American Association for Hand Surgery

Get Involved

Looking to get involved with the AAHS? There are a number of ways you can become engaged with the Hand Association!

•	Volunteer for a Committee
•	Serve on the Social Media Subcommittee
•	Volunteer to give an e-lecture to hand care providers in developing areas
•	Become a reviewer for HAND
•	Apply for a Volunteer Scholarship
•	Contribute an article to Hand Association News

Research

Annual Research Grant
Annual research grants are awarded to clinicians and therapists in private or academic practice for small clinical studies focused in hand care, or for pilot studies leading to a more major hand care study.

The deadline for the AAHS Annual Research Grant application has passed, but the application cycle for the AAHS/PSF combined grant is open! The application deadline is December 1, 2020.

AAHS International Volunteerism

AAHS has been involved with international volunteerism dating back to the 1990's. Each year Association members are funded to provide care and impart knowledge to developing medical teams around the world. See how AAHS is living up to its mission to promote global hand health.

•	Hand Therapy Teaching Vargas Award
•	International Volunteer Scholarships
•	E-Lecture Series
•	International Reverse Surgery Fellowship

Join AAHS

Join the Hand Association which celebrates the hand care team of surgeons, therapists, advanced providers and nurses and scientists!

•	See benefits of membership
•	See membership categories