clinical and experimental work in a foreign country with a different culture, environment, and language proved to be an invaluable and irreplaceable life experience. In the current landscape, opportunities for clinical fellowships are becoming scarce, with many individuals opting for research fellowships instead. However, if the opportunity arises, I strongly advocate for pursuing overseas clinical fellowships in facilities where hands-on clinical work is possible, as it offers a broader and more enriching experience.
