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Quality Criteria for Hand Surgery

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Sabine Schneider · June 12, 2025

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The quality criteria for the hand surgery specialty can be found here. The number of cases is transparently published by members on their respective profiles.

Membership in the German Society for Hand Surgery (DGH) Yes
Holds the additional specialty designation in hand surgery Yes
Participation in DGH continuing education seminars At least 6
At least one presentation on hand surgery at a DGH annual conference or continuing education seminar Yes
Number of days of full-time observation (24 hours total) in the practice or at the clinic of a DGH-certified expert in hand surgery At least 3 days
Number of practical courses recognized by the DGH Certification Commission for this purpose, totaling 24 hours in duration At least 2

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