ESSHM Academy
Learn the specialty as a system.
A structured education home for trainees and practising surgeons — curriculum, microsurgery, courses, case discussion, operative video and the future member CME transcript.
Education architecture9 core pathways · 4 live modulesFoundation → technical skills → advanced learning → fellowship and scientific development.
Curriculum map
Build breadth first. Depth next.
Each pathway is being structured around objectives, essential reading, case-based learning, practical teaching and assessment. The Academy page is the permanent index for that progression.
01Hand TraumaFractures, dislocations, soft-tissue injury and emergency assessment.Open pathway →02Tendon SurgeryFlexor and extensor tendon injury, repair and rehabilitation.Open pathway →03Peripheral NerveCompression, laceration, reconstruction and recovery.Open pathway →04WristDistal radius fracture, instability and arthroscopy foundations.Open pathway →05MicrosurgeryMicroscope fundamentals, anastomosis and reconstructive progression.Open pathway →06Congenital HandAssessment, classification, timing and long-term planning.Open pathway →07InfectionRecognition, source control and hand-infection principles.Open pathway →08ReconstructionSoft-tissue coverage, flap planning and staged reconstruction.Open pathway →09Research & Critical AppraisalStudy design, abstracts, publication and evidence interpretation.Open pathway →
Live foundation modules
Personal learning progress0 / 4 complete
Stored on this device until authenticated Academy tracking is connected. Not CME credit.
The Academy now contains actual learning modules.
Each module uses the same progression: objectives, core concepts, clinical reasoning, a case checkpoint and self-assessment.
Foundation 01Initial Assessment of Hand TraumaNeurovascular, tendon, skin, bone and contamination assessment.
Foundation 02Flexor Tendon Injury FundamentalsClinical testing, zones, repair principles and rehabilitation.
Foundation 03Peripheral Nerve Injury FundamentalsLocalisation, documentation, timing and reconstruction concepts.
Foundation 04Distal Radius Fracture FundamentalsAlignment, stability, articular injury and rehabilitation.
Foundation 02Flexor Tendon Injury FundamentalsClinical testing, zones, repair principles and rehabilitation.
Foundation 03Peripheral Nerve Injury FundamentalsLocalisation, documentation, timing and reconstruction concepts.
Foundation 04Distal Radius Fracture FundamentalsAlignment, stability, articular injury and rehabilitation.
Beyond the curriculum
Education that continues after the module.
Use the Academy as the front door to practical skills, live scientific discussion and longitudinal professional development.
Technical skillsMicrosurgery TrainingProgressive microscope and microvascular training built around practical skill acquisition.
Member learningSurgical Video LibraryOperative technique and recorded scientific teaching as the library grows.
Live educationWebinarsCase discussion, technique sessions, journal clubs and guest lectures.
Next stageFellowships & ExchangeStructured training opportunities as verified posts open.
Professional recordCME & CertificatesActivity-specific credit and the developing member learning record.
Member learningSurgical Video LibraryOperative technique and recorded scientific teaching as the library grows.
Live educationWebinarsCase discussion, technique sessions, journal clubs and guest lectures.
Next stageFellowships & ExchangeStructured training opportunities as verified posts open.
Professional recordCME & CertificatesActivity-specific credit and the developing member learning record.